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SCORR conference almost didn’t get funded, here’s why.

SCORR’s new $4,865 proposal passed through an SGA senate majority vote last week.

Micah Kim, Managing Editor • November 14, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Nov. 14, 2019). Despite the long concerns of balancing the financials due to a decrease in the Student Government Association’s budget, SGA senators and Student Congress On Racial Reconciliation Conference directors came together and effectively passed...

Chimes Weekly News Update on KBR The Torch (Feb. 22, 2019)

February 22, 2019

Every week, the Chimes partners with Biola’s student-run radio, KBR The Torch, to give an update on weekly news. This week’s podcast features host and Chimes Arts & Entertainment Editor Pierce Singgih and Chimes Editor-in-chief Christian Leonard, and includes updates about the annual Student...

SCORR organizers talk ‘Legacy’

Conference event organizers discuss the theme and behind-the-scenes process.

Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager • February 16, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 14, 2019). With the annual Student Congress On Racial Reconciliation conference coming on Feb. 21-23, conference leaders and volunteers are eager for students to dive into this year’s theme of “Legacy.” COMMUNITY IMPORTANCE For attendees...

SGA Rundown: SCORR, scholarships and sharing come to the Senate

Senators ramp up involvement in BiolaShares and register to attend Biola’s annual racial reconciliation conference.

Amanda Frese and Austin Green • January 24, 2019

In their second meeting of 2019, the Student Government Association senate heard a proposal for scholarships offered by SGA, information regarding the upcoming Student Congress on Racial Reconciliation conference and details about this semester’s meal donations through BiolaShares. Vice President...

SGA Rundown: Senate cuts Biolathon funding

Senators voted on four proposals and passed all but the final one after expressing concerns about Biolathon’s format and appeal.

Austin Green, Managing Editor • November 16, 2018

In the Student Government Association senate’s last meeting before Thanksgiving, senators evaluated the four external proposals submitted last Thursday, passing three of them while denying one—the senate’s first denial of a proposal this school year. Bids to fund the 23rd annual Student Conference...

SGA Rundown: SCORR, GRITmas and more highlight open proposals week

The senate heard four more outside proposals and hosted Steve Rall of Bon Appétit.

Austin Green, Managing Editor • November 9, 2018

After a prayer for those affected by the mass shooting late last night at Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks, California, a heavy-hearted Student Government Association senate got down to business in another open proposal meeting on Thursday. Senators heard four outside proposals to fund various...

SCORR helps attendees find suitable workshops

Conference to offer additional insight into intensity of breakout groups.

Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • February 1, 2018

As conversations abound regarding #MeToo, immigration and the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s death, leaders of the Student Congress of Racial Reconciliation conference plan to label workshops to better accommodate different levels of understandings. WORKSHOPS DEMARCATED Glen Kinoshita,...

Last proposal day of semester totals $17,620

Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor • November 16, 2017

Before the Thanksgiving break, Student Government Association discussed the rebranding of SGA, heard seven proposals and voted on four proposals. SGA vice president of community relations Lauren Peterson shared about SGA’s rebranding plan. Peterson and visual brand manager Austin Bland were inspired...