On March 3, the United States Senate received the Equality Act, a bill that prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system. The act seeks to expand upon the...

On Feb 23, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a legislative package to provide financial relief to low-income California residents. The package builds on Gov. Newsom’s January state budget proposal. WHO IS ELIGIBLE?  Of the $7.6 billion legislative package, $3.7 billion will be used to provide $600 payments...

As senators gathered for their bi-weekly meeting, they welcomed Dean of Core Curriculum Cherry McCabe and Student Government Association advisor Sandy Hough to discuss student voices and resources around campus.  LIBERAL ARTS PHILOSOPHY  McCabe opened the meeting by introducing senators to Biola’s...

As senators joined for their bi-weekly Thursday meeting, the team discussed the initiatives to inform students about COVID-19 safety measures.  KEEPING THE NEST SAFE  As Biolans return to campus, the Student Government Association was reminded of the content fatigue they may be facing. With COVID-19...

The impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump began Feb. 10 with 16 hours allotted to each side to present their arguments over the course of two days. A two-thirds majority is required to convict Trump in the 100-seat Senate.  As the trial takes place, President Joe Biden says he will not...

During the last senate meeting of the year, the Student Government Association welcomed Kate Marie Fitzpatrick and Bailey Giersch to discuss their roles as Peer Wellness Ambassadors. Senators also voted on a SCORR Conference proposal which passed and will include funding for Christian speaker and rapper...

The Student Government Association met this Thursday afternoon via Zoom to discuss a new proposal to fund the annual SCORR Conference, speak with the Chief of Campus Safety, John Ojeisekhoba, and hear updates from Students We Serve.  SCORR PROPOSAL SGA heard from Katie Bean, the Media Relations Coordinator...

The Student Government Association met Thursday via Zoom to catch up on the past week’s events, vote on funding for the Woven Conference, hear a new proposal about GRITmas and discuss social media engagement plans.  VOTE ON PROPOSAL During last week’s SGA meeting, senators reviewed a proposal...

The Student Government Association met Thursday via Zoom to celebrate Halloween, welcome the new Stewart Hall senator Zoe Taper and hear a proposal about Woven Conference.  UPDATES TO SENATE  As senators dressed up for their annual Halloween party, senior vice president Gretchen Ferguson welcomed...

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died on Sept. 18, left a vacant seat in the Supreme Court that the Republican Party is wasting no time to fill. Shortly after her passing, President Donald Trump said plans were underway to appoint a new female judge. A formal nominee announcement is scheduled for Saturday and...

The Student Government Association met Thursday afternoon to brainstorm ways to encourage students to vote, discuss community building and promote Hispanic Heritage Month. GETTING STUDENTS TO VOTE SGA is currently seeking out ways to get students to participate in the election coming up on Nov. 3....

The Student Government Association gathered Thursday afternoon to train personnel, discuss social media engagement plans and advocate for student mental health. MEDIA UPDATES SGA is pursuing more avenues to connect with students remotely, including Instagram, the Biola App and audio platforms. As interaction...