Sophomore mathematics major Nevin Slaughter and junior political science major Laurel Wagner were elected Student Government Association president and vice president for the 2021-2022 school year. SEPARATE CALLS, SAME RESULT For the first time in Biola’s recent history, candidates waited miles apart...

Sophomore biological sciences major Zoe Taper and sophomore nursing major Lesanra Lo decided to run for Student Government Association president and senior vice president with the goal to make SGA resources more available to the community.  WHY TAPER AND LO? In their time as senators, Taper and Lo...

The Student Government Association kicked off their meeting with Director of Intercultural Education & Assessment Alicia Andre and Director of Intercultural Education and Research Walter Augustine to discuss Biola’s theological diversity statement as part of their diversity training. SGA also welcomed...

After the start of the pandemic and social unrest that took place following the murder of George Floyd, sophomore mathematics major and Sigma Hall senator Nevin Slaughter felt motivated to find a way to help Biola to navigate difficult conversations. “I really wanted to see that change in Biola...

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...

“Beautiful” is the word senior psychology major Debra Mlambo used to describe Black History Month. She explained that even with the conflict and tension surrounding the Black community, the month is still filled with peace.  FROM HER ROOTS Mlambo was born in Zimbabwe, where she lived until she...

On Thursday afternoon, the Student Government Association kicked off its first bi-weekly meeting of the Spring 2021 semester to discuss core values and overall goals for the semester.  TRANSPARENCY  SGA is working toward being more transparent about its yearly budget and to communicate more clearly...

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...