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Senators Taper and Lo run for SGA president and vice president

Senators Taper and Lo run for SGA president and vice president
Candidates Taper and Lo hope to empower students’ presence on campus.
Maria Weyne, News Editor March 15, 2021

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...

SGA Rundown: Diversity training and Biola LEARNS

SGA Rundown: Diversity training and Biola LEARNS
Senators discussed Biola’s dedication to diversity and aiding non-traditional student education.
Maria Weyne, News Editor March 11, 2021

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...

Senators Slaughter and Wagner run for SGA president and vice president

Senators Slaughter and Wagner run for SGA president and vice president
Candidates Nevin Slaughter and Laurel Wagner hope to challenge, grow and become with the Biola community.
Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor March 10, 2021

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...

SGA Rundown: New statement of liberal arts and self-care

SGA Rundown: New statement of liberal arts and self-care
Senators brainstormed ways students could be heard through Biola’s new philosophy.
Maria Weyne, News Editor February 25, 2021

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...

SGA Rundown: COVID-19 safety

SGA Rundown: COVID-19 safety
While starting their last semester in SGA, senators discuss safe returns for students in phase 3.
Maria Weyne, News Editor February 11, 2021

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...

Black History Month: Diversity coordinator celebrates the beauty within her community

Black History Month: Diversity coordinator celebrates the beauty within her community
Debra Mlambo shares her struggles and strives to create a safer space for other Black students on campus.
Maria Weyne, News Editor February 9, 2021

“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...

SGA Rundown: Training and semester goals

SGA Rundown: Training and semester goals
Senators welcomed the spring semester by discussing values and future projects.
Maria Weyne, News Editor January 28, 2021

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...

SGA Rundown: Peer Wellness Ambassadors and SCORR Conference vote

SGA Rundown: Peer Wellness Ambassadors and SCORR Conference vote
As the year comes to an end, senators held their last meeting of the semester.
Ashley Grams and Maria Weyne December 3, 2020

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...

SGA Rundown: Spring semester updates

SGA Rundown: Spring semester updates
Senators are updated on what plans for the spring look like amidst more coronavirus limitations.
Jayne Bickford, Staff Writer November 19, 2020

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...

SGA Rundown: Woven and GRIT

SGA Rundown: Woven and GRIT
Senators vote on proposals to fund Woven conference and annual service project GRITmas.
Ashley Grams and Jayne Bickford November 6, 2020

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...

SGA Rundown: Woven conference and updates

SGA Rundown: Woven conference and updates
Senators welcomed the new Stewart Hall senator and discussed a proposal about the Woven Conference.
Maria Weyne, News Editor October 29, 2020

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...

The Student Committee for Diversity Affairs kicks off first-ever meeting

The Student Committee for Diversity Affairs kicks off first-ever meeting
Representatives from various organizations and clubs from Biola gather to discuss the vision of the new committee.
Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor October 13, 2020

After racial tensions emerged last semester involving a racial slur on a poster in Horton Hall and a controversial meme posted by an anonymous social media account, administration opened up a time for students to address the impact it had on their lives during a lament session. Biola has since launched...