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SGA Rundown: Senators vote on Spring Symposium, hear proposals for women’s discussion and scholarships

Senators voted to pass one proposal in part in light of coronavirus concerns.

Sophia Silvester, Staff Writer • March 12, 2020

Vice president Seth Gladysz opened Thursday’s Student Government Association meeting by reading from 1 John, addressing the fear caused by the novel coronavirus over the past couple days. Senators spent several minutes in prayer over the campus. SHED THE SHAME PROPOSAL Off-Campus Commuter senator...

Coronavirus concerns prompt chapel changes

The 20-chapel requirement will remain in effect.

Brittany Ung and Lacey Patrick • March 11, 2020

Chapels will move to a streaming format for the rest of the semester in light of COVID-19, according to a campus-wide email from Todd Pickett, dean of Spiritual Development and Mike Ahn, assistant dean of chapels and worship, this Wednesday. In the email, Pickett and Ahn said there are no cases...

Mental health awareness week brings holistic approach to well-being

Coinciding with Torrey week, mental health awareness week was dedicated to helping students learn more about healthy best practices.

Maria Weyne, News Editor • October 11, 2019

With recent reports of a decline in the student body's mental health, Spiritual Development paired up with Dean of Student Development Lisa Igram and her team to create a week dedicated to holistic wellness. The week occurred during the same week of Torrey Conference and included activities like...

Torrey Conference takes off with exploration of “Incarnate”

On the first day of Torrey Conference, students and speakers examined the meaning of "Incarnation," applying this theology to daily life.

Kaylee Galvez, Maria Weyne, and Brittany Ung • October 9, 2019

To kick off this year’s Torrey Conference, students gathered in the Chase Gymnasium to explore the theme “Incarnate” as a noun, adjective and verb. Filling the bleachers and gym floor, the Biola community beamed with anticipation for what the first session had in store. DANCE AND WORSHIP The...

New chapel theme ‘With’ addresses social media induced anxiety

Spiritual Development chose the theme in response to increasing student loneliness.

Brittany Ung, Web Editor • September 13, 2019

For students in a social-media driven world, Spiritual Development is proposing a different way to connect: With. The single word is the theme for chapels in the new school year, which speakers will use to highlight the importance of relationships. MEANING AND ORIGIN Assistant dean of chapels and worship...

SGA chapel encourages voting

Monday’s chapel prepares students and candidates for the upcoming elections through prayer and campaigning.

Micah Kim, Managing Editor • February 11, 2019

As the Student Government Association and Student Missionary Union get ready for their annual elections, candidates were given the opportunity to campaign during SGA chapel on Monday. PRAYER Director of Spiritual Development Chad Miller started the session by focusing on an integration of prayer in...

SGA Rundown: Senators hear from The Dwelling and fund scholarships for students

A campus group speaks with senators about engaging with students of sexual minorities, and a scholarship proposal passes.

Amanda Frese, Managing Editor • January 31, 2019

In the third senate meeting of the semester, the Student Government Association heard from leaders of The Dwelling, including Talbot School of Theology graduate student Jacob Keeth, about the importance of being leaders and friends to students who identify as sexual minorities through engaging in conversation...

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,...

Spiritual Development’s role in the spiritual transformation process

Student discern God’s plan for their lives in college and beyond with Spiritual Development’s guidance.

Caitlin Blackmon, Features Apprentice • January 31, 2018

College proves difficult for many students—spiritual life included. At a time when many things feel uncertain and confusing, Biola’s Spiritual Development program encourages students to bring their worries and needs to God. SPIRITUAL JOURNEY Life happens, and oftentimes students find themselves...

Senators dialogue on hard topics

One internal proposal passes after SGA reflects on issues.

Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor • January 31, 2018

During senate, the Student Government Association discussed a new Spiritual Development group and conversed on difficult topics as well as voted on one internal proposal. At the start of the meeting, senators heard from senior Bible major and Spiritual Development intern of sexuality programs Jacob...