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Biola’s reopening plans remain unknown according to recent email

Biola’s reopening plans remain unknown according to recent email
Biola delays communication, citing lack of decision making from Los Angeles County as the cause.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor December 1, 2020

Biola Internal Communications announced another delay regarding spring semester reopening plans in an email on Dec. 1. Although the university hoped to have their plans approved by the Los Angeles Department of Public Health and communicate with students by today, they have extended the update to Dec....

SGA Rundown: Hope International University proposes dual school dance

SGA Rundown: Hope International University proposes dual school dance
Senators discussed the Student Alumni Association, facilities and budget history.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor February 13, 2020

Vice president Seth Gladyz and vice president of marketing and communications Christina Lee opened the senate meeting by creating an assembly line filled with candy and sweets. The Student Government Association spent the beginning of their time filling Valentine’s Day goodie bags to pass out to students...

SGA Rundown: Senate votes on election campaign violation case

SGA Rundown: Senate votes on election campaign violation case
The association discussed its media presence, affinity groups and open hours.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor February 6, 2020

Vice President Seth Gladyz opened the senate meeting to discuss the election process and campaigns taking place this week.  PRE-CAMPAIGN RULE INFRINGEMENT  It was brought to the attention of the Student Government Association’s election committee that a senate candidate, sophomore interdisciplinary...

SGA Rundown: Senate reconvenes to establish new semester goals

SGA Rundown: Senate reconvenes to establish new semester goals
The senate reviewed last semester and brainstormed ideas for the upcoming semester.
Sophia Silvester, Staff Writer January 16, 2020

This week's Student Government Association meeting started off with all staff members sharing with each other about how God worked in their winter breaks. They also broke off into two-person "prayer pods," a new aspect of SGA meetings that president Renee Waller and vice president Seth Gladysz are implementing...

Spring Convocation encourages new students to have zeal

President of Biola University, Dr. Barry Corey, speaks at the Spring 2020 convocation chapel.
President Barry Corey welcomed new students for the Spring 2020 semester.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief January 13, 2020

A sea of students swarmed the bleachers in Chase Gymnasium during this morning’s Spring Convocation. As Biolans settled into their seats, they joined together in worship. Afterward, Dean of Spiritual Development & Campus Pastor Todd Pickett opened the convocation in prayer, making way for President...