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The Great Exchange takes first place in Biola’s Startup Competition

The Great Exchange takes first place in Biola’s Startup Competition
The first fully online startup competition comes to an end, giving first place to an all-female trio.
Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor April 28, 2021

For the first time in the history of the Biola Startup Competition, teams were fully online and spread out. This was also the first time competitors were not joined by the late Bob Harp, the founder of the competition, since his death in 2020.  This year’s winning team was composed of junior business...

Semester Recap: Eagles complete second online semester

Semester Recap: Eagles complete second online semester
A look back at the first hybrid semester.
Maria Weyne and Bethsabe Camacho April 27, 2021

On Dec. 10, President Barry Corey announced students would be returning to campus in three phases. Phase 1 consisted of student athletes, nursing majors and other pre-approved students. Phase 2 was made up of students who needed to attend in-person classes and gain access to on-campus resources, while...

Biola plans for in-person spring commencement

Biola plans for in-person spring commencement
The commencement ceremony will be held on three separate days to adhere to health and safety protocols.
Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor April 3, 2021

On April 1, University Events sent an email to graduating seniors informing them that their Spring 2021 Commencement ceremony will be held in person. After the previous semester’s graduation was held via drive thru, the university has found a way to give their students an in-person experience while...

Biola hosts its first in-person chapel of 2021

Biola hosts its first in-person chapel of 2021
Phase 1 and 2 students experience chapel outside of the screen for the first time in almost a year.
Maria Weyne, News Editor February 18, 2021

Following Biola’s announcement of chapel attendance being mandatory for Phase 3 on-campus living. On Feb. 17, students gathered outside in Lot C to attend chapel together for the first time since March 2020. The Chapel Accountability department announced the event would be taking place on Monday via...

Southern California schools struggle to remain COVID-19 free

Southern California schools struggle to remain COVID-19 free
Following a letter sent to Los Angeles county, schools that pushed to reopen now struggle to keep students safe.
Maria Weyne, News Editor February 4, 2021

Last fall, President Barry Corey and a number of other universities sent a letter to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, pressing them to allow schools to reopen in phases. The request was never fully passed, leaving each of those seven schools to decide whether or not reopening was the safest...

Phase 3 repopulation still in place after outbreak

Phase 3 repopulation still in place after outbreak
Biola announces in-person chapel attendance is required for living on campus.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief February 2, 2021

On Jan. 29, President Barry Corey addressed the Phase 3 repopulation strategy in an email following the announcement of a COVID-19 outbreak on campus. Students in this phase are expected to return in March.   PHASED MOVE IN  According to the email, government restrictions currently prevent in-person...

Eagles phase back to their nest for Spring 2021

Eagles phase back to their nest for Spring 2021
As the spring semester commences, students prepare to return to a now virus-regulated campus.
Maria Weyne, News Editor January 29, 2021

On Dec. 10, President Barry Corey announced that students would finally begin moving back onto campus in an email. Corey listed three phases in which students would be able to move into on-campus housing. PHASED RETURN Phase one allows NCAA athletes and pre-approved students to move back onto campus...

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...

Spring Convocation calls students to give their allegiance to Christ

Spring Convocation calls students to give their allegiance to Christ
As Biolans begins their second online semester, students are reminded to focus on Christ rather than be divided by the world.
Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor January 25, 2021

On Jan. 25, Biola kicked off its spring semester through an online version of convocation via YouTube live. The live stream opened up with a time of worship and prayer led by Dean of Spiritual Development and Campus Pastor Todd Pickett. MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT President Barry Corey welcomed back...

Army Reserve student feels lost without decision regarding the spring semester

Army Reserve student feels lost without decision regarding the spring semester
As Biola struggles to reopen, senior Emma Spies fears the future.
Maria Weyne, News Editor December 4, 2020

Time seems to have stopped as students wait for Biola to announce their decision on reopening. Although Biola has sent multiple emails regarding in person school, none have given an exact answer yet. Many are unsure how to move forward with their education, including senior cinema and media arts major...

Biolans plan for housing amid pandemic

Biolans plan for housing amid pandemic
With the recent spike in coronavirus cases, Biolans try to plan for Spring 2021.
Maria Weyne, Bethsabe Camacho, and Ashley Grams December 1, 2020

As fall semester comes to a close, Biola students anxiously wait for updates regarding spring semester housing and reopening plans. Although Biola’s official plans have not yet been released, President Barry Corey has informed Biolans that he will be updating students on Dec. 1, after meeting with...

President Corey updates Biola on Spring 2021 plans

President Corey updates Biola on Spring 2021 plans
As the semester reaches its final weeks, Biola’s administration gives students tangible updates on their plans for next semester.
Maria Weyne, News Editor October 29, 2020

On Oct. 29, President Barry Corey sent out a letter to students updating them on the plans for the spring semester. Biola Internal Communications shared Corey’s plans to open campus next semester, while still adhering to social distancing and health safety guidelines set forth by the Los Angeles Public...