As the afternoon sun waned and the evening clouds spread across the dimming sky, the crowds of Biola students gathered around the doors of Biola’s Chase Gymnasium. The suits were ironed, and the gowns glowed in the La Mirada moonlight. The decorations were set—lights and music swelling. The clock...

KEY POINTS On Friday, April 4, Biola University’s Student Government Association (SGA) met to discuss two student proposals and a variety of upcoming campus events. The following is a summary of the meeting: Biola University’s annual Spring Formal, organized by SGA, is taking place this Saturday,...

This week, the Student Government Association discussed serving students from diverse denominational backgrounds and considered a student proposal.  RELIGIOUS MINORITIES AT BIOLA Sigma senator Andrew Cantelmi discussed serving students of minority denominations and highlighted Orthodox Christianity....

This week, senators considered two student proposals and heard from one of the university’s career specialists. STUDENT PROPOSALS  Sophomore cinema and media arts major Juliet Lucas requested $5,000 to fund a premiere of Biola Film’s “Guber” at the La Habra or AMC Norwalk theater. The funds...

At the Student Government Association  on February 17, journalism major Lailah Walker and Bible, theology and ministry major Jaloni Wilson gave a presentation about two affinity groups on campus—Chocolate Chat and Iron Sharpens Iron. Walker said she joined Chocolate Chat at the end of her freshman...

This week, the Student Government Association discussed goals for the spring semester and Title IX Coordinator Nallely Lopez gave a presentation about student safety.  SPRING SEMESTER GOALS Senators placed goals to increase interaction with constituents, aiming to promote SGA as a voice for the student...

This week, the Student Government Association discussed extending open hours and considered events to engage students during the spring semester.  OPEN HOURS PROPOSAL Senators discussed a proposal to increase residence hall open hours on Thursday and Friday. Currently,  open hours run from 6 to 11...

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...