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Biola Chess Club

Biola Chess Club
A club for chess experts and novices to have fun.
Jason Lee, Staff Writer April 1, 2024

If you love chess or are interested in playing, check out the Biola Chess club, led by sophomore business administrator Elijah Chen. ACTIVITIES The Chess Club meets every Friday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at BUSN 103. Multiple chessboards are set up on tables, and people are invited to come play matches...

Mark Muha appointed Vice President for Student Development

Mark Muha will step in as Biola's Vice President of Student Development in July 2023.
Current vice president of student life at Trinity International University will join Biola in July 2023.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief April 18, 2023

Mark Muha, who currently serves as the vice president of student life and dean of students at Trinity International University in Illinois, will assume the role of vice president for Student Development on July 1, 2023. Biola’s former vice president for Student Development, André Stephens, left the...

Do you want to be visible?

Transgender students discuss their experiences at Biola.
Shedding light on the importance of transgender awareness and Biola's policies regarding gender-affirming health care.
Amelia Schuhler, Opinions Editor December 1, 2022

Every year in November, an estimated 1.6 million people in the U.S. who identify as transgender celebrate Transgender Awareness Week — a time to promote awareness of the social and legal history of being transgender in the U.S. as well as mark the accomplishments and resilience of transgender individuals.  Awareness...

A psychologist’s advice to college students

A psychologist’s advice to college students
Biola Counseling Center Director Melanie Taylor shares ways students can care for their mental health.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor October 1, 2021

One of the biggest issues surrounding young people is the issue of mental health. College students often suffer from depression, anxiety and loneliness. On Feb. 17, Boston University reported that these difficulties are only increasing, as 83% of college students in the nation have either depression...

Students are willing to make sacrifices to stay on campus

Biola is experiencing declining enrollment as well as faculty and staff cuts.
An interview with students revealed their insights on new COVID-19 guidelines.
Caleb Britt, Staff Writer September 24, 2021

Going into the fifth week of classes, Biolans still enjoy the feeling of in-person classes, chapels and life in general. Events take place around campus and clubs meet throughout the week, providing opportunities for students to engage with their community and make memories together. An investigation...

Five steps to overcome stress

Here are five easy steps to manage stress.
As finals season approaches, integrate these easy practices into your studies to help relieve school-related anxieties.
Lily Journey, Freelance Writer December 4, 2019

Tired eyes drag across a glimmering screen as your fingers slowly pound away at the paper you’ve been putting off for a week. Fluorescent lights hum overhead with the incessant cracking of electric buzz, adding to the dungeon-like feel of the cold basement library.  A dingy particle-board cubicle...

Soaring Stories: ‘I am God’s Miracle’

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Music student David Chung shares the miraculous story of his blessings at Biola.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor November 29, 2018

Senior music performance major David Chung says that his college journey, while difficult, has also been miraculous. He states that he has faced obstacles in his visual impairment and financial difficulties, but that he has faced these obstacles not by himself, but with God. He is currently funded through...

Link between alcohol and sexual assault needs examination, departments say

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Staff believe education about drinking remains important even on a dry campus.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief April 25, 2018

THIS STORY IS PART THREE OF A THREE-PART SERIES ABOUT TITLE IX AT BIOLA. READ PART ONE OF THE SERIES HERE AND PART TWO HERE. When alumnus Max Christensen took a sip of wine at home during his first year at Biola, he did not know he was breaking contract—or even that there was a contract to break....

A number of factors play into students not receiving enough sleep

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As finals approach, students find it more difficult to receive the proper amount of sleep.
Corel Eldridge, Freelance Writer April 18, 2018

All students have been sleep-deprived because of school at least once. Ask any person on campus if they have ever lost sleep because of homework and they will all give the same answer. When an individual is sleep deprived, it affects them in many different negative ways apart from just being tired. Sarah...

Sabbath day provides mental and spiritual health

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Students should relinquish rest on the Sabbath day for school work.
Lucas Weaver, Writer April 5, 2017
Students should relinquish rest on the Sabbath day for school work.

Students do not expect homesickness

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Missing the accoutrements associated with home displays one’s need for love and connection.
Lucas Weaver, Writer April 5, 2017
Missing the accoutrements associated with home displays one’s need for love and connection.

Biola should adopt Greek Life

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Christian fraternities and sororities can provide students with outside connections.
Lucas Weaver, Writer March 9, 2017
Christian fraternities and sororities can provide students with outside connections.