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Q&A: SMU presidential candidate Bobbi Thompson

The junior communication studies major explains why she is running for president of the Student Missionary Union.

Micah Kim, Managing Editor • February 7, 2020

WHY DO YOU FEEL EQUIPPED TO LEAD SMU? Bobbi Thompson: “I think in so many ways I still feel unqualified and there’s so much I’m going to be asking for guidance and wisdom and need to learn as I go. “I have been involved in [Student Missionary Union] since my freshman year. I started off...

Student Missionary Team serves a shaken Puerto Rico

The team was undeterred despite hundreds of earthquakes and aftershocks.

Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor • January 25, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Jan. 23, 2020). Eight Biola students and thousands of Puerto Rican residents woke to see picture frames falling from the walls and bed frames shaking violently on the morning of Jan. 7, 2020. In Ponce, homes crumbled to the ground and hundreds of residents...

Following recent financial audit, student fee remains the same

After a two-year-long auditing process, SGA has decided to table the suggested increase in the student fee.

Maria Weyne, News Editor • October 17, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 17, 2019). Student fee dollars fund seven on-campus organizations: Student Government Association, Student Missionary Union, Student Programming and Activities, the Student Media Board, Global Student Development & Services, Student Enrichment...

Getting involved is worth the sacrifice

Before you graduate, take advantage of the many opportunities you have to grow yourself and impact Biola’s campus.

Austin Green, Managing Editor • March 15, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on March 14, 2019). On March 12, the United States Department of Justice brought criminal charges against 50 people involved in a scheme to get undeserving students from wealthy families into expensive, competitive colleges. Reaction to the news on...

‘Jesus saves’ and stickers serve

A student creates a way to raise money for disaster relief, a new laptop and missions.

Rachel Gaugler, Freelance Writer • February 28, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 28, 2019). Freshman business major Sarah Hartono did not expect to wake up on a seemingly regular Friday morning to devastating news. She still recalls her mother’s panic-stricken text detailing the disastrous tsunami that had torn through an...

Missions Conference announces 2019 theme

Students are called to be ‘ambassadors’ for Christ in this year’s conference.

Amanda Frese, Managing Editor • February 13, 2019

In this year’s annual Missions Conference, Biola will be equipping students in their role as representatives for Christ through the theme “Ambassador: Citizen of the Kingdom,” the Student Missionary Union announced on Monday. The theme uses the analogy of an ambassador to communicate the importance...

Q&A: SMU presidential candidate Carly Micheal

Hear why the junior business marketing major is running for president of the Student Missionary Union.

Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) • February 7, 2019

Q: Why do you feel equipped to lead SMU? A: I went on a trip with SMU first, so I've gotten to... be involved with SMU in that capacity, but then this year, I am also on the board of directors for SMU as the director of administration... I've gotten to be in all of those and take in part and participate...

Q&A: SMU presidential candidate Dee Jacocks

Hear why the junior Christian ministries major is running for president of the Student Missionary Union.

Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager • February 7, 2019

Q: Why do you feel equipped to lead SMU? A: “I definitely feel that God has equipped me to do this just throughout my life. I became a Christian when I was 18, and I’m 23 now… Everyone began to affirm my leadership and affirm God’s hand on me as far as wanting to study the word and wanting to...

Women rise up in student leadership across Biola

From SGA to SMU, female students are taking charge and representing their peers.

Macie Cummings, News Editor (Fall 2018) • October 9, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Oct. 4, 2018. Women across campus are stepping into various leadership positions, and several of them hope to empower other women to do the same. Senior business administration major Sierra McCoy, senior accounting major Mason Van Aken and sophomore...

Proposals pass in total amount of $6,440

Senators voted on five proposals and heard two internal proposals.

Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor • March 27, 2018

The Student Government Association shared highlights from Missions Conference, had two internal proposals, voted on proposals from last week, wrote SGA memories and voted Hope senator Chris Sandino as this semester’s parliamentarian. Sigma senator Makayla Smith also shared how BiolaShares will...

Senators gather to hear updates

SGA passes an internal proposal and prepares for events.

Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor • January 18, 2018

In the first Student Government Association meeting of the semester, senators heard about upcoming events and voted on an internal proposal. Vice president of administrative services Olivia Romo shared elections updates, including the application due date of Jan. 18 and the SGA elections chapel on...

Spring 2019 budget passes

Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor • December 7, 2017

In the last meeting of the semester, the Student Government Associationdiscussed the Celebration of Scholarship and Research, course evaluations and voted on the spring 2019 budget proposal from last week. Assistant professor of kinesiology, health and physical education Brent Peterson and assistant...