The Student Government Association discussed holding campus events and encouraging involvement in student government. This week, senators considered how to engage students through university-wide events. OPPORTUNITIES FOR INCLUSIVITY Senators floated the idea of a Mr. Biola pageant and suggested inviting...

On March 26, Biola officially launched its Institutional Diversity Strategic Plan inside of Biola’s very own Calvary Chapel. This historic event was welcomed by President Barry Corey and Chief Diversity Officer Tamra Malone who introduced the theme “Unity Amidst Diversity.” “We must take intentional...

“It's a whole nother thing when it's your race going through it,” said senior business major Sena Lee. “Because our culture is to suppress emotions to not speak up, to put your head down, and don't make a ruckus, it's really hard for us to deal with the pain right now. Because we can't justify...

On Oct. 8 and 9, Biola Admissions held their 2020 College Access Event, which reflected their team's new goal: helping the university become a Hispanic Serving Institution. While only 13% of post-secondary institutions are HSI accredited, they serve two-thirds of all Hispanic students in the nation....

The Student Government Association met via Zoom Thursday afternoon to discuss updates from Dean of Community Life Sandy Hough, vote on a new constitution proposal and take part in a diversity training with Chief Diversity Office, Tamra Malone.  WHAT’S NEW FOR SGA Since the Title IX regulation changed...

After racial tensions emerged last semester involving a racial slur on a poster in Horton Hall and a controversial meme posted by an anonymous social media account, administration opened up a time for students to address the impact it had on their lives during a lament session. Biola has since launched...

Last semester, President Barry Corey walked on Calvary Chapel’s stage—its gold wall glittering behind him—and apologized to Biola’s student body. After a controversial meme was posted on an anonymous social media account and a Black History Month poster was vandalized, Corey sought to make amends...

“Use ‘I’ statements, don’t interrupt, suspend judgment, speak up and listen up, affirm those who speak, show respect and extend grace.”  These were the ground rules established by students and faculty present at the Lament Session that took place Wednesday night at Calvary Chapel. Sparked...

This story was originally published in print on Feb. 20. This story was updated on Feb. 21 at 9:30 a.m. with new information regarding the university’s response to the incident. Posters of influential African American leaders—abolitionists and freedom fighters—defaced by a racial slur.  ...