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Understanding AI from a Christian perspective

 AI-generated image created using Canva to demonstrate both the potential dangers and benefits of artificial intelligence from a Christian perspective.
Differences in approaches to and the benefits and dangers of AI
Olivia Kam, News Editor May 1, 2025

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has caused universities to wonder about how to utilize it or ask if they should even allow students to use AI at all. Biola has been at the forefront of Christian universities exploring AI in a way that aligns with Biblical morals. The university has been...

Yohan Lee: AI Startup CEO and New Associate Dean of Biola’s School of Science, Technology and Health

Yohan Lee presents for EngageX on Sept. 12, 2024
Yohan Lee shares his heart and vision for the Biola community
Clarissa Jocelyn, Managing Editor October 1, 2024

The School of Science, Technology, and Health (SSTH) welcomed a new associate dean, Yohan Lee, in the middle of Fall 2023. Initially, Lee worked part-time remotely from the Bay Area while managing his company, then moved with his whole family to Los Angeles this summer to fully integrate into his role,...

Biola welcomes AI

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Biola’s new AI Lab had a soft opening during Biola Preview Day.
Natalie Fassnacht, News Editor March 19, 2024

On Feb. 29, a team of students banded together to create the AI Club. The club focuses on using Artificial Intelligence for good by helping students to think more creatively and expand their visions further. The event gave prospective and current students a chance to try an artificial intelligence chatbot,...

Blowing the whistle on Facebook

Blowing the whistle on Facebook
Big tech needs a time out.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor October 15, 2021

When I turned 13, I wanted a Facebook account because I wanted to play Farmville. I was not interested in posting selfies, updating my status or making virtual friends—I just wanted to produce my own virtual crop and animals. My mom made me complete summer school for the privilege of my first social...

Science professors prepare for socially distanced labs

Science professors prepare for socially distanced labs
The School of Science, Technology and Health welcomes back their students in a new hyflex format.
Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor February 16, 2021

As Phase 2 students have moved onto campus and completed COVID-19 testing and safety protocols, science students are finally able to attend in-person classes after almost a year of online instruction. WHAT IT TOOK TO GET HERE In determining which classes should return to campus, the School of Science,...

Our phone addictions are unhealthy

Our phone addictions are unhealthy
Self-awareness and self-control are crucial to breaking free.
Evana Upshaw, Opinions Editor October 2, 2020

By all reasonable measure, most Americans have a normalized addiction: smartphone use. According to The Atlantic, we “tap, type, swipe, and click on our smartphones 2,617 times a day.” We sleep with our phones, go to the bathroom with our phones and turn to them when we feel the slightest twinge...

Distance learning is difficult to navigate and can be unhealthy

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It may be necessary, but it should only be temporary.
Brianna Clark, Opinions Editor (Spring 2020) September 21, 2020

With the first few weeks of the semester under our belts, distance learning is becoming familiar to students—but not easier. In this new age of technology we are privileged to have accessible education amid a pandemic and we should not take that for granted. However, learning remotely is far from the...

Eight steps for college students to stay cybersecure

Here are some tips for college students to stay away from cyber threats.
Amid cybersecurity awareness month, college students should learn to be aware of internet viruses and hacking.
Lauren Sorenson, Freelance Writer October 18, 2019

College students are often easy targets for hackers and scammers. With cybersecurity awareness month upon us, here are eight helpful tips for students to stay safe.  Keep all of your devices updated with the latest software in order to avoid viruses, malware and potential hackers. According to...

BREAKING: Science dean Paul Ferguson announced as next APU president

BREAKING: Science dean Paul Ferguson announced as next APU president
After this semester, Paul Ferguson will leave Biola to serve as Azusa Pacific University's 17th president.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief April 10, 2019

Paul Ferguson, the founding dean of the school of Science, Technology and Health, will leave Biola University to serve as Azusa Pacific University's 17th president. In a mass email sent to students Wednesday morning, Biola president Barry Corey announced Ferguson will assume his new role at APU on...

$2.5 million donation funds science school’s first endowed chair

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The School of Science, Technology and Health shows growth with generous endowment.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager January 30, 2019

In a major victory for Biola’s STEM programs, the School of Science, Technology and Health has been granted its first fully endowed chair thanks to a $2.5 million private donation. Following the completion of the Alton and Lydia Lim Center for Science, Technology and Health, the school has gained...

Watch out for those scooters!

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People on electric scooters have run into a number of injuries in Southern California.
Preet Christian, Freelance Writer November 15, 2018

Lime and Bird electric scooters are popping up around Southern California. These rent-and-go scooters are mostly used around SoCal beaches but have more recently made their way into the city of Los Angeles. Recently, the LA City Council put regulations on Lime and Bird scooters, including a 15 miles...

Design class installs swings

"Let the people swing" sign
Repurposing a mural, art students hope to give others rest in the midst of exams.
Jana Eller, Office Manager April 26, 2018

As many students’ stress levels increase in the wake of finals, they can now take a study break on a set of swings in south campus due to design students’ new installation, “Let the People Swing.” “It’s really joyful and it reminds you of childhood,” said Sarah Scholl, senior education...