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California’s state government needs to invest more into higher education

Government funding in the wrong areas is causing state schools serious problems.

Adam Pigott, Staff Writer • January 31, 2020

Trust me, I hate the ever-increasing cost of college just as much as the next person. Even though I do not attend a University of California school, attending college in California has not been cheap whatsoever. Whether it is a drop in state government funding or small scholarship awards, a UC education...

Affirmative action encourages diversity in colleges

Race-conscious admissions allow universities to consider underrepresented minority groups and inform an education that is influenced by diverse perspectives.

Amanda Frese, Managing Editor • October 18, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 17, 2019). From bribery to unfair admission, the fairness of acceptance and merit of students in the admissions process of universities seems to continuously be under investigation. Most recently, the Student for Fair Admissions—a nonprofit organization...

Let’s be honest about cheating

With the rise of the internet and heightened pressures on college students, universities must consider these factors’ effects on academic integrity.

Amanda Frese, Managing Editor • October 9, 2019

Cheating and plagiarism exist at every level of education. The temptation to get a quick and easy grade is alluring. Cheating even occurs at Biola, where students profess to be Christians. Plagiarism is highly reprimanded in higher education, however, students—despite understanding the repercussions...

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...