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Biola expands on-campus engagement opportunities as LA County moves to red tier

Most summer courses remain online, but more students will be allowed on campus.

Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief • March 19, 2021

On March 19, Biola announced in an email newly permitted on-campus activities following a downward trend of COVID-19 cases in Los Angeles county, moving Biola and surrounding areas to the red tier. SLOWLY REOPENING CAMPUS LIFE While residential housing will not be expanded for the spring semester,...

COVID-19 cases continue to fall in L.A. County

Vaccine distributions may reveal racial disparities.

Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief • February 22, 2021

After a surge in COVID-19 cases over the holidays, hospitalizations and deaths in Los Angeles county continue to decline. Healthcare workers and senior residents are actively receiving vaccinations in Phases 1A and part of 1B, however, local health officials believe there may be a racial disparity in...

The one-year anniversary of COVID-19—A year in review

The United States’ lack of unity during a global crisis is taking lives and costing money.

Addison Freiheit, Staff Writer • February 10, 2021

Feb. 26 marks a year since the first locally transmitted case of COVID-19 was confirmed in California. This anniversary signifies a year of lockdowns, masks, social distancing and political turmoil. Although 2020 was a year distinguished by the pandemic, it was also marked by deep division in the U.S....

Jill Biden will make a great first lady

American educators and military families now have an advocate in the White House.

Evana Upshaw and Addison Freiheit • February 5, 2021

A new presidency does not only mean someone different will be running the country for the next four years—it also thrusts an entirely new family into the spotlight. Managing the White House is a family affair, and the nation can usually expect the president’s spouse to play a significant role. Jill...

President Biden’s first week in office shows a shift in policy direction

An overlook at the 33 executive orders signed by the Biden administration since Jan. 20.

Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief • January 27, 2021

After being sworn into office on Jan. 20, President Joe Biden has reversed several Trump-era regulations. These executive actions taken by Biden over his first six days established changes to immigration policies, environmental protections and most recently scrapped a Trump administration policy on the...

The potential COVID-19 vaccine requires our cooperation

We all play a part in reaching herd immunity through vaccination.

Brianna Clark and Evana Upshaw • September 9, 2020

The Centers for Disease Control has announced a plan to release a COVID-19 vaccine by early November, but many Americans are hesitant to trust the statement and are concerned it is only a result of political pressure. However, this endeavor is less due to the political climate and more due to the desire...

Coronavirus fears are blown out of proportion

COVID-19 has propelled Americans into a frenzy.

Brianna Clark, Opinions Editor (Spring 2020) • March 13, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 12, 2020). With the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, Americans treat it like the second coming of the Black Plague in the U.S. Although COVID-19’s deadliness is widespread in other countries, it threatens Americans as much as Ebola did—minimally....