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Biola Shares hosts pop-up food pantry

The Biola Food Pantry serves as an additional food resource for students.

Hope Smith, Managing Editor • November 1, 2022

On Tuesday, Oct. 11, Biola Shares hosted their second Pop-Up Food Pantry of the semester, where students picked up food to make their own meals. POP-UP PANTRY The purpose of the Biola Food Pantry is to help students that have food insecurities, dietary restrictions or struggle with meeting their...

Biola celebrates 114th birthday

The Student Alumni Association hosts spirit week for students, staff and alumni.

Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief • February 23, 2022

The Student Alumni Association and Alumni Relations hosted “I Heart Biola” week from Feb. 21-25 to commemorate Biola’s 114th anniversary. Students, staff, faculty and alumni are invited to participate in events throughout the week in celebration of Biola’s birthday. “It’s just our way...

California launches new service-oriented grant program

Biola students miss an opportunity to participate in a grant.

Caleb Jonker, News Editor • February 9, 2022

On Jan. 18 California Gov. Gavin Newsom launched a new program designed to help send California students to college debt free. The program, named #CaliforniansForAll College Corps, was created to connect students to service opportunities while helping pay for their college fees. COLLEGE AND SERVICE According...

L.A. homeless count delayed

LAHSA looks for volunteers to count the number of homeless in February.

Julianne Foster • January 17, 2022

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development calls for the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority to complete an updated count every two years of the homeless population. The count determines the amount of federal funding LAHSA receives to support the homeless community. LAHSA rescheduled the...

Biola Shares’ Pop-Up Pantry provides students in need with food

Students can fill up a bag with enough groceries for the week for free.

Hannah Nehrbass, Freelance Writer • April 24, 2019

Every Tuesday, Biola Shares volunteers set up a mini free grocery store, the Pop-Up Pantry, in the Upper Student Union Building. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., almost 200 students file in, grab a shopping bag and trade their ID numbers for as much food as they need. How the Pop-Up Pantry Started Biola Shares,...

Soaring Stories: Matthew Kim high-fives Biola goodbye

The senior mathematics major leaves a joyful legacy as his chapter at Biola comes to a close.

Thecla Li, Managing Editor • March 29, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 28, 2019). Senior mathematics major Matthew Kim stands at the entrance of Sutherland Auditorium, expectantly watching his fellow students line up on the other side of the glass doors. As the doors open, Kim raises his hand for a high-five and from...

Torrey students participate in a new community outreach program

Biola’s honors program builds relationships with local neighborhoods through mentorship.

Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager • October 8, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Oct. 4, 2018. A program that allowed Torrey Honors Institute students to volunteer to work with underprivileged kids and young adults is facing downsizing, causing coordinators to look for other opportunities to help the community. Torrey has partnered...