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Biola women artisans sell crafts at vendor fair

Biola women paint pictures of plants at the vendor fair.
Jewelry, paintings and cards were for sale at the "Women Inspire" booths.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief March 30, 2023

The Fireplace Pavilion hummed with activity this Wednesday evening during the Women’s History Month Vendor Fair. Biola-affiliated women artisans set up shop on the patio beside the huge stone fireplace and advertised their wares — jewelry, paintings and handmade cards, among other crafts.  CARDS...

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Hope Smith, News Editor March 20, 2023

Biola celebrates Women’s History Month

Women's History Month celebrates the role of women in American history.
University honors women with a variety of events throughout March.
Dalet Valles, News Editor March 7, 2023

Biola begins Women’s History Month with celebrations that will be held throughout March. In partnership with the Committee on Women, the library will have an exposition on the first floor to showcase the “academic and literary contributions of female Biola professors and/or alumnae,” according...

The most influential female music artists

The most influential female music artists
In honor of Women’s History Month, here are seven of the most influential female artists in the music industry.
Chris Charpentier, Staff Writer March 10, 2022

According to a study conducted by Stacy L. Smith for the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, females continue to be underrepresented in the music industry, only making up 22.4% of artists and 2% of producers. However, women still hold power and influence in the music industry, in all genres. To highlight...

Biola students highlight importance of supporting women

Biola students highlight importance of supporting women
Two Biola students use their platform to explore femininity and share the struggles women go through on a daily basis.
Maria Weyne, News Editor April 1, 2021

Despite women’s history month coming to a close on March 31, junior psychology major Alexandra Artuso and senior cinema and media arts major Bree Mays share the same sentiment toward celebrating minorities beyond their respective months.  MORE THAN JUST A MONTH  “I think it’s really great to...

Women’s History Month: Trusting God’s timing

Women’s History Month: Trusting God’s timing
Associate professor Laureen Mgrdichian discusses running a business and being relentless in the workplace.
Natalie Willis, News Editor March 31, 2021

Women in the workplace often face obstacles that their male colleagues will likely never encounter, according to associate professor of marketing Laureen Mgrdichian. Raising a family and maintaining a fulfilling career has been challenging for Mgrdichian, but trusting God’s timing has enabled her to...

Women’s History Month: “Would you at least pray about it?”

Women’s History Month: “Would you at least pray about it?”
Provost and senior vice president describes her journey to the President’s Cabinet and being responsive to God’s plan.
Natalie Willis, News Editor March 18, 2021

Being the smallest voice in the room is daunting. Fighting to be heard when you are standing alone in front of a crowd can shut anyone down. These feelings of intimidation are all too familiar to Biola's Provost and Senior Vice President Deborah Taylor.  After years of being one of the few female...

Women’s History Month: Experiencing microaggressions in the classroom and maintaining boundaries

Women’s History Month: Experiencing microaggressions in the classroom and maintaining boundaries
Assistant English professor discusses her experience as a female professor of color.
Natalie Willis, News Editor March 9, 2021

Establishing authority in the classroom as a female professor of color can be emotionally and mentally draining, according to tenured associate professor of English Maria Su Wang. As a professor, Wang has faced many hurdles in her career, many of them stemmed from the preconceived notions students create...

We need to celebrate women of faith who lead amid opposition

We need to celebrate women of faith who lead amid opposition
Women spiritual leaders have been neglected and undervalued, and we all pay the price for that lack of representation.
Evana Upshaw and Addison Freiheit March 5, 2021

This article was originally published on March 5 at 6:33 p.m., but was updated on March 9 at 3:20 p.m. with new information. “Women were the last disciples at the cross and the first at the empty tomb,” writes Catherine Groeger of Christianity Today.  Women were also the first evangelists,...

Women find empowerment in self-defense

Women find empowerment in self-defense
Through a night of de-escalation practices and self-defense techniques, women celebrate their strength.
Rebecca Mitchell, Freelance Writer March 28, 2019

In recognition of Women’s History Month, professor of communication studies Tim Muehlhoff and Campus Safety Chief John Ojeisekhoba spent Wednesday night teaching female students, faculty and staff self-defense skills. The skills included verbal de-escalation techniques and a short session on Rape Aggression...

Women hold a rich role in Biola history

Collage of historic Biola women
iola celebrates Women’s History Month by remembering the influential women that helped found and shape the university.
Courtney Peterson, Freelance Writer March 28, 2018

Behind every great man is a great woman. Most of the powerful men who shaped Biola also had powerful wives who were exemplifying what it means to be a woman of God. From Anna Horton to today—Biola celebrates Women’s History Month by remembering the 111 years of powerful women in Biola’s history...

Student receives Ruby Award for showing strength in adversity

Ruby Award winner Emma Newman stands with basketball coach Alan Nakamura
Eighth awards ceremony highlights women who impact their communities.
Christian Leonard, News Editor March 28, 2018

As the end of Women’s History Month nears, a student joins two other Biola women in accepting her Ruby Award for exhibiting accomplishments and godly values. A CALL TO EMPOWERMENT This year’s Ruby Awards, held Tuesday afternoon, centered around the slogan “Empowering Each Other.” Keeping...