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“Waiting for the Host” is a must-see

“Waiting for the Host” is a must-see
Theatre 21 gave hilarity and fondness to audiences in its newest production.
Kate Bomar, Staff Writer March 12, 2022

Theatre 21 introduced “Waiting for the Host,” which was performed in Mayers Auditorium. Seven cast members illustrated the reality of Zoom, a familiar memory. ACT 1 What started out as a simple show turned into a humorous, thought-provoking narrative. Six cast members join a Zoom meeting in Spring...

Church is a place to learn

Church is a place to learn
Teaching should always be part of the church.
Kei-Lynn Wheaton, Staff Writer February 16, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way society functions. For over a year, people retreated into their homes, overcome by fear. This was not limited to places of business and schools but churches as well. The retreat to the home brings up the interesting subject about what it means to learn in the church.  The...

Biola’s case rates continue to increase

Biola’s case rates continue to increase
President Corey held a town hall on Thursday evening in wake of recent COVID-19 surges.
Andi Basista, News Editor September 9, 2021

Biola University held a Town Hall meeting over Zoom on Thursday evening to encourage health and safety protocols. President Barry Corey opened the meeting with reassurance that the university will not revert to virtual classes. Director of the Student Health Center Sarah Templeton explained the significance...

The class of 2021 graduates ‘Zoom University’

The class of 2021 graduates ‘Zoom University’
Students share how the pandemic has affected their senior year.
Natalie Willis, News Editor April 30, 2021

Last year, Biola hosted a drive-thru commencement ceremony for graduates, but this year three in-person ceremonies allow families to attend. After a year of remote learning, many graduates will be reconvening at commencement for the first time since COVID-19 hit, communication and sciences disorders...

Biola’s Theatre 21 students perform live—remotely

Theatre 21 moves to online meetings.
Student and faculty’s creative energy goes toward four semi-live performances, filmed over Zoom.
Emily Coffey, Deputy Arts and Entertainment Editor April 17, 2021

In just a couple of weeks, the undeniable talent of the Biola theatre program will shine again on the screen, thanks to some handy rigging of green screens, lighting, microphones and a lot of patience. Directors senior theatre major Hannah Hines and senior theatre and Christian ministries double major...

Pandemic relationships: we were not made to live socially distanced

Pandemic relationships: we were not made to live socially distanced
Technology is saving the limited relationships we have amid social isolation.
Addison Freiheit, Staff Writer March 24, 2021

Everything has changed with the onset of the pandemic, but our relationships have changed most of all. Many of us have spent months solely in contact with those in our household. Loneliness quickly became an unfortunate reality as small talk and peripheral conversations disappeared. Despite the difficulties...

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,...

SGA Rundown: Peer Wellness Ambassadors and SCORR Conference vote

SGA Rundown: Peer Wellness Ambassadors and SCORR Conference vote
As the year comes to an end, senators held their last meeting of the semester.
Ashley Grams and Maria Weyne December 3, 2020

During the last senate meeting of the year, the Student Government Association welcomed Kate Marie Fitzpatrick and Bailey Giersch to discuss their roles as Peer Wellness Ambassadors. Senators also voted on a SCORR Conference proposal which passed and will include funding for Christian speaker and rapper...

SGA Rundown: Spring semester updates

SGA Rundown: Spring semester updates
Senators are updated on what plans for the spring look like amidst more coronavirus limitations.
Jayne Bickford, Staff Writer November 19, 2020

The Student Government Association met this Thursday afternoon via Zoom to discuss a new proposal to fund the annual SCORR Conference, speak with the Chief of Campus Safety, John Ojeisekhoba, and hear updates from Students We Serve.  SCORR PROPOSAL SGA heard from Katie Bean, the Media Relations Coordinator...

Q&A with Biola film professor Dean Yamada

Q&A with Biola film professor Dean Yamada
An inside look at what it means to teach film students over Zoom.
Emily Coffey, Staff Writer November 12, 2020

Dean Yamada is the professor teaching Biola film this year, a six-unit class whose final assignment is a film project that is selected the previous semester. Because of COVID-19, the format for this class has changed, meaning that the films audiences can expect will also look different. Here is an inside...

SGA Rundown: Woven and GRIT

SGA Rundown: Woven and GRIT
Senators vote on proposals to fund Woven conference and annual service project GRITmas.
Ashley Grams and Jayne Bickford November 6, 2020

The Student Government Association met Thursday via Zoom to catch up on the past week’s events, vote on funding for the Woven Conference, hear a new proposal about GRITmas and discuss social media engagement plans.  VOTE ON PROPOSAL During last week’s SGA meeting, senators reviewed a proposal...

SGA Rundown: Woven conference and updates

SGA Rundown: Woven conference and updates
Senators welcomed the new Stewart Hall senator and discussed a proposal about the Woven Conference.
Maria Weyne, News Editor October 29, 2020

The Student Government Association met Thursday via Zoom to celebrate Halloween, welcome the new Stewart Hall senator Zoe Taper and hear a proposal about Woven Conference.  UPDATES TO SENATE  As senators dressed up for their annual Halloween party, senior vice president Gretchen Ferguson welcomed...