Tag: Covid-19
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The pandemic is not over: Biola students continue to see the effects of COVID-19 in their lives
By: Dalet Valles Published By: The Chimes Newspaper The words of President Joe Biden echoed through the nation, calling off the pandemic. Many around the world, including the Biola community, continue to experience the hardships of COVID-19. Illness, mental health and isolation — physical and emotional — took a toll on many students at Biola. …
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New Discovery by Biola Researchers Shows Ability of Nanomolecules to Kill Viruses
By: Dalet Valles Published by: Biola News – Pressroom A cutting-edge discovery made by Biola University’s School of Science, Technology and Health students and faculty shows that molecular nanomachines can destroy viruses. The pandemic emphasized a need for new ways to combat viruses leading to two Biola professors conceptualizing a technique that resulted in advancement on how…
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Politics Has Made Its Way Online And In Social Media During The Pandemic
By: Dalet Valles The talk of the year has been about the 2020 Presidential Election, but when COVID-19 began to spread, talks were taken online and to social media. Online tools have been proven to be one of the biggest aids during this pandemic. School, work, and now politics have been taken to online platforms. …
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Returning to campus for Spring 2021 raises excitement and worry
By: Dalet Valles Students have been wondering when Biola would open its doors again. Many activities have been canceled, and fall 2020 was not what many expected. President Barry Corey sent out an email last week stating that Biola is making plans to welcome students back on campus, though it is not entirely confirmed. Many…
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New Beginnings: Entrepreneurial resilience amid global chaos
By: Dalet Valles Published by: The Point Magazine–Spring 2021, Volume 16 Stillness. Isolation. Boredom. At the start of the coronavirus lockdowns, dissatisfaction and dullness filled many people as a result of being stuck indoors. Times seemed to be at a standstill because of the dreariness of seclusion. While many people felt uneasy about the new…
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Community coming out of confinement
By: Dalet Valles Published by: The Point Magazine– Fall 2021, Volume 17 Anticipation. Agitation. Angst. These are some of the many feelings that many students, including myself, have felt with the restoration of in-person communication. As a new student on campus, online schooling left me on the outside of many friendships due to the distance…