The Collegian

Memes build BJU student community

Vicki Olachea • October 30, 2020

BJU students have become invested in building memes about the Bob Jones University experience, a practice that powerfully builds human connection according to Dr. Gary Weier, provost and executive vice...

Senior capstone play Fog explores life’s meaning

Olivia Thomas • October 30, 2020

BJU theatre students present a conversation about class differences and power, who deserves to live or die, and the meaning of life in the play Fog performed Thursday and again tonight at 7 and 9 p.m....

Faculty panel defines Christian response to transgenderism

Katie French • October 30, 2020

The BJU Health Sciences Association hosted an hour-and-a-half panel discussion on Oct. 22 concerning the topic of transgenderism and several related issues. Panelists Dr. Marc Chetta and Dr. Hannah Benge...

Current, retired faculty, staff rent housing on back campus

Johanna Huebscher • October 23, 2020

New residents continue to move into back campus, a collection of over 60 houses behind the soccer fields, joining a community in which some have lived for more than 50 years. During the BJU presidencies...

Faculty speak on today’s social issues

Jessica Lovely • October 23, 2020

The first of three Faculty Forums scheduled for this semester, “Can Culture Cancel History?” was presented in Stratton Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The next two forums, “Protest and Democracy”...

Health Sciences panel to discuss transgenderism in healthcare

Katie French • October 21, 2020

The BJU Health Sciences Association will host a panel discussion on the issue of transgenderism on Oct. 22 in Levinson Hall at 7 pm. The panel consists of Dr. Mark Chetta, Division of Health Sciences faculty...

Study Abroad develops skills

Ashley Dougherty • October 16, 2020

Whether studying communication or art, French or history, business or health, the BJU study abroad program offers opportunities for students to experience new cultures, learn about their passion hands-on...

Shakespeare drama features female cast

Katie French • October 16, 2020

An all-female cast from BJU's theatre department will finally get to showcase their work from last semester, Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure on Oct. 16 and 17 at 6:30 and 9 p.m. in Rodeheaver Auditorium. This...

Public Safety highlights protocols after CVS fatality

Olivia Thomas • October 16, 2020

After a man was fatally shot Oct. 5 in the parking lot of CVS just a few blocks from BJU, Public Safety has encouraged students to review safety procedures for active shootings. Public Safety sent a campus-wide...

Asian restaurant opens near BJU

Katie French • October 9, 2020

Nori Asian Cuisine, a newly opened restaurant at 2017 Wade Hampton Blvd, offers a diverse menu with a variety of Asian foods. Nori opened on Sept. 4 and is still in the process of increasing publicity....

Biden, Trump trade insults at first presidential debate

Olivia Thomas • October 9, 2020

BJU students packed the Activity Center on Thursday Sept. 29 to watch President Donald Trump and former vice president Joe Biden debate major political issues in the first U.S. presidential debate of 2020....

Annual craft parade supports local artists

Jessica Lovely • October 9, 2020

Taking on a new look and residing in a new venue, the Indie Craft Parade will continue this year and will be open Fridays through Sundays until Dec. 18. Due to COVID-19, instead of the one-weekend festival,...