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Many thanks to Tiffany Swafford, Biola alum, former RD and current student care coordinator, for this year's Easter meditation. Follow Tiffany...

“My life is full of women: my mother and grandmothers, three sisters, two daughters, two nieces, and countless friends. They’re all so important...

Last month was Black History Month. This is a dedicated time in the United States where we recognize and celebrate the Black Community. Having this...

The GRIT team is a huge fan of SCORR . In honor of SCORR’s 25th anniversary and the strange season we find ourselves in, we asked student...

During my freshman year, I constantly sacrificed my own wellness to do well in school and other jobs on campus. Sacrificing wellness is a slow...

Black History Month is a time to honor the Black women and men who have paved the way for us to be here today. My life has been influenced by...

History of GRITmas In the winter of 2017, GRIT was new to Biola University and decided to do something to benefit the Los Angeles community. One...

This semester has been unique to say the very least. There is a heaviness to it that wasn’t quite there before. There is a grief that wasn’t there...

You’re following the news. Your Instagram feed is flooded with colorful infographics. It’s that time of year. Election day is upon us. Whoever the...

When I was younger, dancing was my life. There was never a moment where I wasn’t in the studio working on my splits or rehearsing for the next...

I have what feels like everything and nothing to say about this subject all at once. On one hand, I have lived in a state of consistent...

Hispanic Heritage Month takes place from September 15th to October 15th every year in the United States. This time is devoted to celebrating the...

Hello, all! Congratulations on pushing through to week six! We can’t believe it’s already October. Last week, Student Wellness and Spiritual...

This summer, I was able to volunteer for an amazing non-profit organization called Camp Nefesh in Sacramento for my third year in the row. The...

Almost four years ago, two wonderful women began to sketch out the beginnings of an idea centered around a space on campus where the women of Biola...

In the United States, September is National Suicide Awareness month. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, rates of depression and suicidality...

Hello friends, As you’ve probably heard, the school year is not beginning the way many of us wished it would. In an effort to stay safe and adhere...

I put off writing this for a long time. Like, I am currently two weeks late. (What’s new. Shout out to Rae Mccready for putting up with me. She...

There is something so heartbreaking about leaving something behind even though you know it’s time to move on. GRIT has been my heart’s home at...

I am loud. Being labeled a “loud woman” was my worst nightmare, the term conjures an image of an obnoxious woman with big hair, an annoying tone...

To say that I wear my heart on my sleeve feels like a bit of an understatement. I have some big feelings. With that comes the caveat of tears—so...

Being the oldest of four kids, I was pretty much born into the role of “leader.” Even if I didn’t necessarily want to be. There was no escaping the...

TRAITS OF AN AGGRESSIVE WOMAN (ACCORDING TO GOOGLE): -STRONG TONE OF VOICE, DELIVERY -DEMANDING, “BOSSY” -DEBATER, NOT NECESSARILY ARGUMENTATIVE...

Hey Y’all! I hope you are staying safe and healthy in this season. During this time of social distancing, I hope you are finding new, creative ways...

“April: Sexual Assault Awareness Month” TW : This blog post includes the mention of sexual assault. It’s April. Which means that this month,...