3/6/2026 - Daisy Sachoff
IBEX Students Shelter in Israel During Iran Conflict
IBEX students studying in Israel are safe but sheltering in place after several Iranian missiles landed near their campus Friday night.
Brian Biedebach, father of two students on the trip and a pastor at Grace Community Church, shared an update Sunday with his fellowship group, Steadfast. He said the students remain unharmed after missiles struck a city about 12 miles from their campus.
Among the students connected to the Steadfast fellowship group are Isaac Erazo, Leah Burke, Benjamin and Bradley Biedebach, all of whom are reported safe.
At this time, program leaders are not attempting to evacuate the students from Israel. Instead, they are monitoring the situation and hoping the conflict subsides so the semester can continue as planned.
The missile strikes come amid a wider regional conflict following a joint U.S.–Israeli operation that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader and dozens of senior officials in a targeted strike on Iran’s leadership. In response, Iran has launched missiles and drones at multiple countries across the region, including Israel and several Gulf states. Some commentators have suggested the attacks may represent the final breath of a dying regime and will not last long.
Biedebach asked the fellowship group to pray for the students’ safety and for their ability to complete the semester in the Holy Land.
Students heading to Singapore for ‘internship’ GO! Trip
05/02/25 - Elizabeth Powell
At the end of May, a group of 16 students will travel to Singapore for five weeks to learn about being Christians in the marketplace and being a part of the local church. The trip, led by students Matthew Radmilovich and Ella Chung under the oversight of TMU provost, Dr. Mitch Hopewell, is the first trip sent by TMU to Singapore.
Redeemer Church plant putting down roots in Canyon Country
05/02/25 - Elizabeth Powell
When Mark and Michelle Spansel moved back to the Santa Clarita Valley from their church in Ohio in 2019, they little knew that God was preparing them and a group of other believers to plant a church in Canyon Country five years later.
05/02/25 - Daisy Roser
Post production ... ‘anything but ordinary’
High stakes, drama, problem-solving, and danger; post-production balances many on-set elements and responsibilities, but the most important one is gathering the footage from the various camera cards used during the day and sorting it into a secure filing system with multiple backups. Why?
05/02/25 - Andie Valdes
Kingsley living his dream in TMU’s Bible Department
Professor Jared Kingsley’s life changed on the day he turned 17.
05/02/25 - Katherina Arcos
With the introduction of a new professor under the TMU Communication Department, a course with a rich tradition within the major has gotten a makeover.
Collins’ fresh take on an old standard
05/02/25 - Claire Burke
Outbound seniors get reflective as the end nears
One week from today, the class of 2025 will be walking the stage at graduation and receiving their diplomas.
05/02/25 - Jesse Vanderpool
Jeronimo: The rhythm of a music major
At 6 years old, while most kids were learning how to ride a bike or playing kickball, Hector's eyes were opened to the world of music.
05/02/25 - Elizabeth Powell
Finding your match within campus culture
Dating at TMU can have a tarnished reputation, and often for good reason.
05/02/25 - Katherina Arcos
Chorale set for summer tour of Pacific Northwest
Every year The Master’s University Chorale, an ensemble of the Paul T. Plew School of Music, travels on a tour to promote the Chorale and the university.
05/02/25 - Elizabeth Powell
Varner, Hegg to release new commentary on Matthew
Bible professors Dr. William Varner and Dr. David Hegg have partnered together to write a new academic commentary on the book of Matthew, titled Matthew’s Messiah: His Jewish Life and Ministry, expected to be released near the end of this summer, 2025.
05/02/25 - Claire Burke
Solving the ever-present puzzle of gossip
Proverbs 26:22 states, “The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to the inmost parts.”
05/02/25 - Zach Jenkins
Intercollegiate athletic programs staying put in NAIA
“Anybody that says we have current plans to go [NCAA Division II] doesn’t know what they’re talking about.”
05/02/25 - Noah Cannon
Chicken jockey and the fall of theatre decency
Here’s how my week went: I ate a bowl of nails, painted myself pink and drove my Ducati off the side of the Grand Canyon.
05/02/25 - Zach Jenkins
'Stang Sports Capsules: Spring sports take aim at national hardware
The men’s volleyball team (24-0, 10-0) enters the national tournament with a perfect record, a GSAC regular season title and a GSAC Conference Tournament title.
05/02/25 - Andie Valdes
Q&A: Cinema & Digital Arts major Hannah Bleeker
I didn’t initially intend to go to college, but honestly, I think I was scared of how far out of my comfort zone it was.
05/02/25 - Claire Burke
The pros and cons of doing college on a small campus
05/02/25 - Andie Valdes
