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Old books and strong faith

For Biola professor David Horner, who has an extreme allergy to even trace amounts of mold, reading the very books he loves can be deadly.

George Garcia, Writer • March 17, 2010

For Biola professor David Horner, who has an extreme allergy to even trace amounts of mold, reading the very books he loves can be deadly.

WEB ONLY: Library art exhibit leads Women’s History Month celebrations

“Pearls in Process: Celebrating the Creativity of Women” is this year’s theme for Biola’s third annual celebration.

Crista De Silva, Writer • March 15, 2010

“Pearls in Process: Celebrating the Creativity of Women” is this year’s theme for Biola’s third annual celebration.

What’s so different about Catholicism?

Growing up, I had a neighborhood friend named Patrick. Patrick went to private Catholic school, attended mass on Saturday nights, and crossed himself before meals.

Gregory Cox, Writer • March 10, 2010

Growing up, I had a neighborhood friend named Patrick. Patrick went to private Catholic school, attended mass on Saturday nights, and crossed himself before meals.

101 things to do before you graduate

You got four years. Better get started.

March 10, 2010

You got four years. Better get started.

Alumnus founded organization that feeds needy around the world

Rob Andrews founded Project Feedthem Inc., which is currently helping with Haiti relief.

Kristi Peterson, Writer • March 3, 2010

Rob Andrews founded Project Feedthem Inc., which is currently helping with Haiti relief.

A trip to Uganda changed him forever

Sophomore Ben Carpenter travels regularly to help with AIDS relief organization He Intends Victory. He has shot photographs of his experiences, some of which are displayed in Common Grounds.

Shanley Knox, Writer • March 3, 2010

Sophomore Ben Carpenter travels regularly to help with AIDS relief organization He Intends Victory. He has shot photographs of his experiences, some of which are displayed in Common Grounds.

Tweets send Eagles scouring campus for prizes

In a Homecoming event, students followed (literally) instructions from Biola's Twitter page that led to prizes hidden around campus.

Caitlin Ryan, Writer • March 3, 2010

In a Homecoming event, students followed (literally) instructions from Biola's Twitter page that led to prizes hidden around campus.

WEB ONLY: Students skip meals, Facebook for Lent

Lent, typically thought of as a Catholic or Orthodox tradition, is gaining popularity among Evangelicals, including some Biolans who attend local churches.

Patricia Diaz, Writer • February 26, 2010

Lent, typically thought of as a Catholic or Orthodox tradition, is gaining popularity among Evangelicals, including some Biolans who attend local churches.

If Biola had a wishlist…

Students, faculty and staff share their birthday wishes for Biola.

Matthew Fier, Writer • February 24, 2010

Students, faculty and staff share their birthday wishes for Biola.

Interrupt him, really, he wants you to

Michael Brandon Lee, a 24-year-old junior from Illinois, has taken a lighter load of classes so he can pray for physically and emotionally hurting students.

George Garcia, Writer • February 24, 2010

Michael Brandon Lee, a 24-year-old junior from Illinois, has taken a lighter load of classes so he can pray for physically and emotionally hurting students.

After 86 years, a Torrey is back at Biola

Junior intercultural studies major Joanna Torrey is the great-great-granddaughter of R.A. Torrey, Biola's first dean, yet she is the first person in her family to attend the university.

Heather Tanji, Writer • February 24, 2010

Junior intercultural studies major Joanna Torrey is the great-great-granddaughter of R.A. Torrey, Biola's first dean, yet she is the first person in her family to attend the university.

Expecting miracles from Haiti

I met Beta when she was four, laughing in the middle of a floor puzzle with eight or so orphans around her. It was July 2006, and it was my first trip to Port-au-Prince.

Shanley Knox, Writer • February 10, 2010

I met Beta when she was four, laughing in the middle of a floor puzzle with eight or so orphans around her. It was July 2006, and it was my first trip to Port-au-Prince.