Grocery store upgrades
The local market sells fresh flowers that are much cheaper than the florist down the street, but the grocery bouquets lack flair and grace. However, if you buy several bunches and separate their contents, you can turn ordinary market flowers into creative centerpieces.
Of fiances and “Figaro” (Video)
A very popular opera to perform at the college level, “The Marriage of Figaro” was performed at Biola in 2000 with a modernized setting. This time around, the production is being depicted in the original 18th century.
“Figaro” is a comic opera well known for its complicated and often confusing plot. The 15 characters and fast pace, as well as the assumed knowledge of Beaumarchais’ previous play, “La Folle Journée” provides a challenge for the modern viewer.
New media, new faces
Mastering the present, but keeping a keen eye for the future has kept Brian Miller on his toes for 13 years. As overseer of Biola’s marketing content, Miller has witnessed an overhaul of his department since his Biola debut in the late 90s.
15 minutes to spare: work or break?
It seems like a simple question: you have 15 extra minutes before your next class. Should you start getting ahead on tonight’s reading or just relax for a little while?
Spirit and Sound Features Future of Forestry
Future of Foresty, a Christian rock alternative band from San Diego, California, welcomed in the start of the semester at the first all worship chapel of the spring on January 30, 2009. Check out the gallery for a closer look at the chapel.
Mentorship program helps students discuss issues, build relationships (VIDEO)
Have you ever just needed to talk? Biola Student Development’s Community Mentor Program exists to help students who find themselves in just such a scenario.
Dan Parris, Biola grad, in his quest to find funding for Give a Damn at the Sundance Film Festival
Dan Parris, a Biola film graduate has big dreams. He wants to make a documentary about a trip to Africa, where he plans to live on a dollar a day. His project, “Give a Damn?” is ambitious, but Parris is passionately pursuing opportunities to make his dream a reality.
Biola students see Sundance
Each January, for the past 25 years, Park City, Utah has welcomed some of the biggest and brightest red carpet stars and budding filmmakers to its picaresque snowy surroundings for its annual Sundance Film Festival. For five years, it has also played host to Biola film students who capitalize on the chance to experience one of the world’s most praised film festivals, and even receive class credit in the process.
The King’s Men: Get to know the a cappella octet that is taking Biola by storm
Midnight Madness, the Christmas tree lighting and yesterday’s Christmas chapel all had one standout factor that made them memorable moments: The King’s Men. Biola’s a cappella group has a way of making any place they sing feel perfectly right, especially during the holiday season. But who are the men who put on such stirring performances?
Thrice brings down the House of Blues in a just-for-biola show
The posters littered the campus almost a full month before: “An exclusive show with Thrice 12/9/08.”
I couldn’t believe my eyes. One of my favorite bands playing just for Biola? That’s the perfect night. I quickly secured my tickets and the wait began.
Senior film student Matthew Jones honored at Caucus awards dinner
Senior film student Matthew Jones was honored Sunday at the 26th Annual Awards Dinner of The Caucus for Producers, Writers & Directors. Jones’ short film “Choices” was chosen by the members of The Caucus to receive one of their Student Production Grants, a $5,000 award given to student filmmakers for particularly noteworthy projects.
On the open road
Three months ago, a 900-mile road trip would have made just about anybody cringe. With average gas prices peaking at $4.62 per gallon in California in July, sticker shock sent drivers into panic mode. Demand for hybrids and talk about alternative fuels flared up. Nationwide, drivers cut mileage more suddenly than ever before.
But then the prices literally plummeted to levels not seen in five years. Though it’s not terribly comforting in light of the freshly-declared recession, there is one upshot – it gave many Biola students, including two Chimes editors, one more chance at the great American road trip on the cheap.
“Between the Pages” is a Q-and-A series that explores one’s life through books that have shaped and influenced them. Books affect the forming...