Torrey conference addresses sex and faith

Seats were scarce in Chase Gymnasium on Wednesday morning as Biola students swarmed the room for the first session of the 73rd annual Torrey Memorial Bible Conference. This year’s conference is entitled Sex and the Soul.

October 22, 2008

Seats were scarce in Chase Gymnasium on Wednesday morning as Biola students swarmed the room for the first session of the 73rd annual Torrey Memorial Bible Conference. This year’s conference is entitled Sex and the Soul.

Faith and politics blend and clash at Iwata lecture series

God’s place in politics, as well as the very essence of Christianity, were topics of discussion in last week’s Iwata lecture series featuring Gerson Moreno-Riano, chair of government at Regent University. “We must ask ourselves, ‘What do we want political systems to do?’” he said during his first lecture Monday night.

October 16, 2008

God’s place in politics, as well as the very essence of Christianity, were topics of discussion in last week’s Iwata lecture series featuring Gerson Moreno-Riano, chair of government at Regent University. “We must ask ourselves, ‘What do we want political systems to do?’” he said during his first lecture Monday night.

AS senate pushes for bike racks, Caf changes

Proposals for a new sound system and more bike racks on campus are among the issues the Associated Students senate has taken up this month.

October 16, 2008

Proposals for a new sound system and more bike racks on campus are among the issues the Associated Students senate has taken up this month.

Biola welcomes family members for Parent Weekend

An airplane ride away, Teres Olson couldn’t wait to get some one-on-one time with her daughter Beverly, a Biola sophomore majoring in elementary education. After all, being from the small, rural town of Kerrville, Texas, Beverly can’t exactly come home every weekend to visit. Olson was just one mother among many parents last weekend who were united once again with their student for the university’s annual Parent Weekend.

October 16, 2008

An airplane ride away, Teres Olson couldn’t wait to get some one-on-one time with her daughter Beverly, a Biola sophomore majoring in elementary education. After all, being from the small, rural town of Kerrville, Texas, Beverly can’t exactly come home every weekend to visit. Olson was just one mother among many parents last weekend who were united once again with their student for the university’s annual Parent Weekend.

PRISM starts off the musical year (VIDEO)

In addition to parent luncheons, a Shane & Shane concert, presidential campus walks, rival soccer games and full house volleyball matches, students and family had the opportunity to sit and enjoy the hard work done thus far in the choral and symphonic year. Check out the video and gallery for a closer look at the moments leading up to the event and some memorable concert highlights.

October 15, 2008

In addition to parent luncheons, a Shane & Shane concert, presidential campus walks, rival soccer games and full house volleyball matches, students and family had the opportunity to sit and enjoy the hard work done thus far in the choral and symphonic year. Check out the video and gallery for a closer look at the moments leading up to the event and some memorable concert highlights.

Rocking the youth vote

If projections are correct, young voters will have a larger than ever impact on the outcome of November's general election. The Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement reported the national turnout rate for youth voters rose from 9 percent in the 2000 primaries to 17 percent in this past spring's primaries, likely indicating increased participation in the General Election.

October 14, 2008

If projections are correct, young voters will have a larger than ever impact on the outcome of November's general election. The Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement reported the national turnout rate for youth voters rose from 9 percent in the 2000 primaries to 17 percent in this past spring's primaries, likely indicating increased participation in the General Election.

YouTube Clip of the Week

This week's pick is made possible by ingenious Japanese brains who - apparently - don't have to deal with lawsuits. Watch game contestants attempt to contort their bodies to fit through Tetris shapes and get knocked over when they don't.

October 14, 2008

This week's pick is made possible by ingenious Japanese brains who - apparently - don't have to deal with lawsuits. Watch game contestants attempt to contort their bodies to fit through Tetris shapes and get knocked over when they don't.

Shane & Shane offer worshipful concert

Candles lined the stage in Sutherland Auditorium, quieting concert attendees as they walked down the aisles and took their seats. Ambient lighting illuminated a simple yet captivating set of draped cloth and looming branches. Check out the Video and the gallery for a closer look at the event.

October 13, 2008

Candles lined the stage in Sutherland Auditorium, quieting concert attendees as they walked down the aisles and took their seats. Ambient lighting illuminated a simple yet captivating set of draped cloth and looming branches. Check out the Video and the gallery for a closer look at the event.

Biola ROTC students drill by day, study by night

It’s five in the morning. Time to get moving. Up stairs, down stairs, across the field, always keeping in step. Maintaining concentration, backbone, spirit, and awareness. Some may falter and others may lose last night’s dinner on the training ground. Regardless, the rhythm continues and the swe ...

October 11, 2008

It’s five in the morning. Time to get moving. Up stairs, down stairs, across the field, always keeping in step. Maintaining concentration, backbone, spirit, and awareness. Some may falter and others may lose last night’s dinner on the training ground. Regardless, the rhythm continues and the swe ...

This Week in Photos

We all know the feeling of a moment passed too quickly, a day gone too fast, and a week that has disappeared before one’s own eyes. This Week in Photos is an effort to slow down the passing days and recognize what is happening all around us. Take a look at the gallery to see some of the many things that happened at Biola this week.

October 10, 2008

We all know the feeling of a moment passed too quickly, a day gone too fast, and a week that has disappeared before one’s own eyes. This Week in Photos is an effort to slow down the passing days and recognize what is happening all around us. Take a look at the gallery to see some of the many things that happened at Biola this week.

Investment club lives the financial crisis

For the Crowell School of Business Investment Society, a financial club at Biola, the financial crisis has been more than just headlines. The group’s investment fund has gone down recently due to the unstable market. Christie Lam, the club president, said this is frustrating, but “the money has to spin.”

October 8, 2008

For the Crowell School of Business Investment Society, a financial club at Biola, the financial crisis has been more than just headlines. The group’s investment fund has gone down recently due to the unstable market. Christie Lam, the club president, said this is frustrating, but “the money has to spin.”

Dating and beyond: “First impressions”

Hey Biola! This is Axel Geirmek and B-Mar the Star, bringing you the new dating opinion at Biola! And yes, we are men. So girls, that means you’ll be getting the real men’s perspective you’ve always wanted on those annoying Biola boys. And don’t trip guys, we’re here for you too; we’ll be discussing the dating issues that have you flustered and confused (because women can be confusing sometimes).

October 7, 2008

Hey Biola! This is Axel Geirmek and B-Mar the Star, bringing you the new dating opinion at Biola! And yes, we are men. So girls, that means you’ll be getting the real men’s perspective you’ve always wanted on those annoying Biola boys. And don’t trip guys, we’re here for you too; we’ll be discussing the dating issues that have you flustered and confused (because women can be confusing sometimes).