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Alpherson opens Mock Rock with their act showing the highlights of Biola life. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Irene Neller, Jeanette Lynn, John Back and Paul Spears judged the contest before students texted in their votes. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Jonathan Aguilar and Trevor Burket spin beats at the opening of Mock Rock. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Men of Honor takes home first place at Mock Rock, winning the popular vote texted in by the audience. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Mock Rock 2013 packed with pop culture and standout moments

April 20, 2013
Evan Wickham prays a blessing over the Biola community that in every season we would glorify the name of God. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Wickham brothers talk family, video games before performance

April 15, 2013
For one of their last songs, the Wickham brothers lead the crowd in "Revelation Song." | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Having grown up with parents who are worship leaders, Phil and Evan Wickham have been involved in music ministry most of their lives. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Phil Wickham shares about how his new song, "When My Heart is Torn," explores the hope that we have in Jesus Christ, no matter what we are facing. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Wickham brothers to head first Heart of Worship Conference

April 10, 2013
Phil Wickham takes a step back from the microphone while leading the crowd in "Nothing but the Blood." | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Evan Wickham performs a song from his upcoming album. He created a Kickstarter campaign, which is currently underway, in order to fund the project. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Phil and Evan Wickham do not often get to lead worship together, commenting that they were delighted to have an opportunity to do so. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Phil and Evan Wickham lead the crowd in "Cannons," one of Phil's most popular songs. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Senior Jason Leith shares with the crowd about his project Sacred Streets, which brings beauty to those living on Skid Row. He is holding the first portrait, of a man named Thomas, that he drew a number of months ago. More information about his project can be found at sacredstreets.org. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Senior Matt Fier, AS Religious Lectures Coordinator, welcomes attendees to Biola's first Heart of Worship Conference. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Senior Jason Leith draws a portrait of Roberta, a woman he met while walking the streets of Skid Row. For the last few months, Leith has spent time getting to know men and women who are living on Skid Row, drawing their portraits on reclaimed materials and hearing stories about their lives. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Senior gives beauty back to Skid Row

April 10, 2013
Senior Jason Leith draws a portrait of Roberta, a woman he met while walking the streets of Skid Row. For the last few months, Leith has spent time getting to know men and women who are living on Skid Row, drawing their portraits on reclaimed materials and hearing stories about their lives. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Senior gives beauty back to Skid Row

Olivia Blinn, Writer
April 10, 2013
The Jesus mural, located on the side of Barwell Hall near the Caf, was restored in 2011 and has been at the center of discussion for racial diversity on campus. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Jesus mural conversation continues with release of letter

March 21, 2013
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[Photo] Injuries create setbacks but not roadblocks for athletes

March 14, 2013
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[Photo] Swim collects numerous All-Americans at nationals

March 6, 2013
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[Photo] Corey's Corner: when people just don't get Christmas

December 6, 2012
Holiday cheer exudes from junior Kalli Kilmer and junior Erica O'Brien as they light each other's candles and embrace the festivities. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Senior Tenielle Schroeder, sophomore Rebekah Schlick, and junior Holly Emerson share a laugh underneath the freshly fallen fake snow. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Christmas tree lighting partners with festive concert

December 5, 2013
Rick Bee, Senior Director of Alumni and Parent Relations, invites Greer Bascom, wife of the late Ken Bascom, to join him on stage. Before beginning the countdown, they pause to honor Ken Bascom in gratefulness for his contribution to Biola. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Sophomore Nick Mercer, junior Crystal Harrell, sophomore Levi Duren, and junior Tori Caplinger invite the crowd to join in singing Christmas carols. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Diana Rios and 2-year-old Isabella enjoy the snowfall. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Lighting up the tree after the 10-second countdown, Rick Bee and Greer Bascom officially usher in the Christmas season at Biola. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Junior Christian Ortega and Steph Theis ('12) discuss their thoughts on the "Gender and Sexuality Matter" panel at the conclusion of the event. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Committee on Sexual Identity Conversations to continue holding discussion panels

November 1, 2012
The panel members—including Chip Peck, Jennifer Lingenfelter, Matt Groves and Ellie Ash-Balá—each shared their stories of coming out. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Biola Queer Underground panel to feature diverse voices

November 16, 2012
Ellie Ash-Balá welcomes a full audience and speaks about desire to create a safe space at the beginning of the "Gender and Sexuality Matter" panel hosted by the Biola Queer Underground. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Biola Queer Underground panel draws full audience

November 16, 2012
AS President Chris Yim and senior vice president Laura Cook address the cozy crowd at the open forum Wednesday at the Fireplace Pavilion. Only a handful of students attended the $1,500 event. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES

[Photo] First AS open forum sees low turnout

November 8, 2012
Rachael Lampa talks about singing with Tori Kelly after inviting her back onstage. Tori Kelly performed earlier that night. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Lampa and Kelly shine at Eddy, discuss inspiration

November 12, 2012
Rachael Lampa receives a standing ovation from the crowd before singing her last song. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Littleton Odom sings at The Eddy on Thursday after being asked to join Rachael Lampa onstage. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Rachael Lampa hits a high note while singing one of her earlier songs. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Rachael Lampa was the third artist to perform at The Eddy on Thursday. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Rachael Lampa dances and interacts with the crowd from on stage while singing at The Eddy. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Torri Kelly performs for the Sutherland Auditorium crowd. The line waiting for The Eddy on Thursday stretched from Sutherland back to the Bell Tower. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

(Left to right) Junior Sean Mickelson, senior Luke Cheng, and junior Charlie Welikala participate in worship and prayer at the Biolae House of Prayer on Tuesday, Nov. 6. | John Buchanan/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Revive Ministry launches Biola House of Prayer

November 8, 2012
Kevin Penfold, freshman, offers an argument for Biola students’ responsibility to share their biblical knowledge. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Biola ranked as top school to study Bible

February 6, 2013
(Left to right) Junior Kyle Melin, junior Carlo Dangelo, sophomore Brad Winsbury, senior Tim Stensbol, junior Kent Reister, and freshman Joseph Illescas were left with only the steps outside Sutherland to hear the Wednesday afternoon session of Torrey Conference. They called their spot the “overflow-overflow.” | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Wednesday morning speaker, Associate Professor of Intercultural Studies and Missiology, Allen Yeh, tells students, "Explicit proclamation is a necessary, but insufficient condition for salvation." | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Allen Yeh illustrates explicit and implicit proclamation by playing a few songs on his violin, including "Come Thou Fount." | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Yeh discusses the nature of explicit and implicit proclamation in opening session

October 16, 2012
On Wednesday morning, President Corey shares about the theme of the 77th Torrey Conference, "From This Place: Proclaiming Good News in a Changing World," explaining how it derives from a Lyman Stewart quote. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

On Wednesday morning, Associate Professor of Intercultural Studies and Missiology, Allen Yeh, plays violin with the chapel band. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Staff Editorial: Torrey Conference theme a refreshing take on missions

October 18, 2012
Senior Mackenzie Burns shares in communion during chapel on Wednesday morning. Every semester, students are invited to “go to the table” in chapel during the campus-wide Day of Prayer. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Chapel is like Chipotle

February 20, 2013
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[Photo] "Sexuality Matters" panel draws more than 500 students, discusses Biola policy

September 28, 2012
Junior Andrea Maglione writes words of encouragement and peace on a prayer board that will be given to a local mosque in the upcoming week. | Emily Arnold/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Students gather to pray about growing hostility in Muslim countries

September 28, 2012
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[Photo] BMX rider Terry Adams shares his love for extreme sports with Biola students

September 23, 2012
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[Photo] Top 10 albums of the year

December 6, 2012
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[Photo] A fulfilling Biola experience

September 20, 2012
After a group of Emerson men deliver a captivating performance to *NSYNC's "Bye Bye Bye," another crew enters to Michael Jackson's "Thriller" to perform some final choreography. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

In between nation ball games, students volunteer for a competition that involves nylons and tennis balls. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

In a surprise performance, several Emerson men launch into a well-rehearsed dance to *NSYNC's "Bye Bye Bye." | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Cheering and dancing throughout the night, resident assistants from Horton keep their dorm pumped up. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Hart students remind everyone that they possess the revered Biola egg. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Students take their best shots during the tournament in an effort to help their dorm come out on top. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Winning the pristine trophy and bragging rights for the next year, OCC becomes the new Nationball champion. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

[Photo] OCC wins Nationball 2012

September 14, 2012
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[Photo] Distraction in chapel: Singspiration goes too far

April 8, 2013
Answering questions at the HHS Open Forum, President Barry Corey eloquently responds with conviction. | Emily Arnold/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Open forum discusses reasons for lawsuit

September 13, 2012
Sticking around for nearly two hours after the show, Josh Garrels greeted and prayed over many Biola students. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Singing his last song of the night, Josh Garrels sets his guitar down and performs The Resistance. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Singing his last song of the night, Josh Garrels sets his guitar down and performs The Resistance. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Looking out upon a sea of over 1,000 faces, Josh Garrels plays for a captivated crowd at the Eddy. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Looking out upon a sea of over 1,000 faces, Josh Garrels plays for a captivated crowd at the Eddy. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Looking out upon a sea of over 1,000 faces, Josh Garrels plays for a captivated crowd at the Eddy. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Drinking a cup of tea from Common Grounds, Josh Garrels refreshes his tired voice in between songs. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Opening for Josh Garrels, senior Carson Leith performs an original for the giant crowd. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Opening for Josh Garrels, senior Carson Leith performs an original for the giant crowd. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

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[Photo] Gender gap in chapel speakers contradicts Biola's goal to equip students

September 7, 2012
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[Photo] Caf expansion postponed by city approval delays

September 5, 2012
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[Photo] President Corey announces "From This Place" chapel theme

September 6, 2012
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[Photo] Spiritual Development rolls out chapel changes

September 6, 2012
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[Photo] Corey's Corner: lawsuit and human sexuality part of new year

September 7, 2012
Bon Appetit promotes food truck naming competition in the cafeteria on Tuesday, Sept. 4. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Bon Appétit preps for mobile food truck debut

August 31, 2012
Senior Tony Montalvo (left) and junior Scott Hayes (right) chase down the ball in Saturday night's game against Azusa Pacific University. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Men’s soccer drops season opener to rival Azusa

September 1, 2012
Senior Austin Ranson primarily used ink and watercolor on paper to express his theme of exploring definitions of masculinity. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Senior Art Shows: four seniors share struggles, inspirations

May 15, 2012
AS vice president and president Ryan Freudenburg and Janine Marderian announce the AS and SMU presidential candidates. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

[Photo] AS and SMU presidential candidates announced during elections chapel

March 19, 2012
Students and missionary leaders and recruiters converse, share information, and stories. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Junior Chris Stutzman Jr. competes in a freestyle event during the PCSC Conference Championship on Feb 8-11, 2012. Stutzman secured three Biola records in freestyle events at the NAIA national Championships on March 1-3. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Nerud sixth, Stutzman eighth at Bulldog Pentathlon

November 24, 2012
Senior Brittney Rosania competed in a butterfly event at the PCSC meet Wednesday, Feb. 8. The women’s team scored 313 points to place 11 out of 13 teams. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Swimming and diving snag 18 national qualifiers

February 16, 2012
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