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Jessica Jorgenson's body of work, "Portraiture," featured large scale paintings and charcoal sketches of Biola students and faculty. Photo by Bethany Cissel

[Photo] Senior art shows begin year in Portraiture (Video)

December 5, 2008
Jared Cox drives a 1976 Chevy half-ton pickup converted to three-quarter-ton, with a 4:11 gear ratio. The truck was once his grandfather's and he and his father have spent hundreds of hours fine-tuning it. Cox plans to own the truck for his entire life. Photo by Bethany Cissel

[Photo] Eagles, rev your engines

November 21, 2008
Senior Danika Dahlin got her 1973 Plymouth Satellite from a friend of her dad's who was a professional stunt double. It once had white flames painted down the side, but her mom made her paint over them. Photo by Christina Schantz

John Ojeisekhoba, deputy chief, gives his officers assignments in preparation for the campus-wide Great Southern California ShakeOut, the nation’s largest earthquake drill. Photo by Bethany Cissel

[Photo] Shaking out the kinks: Campus Safety runs a campus-wide earthquake drill

November 17, 2008
Mark Kirchgestner, director of church mobilization with International Justice Mission, spoke at Rock 4 Justice about the mission of his ministry and the need for help all over the world. Photo by Bethany Cissel

The choral group, 'Ordinary People', performed as part of their stance to help raise awareness of human trafficking through the cause of 'My Refuge House'. Photo by Bethany Cissel

A member of JEM performed one of his band's songs, 'My Name is Mary'. Photo by Bethany Cissel

After the concert, there was artwork being sold to add to raise money for the cause of 'My Refuge House'. Photo by Bethany Cissel

'Ordinary People' were one of many performers at Friday night's Rock 4 Justice benefit concert, put on by New Heart Community Church to raise awareness of their ministry 'My Refuge House'. Photo by Bethany Cissel

[Photo] Benefit concert raises awareness for social justice

November 16, 2008
The duet group of Aaron Sabio and Leroy Daniels performed at the Rock 4 Justice benefit concert. Photo by Bethany Cissel

The band '7 or Breakfast' from Cornerstone Church in La Puente, CA were the first to perform at the benefit concert Rock 4 Justice. Photo by Bethany Cissel

The a cappella group Back On Track performed a few songs for the cause of My Refuge House. Photo by Bethany Cissel

The recent change in milk names and titles have caused confusion for people who are have been used to buy milk based on percentages. Photo by Christina Schantz

[Photo] The skinny on milk

November 10, 2008
"Popping" Seong Hoon performed as part of a hip hop dancing trio. Photo by Kelsey Heng

Mr. J Medeiros, hip hop musician from Los Angeles, performed songs from his upcoming album "Of Gods and Girls." Photo by Kelsey Heng

Mr. J Medeiros, Los Angeles hip hop musician, was the featured performance of the night. Photo by Kelsey Heng

Mr. J Medeiros, hip hop musician, was the featured performer at Sola Soul on Nov. 7. Photo by Kelsey Heng

[Photo] Sola Soul provides night of creative diversity (Video)

November 7, 2008
Jose Palos and Xavier Cornelius, a rapping duet, were the first performance of the night. Photo by Kelsey Heng

The audience crowded together to enjoy the performance by the last group, The Breax. Photo by Bethany Cissel

The Breax, a rapping group, were the last performers of the night. Photo by Bethany Cissel

Marlon King, junior, works his way across the court in the exhibition game against UCLA. Photo by Christina Schantz

Marlon King, junior, plays against the UCLA team in the exhibition game on Nov. 7. Photo by Christina Schantz

Courtney Cheatam, junior, cheered alongside the Biola Cheer Squad in the men's basketball game against UCLA. Photo by Christina Schantz

A light pole leans at a 45-degree angle after a UPS truck backed into it early Friday afternoon, Nov. 7. No one was injured in the incident. Photo by Katie McIntosh

[Photo] In parking lot matchup, UPS truck: 1, pole: 0

November 7, 2008
Freshmen Sam Howell and Andrew Johansson study the work of Los Angeles artist Jim Morphesis whose show, Anastatis, features his collection of portraits of the human figure using pieces of meat. Photo by Bethany Cissel

Most of the work featured in Jim Morphesis' show, Anastasis, are his portraits of the human figure, depicted with elements of meat. Photo by Bethany Cissel

[Photo] "Anastasis": Abstract art of resurrection hits gallery

November 5, 2008
The current art gallery features collected works by the Los Angeles artist Jim Morphesis, who emphasizes the motif of death in his show with roses to symbolize fleeting beauty. Photo by Bethany Cissel

Taylor Horky, freshman, Steven Moulton, sophomore, and Ethan Stupfel, freshman, discuss their predictions of the soon to be announced president at the Biola College Republican event in the Caf Banquet Room. Photo by Christina Schantz

[Photo] On-campus political niches celebrate and grieve election results (Video)

November 4, 2008
On Election Day, students proudly wore "I Voted" stickers they received after voting at local polls or with absentee ballots. Photo by Christina Schantz

Candace Cook, junior, and Mark Clark, sophomore, await the updated election results. Photo by Christina Schantz

Stephen Hale provided live updates on propositions at the Democratic celebration held in The Talon. Photo by Christina Schantz

Ronald Toth stands as one of the many students eager to see the presidential election results. Photo by Christina Schantz

Students gathered together in the banquet room Tuesday night to watch the live updates of the presidential election. Photo by Christina Schantz

Daniel Vildasol attended the Democrats Club event and celebrated the victory of Barack Obama. Photo by Christina Schantz

Elizabeth Martinez, freshman, was in charge of the face painting at the Halloween event hosted by Alpha Chi's residents the night of Oct. 31. Photo by Christina Schantz

Vivace Kendall Robins, Freshman, sits by her door while handing out candy. Her dorm room door won 3rd place in the decorating competition. Photo by Christina Schantz

The halls on every floor in Alpha Chi were decorated by the room residents in their specific themes. Photo by Christina Schantz

Alpha residents sit in the lobby throughout the night to welcome families to the event. Photo by Christina Schantz

Emerson Hall is the only all-guys dorm on campus. Photo by Kelsey Heng

[Photo] Dorm of the week: Emerson Hall

October 21, 2008
Horton Third South was searched last week as part of an ongoing investigation into illegal drug use being conducted by Campus Safety and Student Development. KELSEY HENG / The Chimes

[Photo] Campus officials investigate possible drug use on campus

November 10, 2010
Li Apartments is one of few campus dorms which has apartment style living. Photo by Kelsey Heng

[Photo] Dorm of the Week: Li and Welch apartments

October 8, 2008
Thompson Hall is one of few campus dorms which has apartment style living. Photo by Kelsey Heng

[Photo] Dorm of the week: Thompson Hall

October 21, 2008
The lead vocalist from Quartmain, Kristen Alvarado, performed along with her band second in the musical lineup of the evening. Photo by Bethany Cissel

LoveNailTree sponsored The Embarkment. The owner, Tyler Madsen, agreed to sell his merchandise, including t-shirts, jewelry, and headbands throughout the night to help the cause. Photo by Bethany Cissel

[Photo] Biola student takes bold initiative to reach Africa (VIDEO)

November 26, 2008
The audience sat relaxed while listening to the music of The Rococo Gang. Photo by Bethany Cissel

One of the many photographs displayed for sale by Amanda Pritchard. Photo by Bethany Cissel

The Vespers were the final band to perform at the event and they sang to a crowd of loyal fans. Photo by Bethany Cissel

Amanda Pritchard painted on her display of photographs in preparation for the guests to view her work. Photo by Bethany Cissel

Event coordinator Joshua David Watson collects money at the front entrance of the Stewart Lobby as guests enter into the event. Photo by Bethany Cissel

Jason Smart, started off the night, playing his music as guests entered into Stewart Lobby. Photo by Bethany Cissel

Voter guides and proposition information sheets have been arriving all around campus in recent weeks. Photo by Kelsey Heng

[Photo] Learn your props

October 16, 2008
Shaya Greathouse, soprano soloist, shook the hand of Marlin Owen, the Strings Area Coordinator, after singing “The Jewel Song” from Faust. Photo by Christina Schantz

Danielle Evans, a soprano from Biola's Chorale, performs her solo piece “Senza Mamma” from Suor Angelica. Photo by Christina Schantz

[Photo] PRISM starts off the musical year (VIDEO)

October 15, 2008
Shaya Greathouse, soprano, performing her solo piece “The Jewel Song” from Faust. Photo by Christina Schantz

Cellist Nathan Cottrell performed his solo piece, Sonata in G Minor for Cello and Piano Op. 19, accompanied by pianist Jiayi Shi. Photo by Christina Schantz

The Biola orchestra playing Ritual Fire Dance, from “El Amor Brujo.” Photo by Christina Schantz

Nathan Cottrell performing along with the Biola symphony. Photo by Christina Schantz

A selection of students stand at attention formation after their physical training. Photo by Kelsey Heng

ROTC students enduring their Wednesday morning physical training on up and down the stadium stairs. Photo by Kelsey Heng

Nick Griepsma, Biola junior and third year ROTC member, acted as the morning PT instructor working in his role as ROTC officer. Photo by Kelsey Heng

[Photo] Biola ROTC students drill by day, study by night

October 11, 2008
One of four groups of PT trainees face the stadiums stair workout and encouraging each other along the way. Photo by Kelsey Heng

Nick Griepsma, a Biola junior and ROTC PT instructor, begins his early morning training on the stadium bleachers at Cal. State Fullerton. Photo by Kelsey Heng

The Summer Set, on tour from Phoenix, Arizona, was one of the bands that performed at the Eddy Thursday night on the Horton lawn. Photo by Kelsey Heng

[Photo] This Week in Photos

October 10, 2008
Vocalist of the band The Summer Set, from Phoenix, Arizona, Brian Dales performing at the Eddy on Horton's lawn. Photo by Kelsey Heng

Guitarist Josh Montgomery, member of the band The Summer Set on tour from Phoenix, Arizona, playing at the Eddy on Horton's lawn. Photo by Kelsey Heng

President Corey spoke in Wednesday's Day of Prayer chapel encouraging students to 'remain in the vine' and 'to determine what you are grafted into'. Photo by Kelsey Heng

Joel Hasemeyer, member of the band The Fragrance, lead worship in chapel on Oct. 8 to help prepare the hearts of students for the Day of Prayer. Photo by Kelsey Heng

Boxes and slips of paper were placed around campus on Oct. 8 for students to submit to God sins of repentance that were all thrown into a fire later that night at After Dark on McNally field. Photo by Kelsey Heng

Wednesday Oct. 8, chapel offered communion to the student body in accordance with the day of prayer. Photo by Kelsey Heng

Senior Christie Lam, president of the Crowell Investment Society, speaks at a club meeting on Monday night. Photo by Bethany Cissel

[Photo] Investment club lives the financial crisis

October 8, 2008
Meghan Warkentin, Senior, jumps for the block against opponent hit. The volleyball team went up against two of the top three teams in the nation and lost both matches, hurting Biola’s 15-match winning streak. Photo by Bethany Cissel

[Photo] Biola volleyball drops pair of matches to elite GSAC competition

October 2, 2008
Nikki Mathis, Junior, sets up for a pass to her teammate. The women's soccer team faced a 3-0 defeat in their first GSAC game against The Master's College. Photo by Kelsey Heng

[Photo] Women's soccer wins two, loses one

October 2, 2008
Jake Ravenscraft, Sophomore, fights to get the ball away from the Westmont opponent in the home game on Oct. 4. Photo by Christina Schantz

[Photo] Men's soccer has a rough week

October 2, 2008
Outside the Marshburn Hall, another installation art project using Polaroids hanging on the tree. Photo by Kelsey Heng

Another art project set up on around campus, this paper made man is found under the gazebo outside of Bardwell. Photo by Kelsey Heng

Danielle Gomes and Nick Bautista share common perspectives in balancing school and sports while preparing for life after graduation in the spring semester. Photo by Christina Schantz

[Photo] Getting to know your senior athletes

October 1, 2008
Curtis Jones and Kevin Fox have both competed in high-level sports leagues. Jones ran track at James Madison University, a Division 1 school. Fox played baseball professionally after being drafted by the Houston Astros. Photo by Ashley Guerriero

[Photo] Athletes in the crowd

September 25, 2008
On Saturday, September 20th, the city of La Mirada held the local “Olive Festival” at the La Mirada Regional Park—located across the street from Biola. This event highlighted the historical aspect of La Mirada’s abundance of olive groves by serving olives. Photo by Bethany Cissel

[Photo] La Mirada celebrates its second annual Olive Festival

September 24, 2008
On September 20th the city of La Mirada held the “Olive Festival” in order to showcase local businesses, restaurants, and organizations. Photo by Bethany Cissel

Festival crowds participated in a 5K race/walk in effort to support various sponsors, one of which was Biola. Photo by Bethany Cissel

Josh Miller, a transfer from the University of San Diego and Kennedy Chongo, who transferred from Trinity International University both have joined the athletic teams of Biola this year.

[Photo] Getting to know your transfer athletes

September 17, 2008
Thursday morning a high-speed chase ended in the neighborhood of Biola-owned apartments, closing off the street near Trinity Reformed Baptist Church . Photo by Kelsey Heng

[Photo] High-speed chase ends near Biola-owned apartments

September 18, 2008
Protein is often called the building blocks of our bodies, but there is are much better reasons to allow proteins to be the foundation of any diet. Photo by Ashley Guerriero

[Photo] The importance of eating protein

September 16, 2008
El Taco Mexicano, located in the center along with Stater Bros., is a inexpensive and entertaining place to find a good meal. Photo by Christina Schantz

[Photo] El Taco Mexicano provides a tasty, affordable experience

September 16, 2008
AS hopes to become a place that welcomes everyone and grows the student body in their spiritual walks while creating a sense of unity. Photo by Kelsey Heng

[Photo] Weaver shares his vision for AS

September 16, 2008
Fruit and granola bars are a few of the healthier options for snacks between classes. Photo by Sarah Sunderman

[Photo] Quick and healthy snacks between back-to-back classes

September 23, 2008
Freshman outside hitter, Kim Russell slides for a dig off of a block in Biola's game against Westmont Saturday night in Chase Gymnasium, which they won in a 25-7, 25-18, 25-22 sweep. Photo by Christina Schantz

[Photo] Women's volleyball continues to prevail over rival teams

September 17, 2008
Experiencing homesickness isn't limited to only freshmen - many students miss being home at some point or another during the school year. Photo by Kelsey Heng

[Photo] Helping the homesickness fade

September 13, 2008
Biola's financial future is uncertain due to its lack of alumni donations and heavy reliance on student tuition. Photo by Bethany Cissel

[Photo] Funding the future

September 14, 2008
The Associated Students meet every Tuesday afternoon to discuss and vote on proposals. Photo by Kelsey Heng

[Photo] AS departments will suffer cuts next fall

May 15, 2009
President Corey giving the closing reflections to the Biola Ruby Slippers Luncheon, March 2008 | LEHUA KAMAKAWIWOOLE, The Chimes

On the morning of Feb. 25, 2008, the campus was filled with birthday signs, balloons, and posters in celebration of Biola's 100th year. | Photo by Kelsey Heng

[Photo] Biola has history of celebrating its history

February 22, 2010
The percentage increase is not as daunting as in previous years. Graduate programs at Biola are also to be affected. Photo by Rachelle Brown

[Photo] New payment plan eases burden of tuition

May 6, 2014
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