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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Torrey Conference 2023: “Grace and Truth”

Biola hosts its annual Torrey Conference. The community congregates in Chase Gymnasium to worship and learn about grace and truth.
Finding “Grace and Truth” in topics of race, sex and doubt.
Dalet Valles, Colin Twisslemann, Patricia Yang, Olivia Kam, and Monica Salazar-Jimenez • October 14, 2023

DAY ONE, SESSION ONE Chase gymnasium was filled with people as many gathered to learn and worship about grace and truth at Biola’s annual Torrey Conference. This year’s theme covered topics on race, sex and doubt centered around John 1:14.  The first session opened with worship by Davy Flowers...

Biola honors Dr. Alina Beary

Biola University holds memorial for Dr. Alina Beary on Metzger Lawn.
Guests attend memorial service dedicated to Beary on Metzger Lawn.
Natalie Fassnacht, News Editor • September 14, 2023

It was cold and quiet Tuesday night as family, friends and students of Dr. Alina Beary gathered on Metzger Lawn in a memorial service dedicated to her life and legacy. Beary was a professor in the Torrey Honors College who was in a fatal pedestrian-vehicle accident on the night of Aug. 30. The memorial...

2023 Missions Conference: Land of the Living

Attendees raise their hands as Met By Love worship leads the crowd in praise.
The 93rd annual Missions Conference commences.
Hannah Larson, Amelia Schuhler, Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo, Patricia Yang, Caleb Crawley, Hope Smith, and Dalet Valles • March 23, 2023

The 93rd Missions Conference launched on Wednesday, with lines for the gym stretching back to the bell tower. As the main session filled up, students were directed to overflow locations: Sutherland Auditorium, Mayers Auditorium, Calvary Chapel and Lansing Recital Hall. DAY ONE, SESSION ONE Missions...