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Amazing Short Stories for a Busy Semester

Amazing Short Stories for a Busy Semester
Your next reading might be on this list.
Clarissa Jocelyn, Managing Editor September 17, 2024

As the semester starts and the pace ramps up, not all of us have the time to read more books for fun on top of our classes' reading requirements. For those who want to read more books but do not have the time to read a 300-page novel, here are some short stories you can read between class breaks or on...

Biola’s AAPI community hosts the 90639 Night Market

Biolans sample Asian food and watch cultural performances at the 90639 Night Market.
Students sample food and explore artwork from Asian cultures.
Shelby LaPorte, Entertainment Editor February 21, 2023

On Feb. 20, Biola’s Asian American and Pacific Islander community hosted the second annual 90639 Night Market. Set up across from the Fluor Fountain, attendees had the opportunity to partake in several cuisines and enjoy performances such as beatboxing and dancing. EMBRACING CULTURES From kimbap...

The best books to put on your must-read list this semester

The best books to put on your must-read list this semester
For the book lovers at Biola, check out these prize-winning titles.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor January 27, 2022

Making the time to read for pleasure as a busy student or adult can be difficult. However, when the practice of reading is given the time it deserves, much can be learned. Check out our reading list of books published from the 1800s to present-day. “THE GIVER” - LOIS LOWRY This classic, published...

The Grishaverse is beautifully reimagined in Netflix’s latest release

The Grishaverse is beautifully reimagined in Netflix’s latest release
“Shadow and Bone” rectifies the reputation of YA adaptations for the small screen.
Joshua Flores, Staff Writer April 29, 2021

Based on the best-selling series by author Leigh Bardugo, Netflix released the highly-anticipated female-led adventure series full of adolescent romance and grotesque creatures, exploring politics and complex world building. Consistent with the source material and expanding on Bardugo’s fictional world,...

10 books to add to your quarantine reading list

10 books to add to your quarantine reading list
Check out these books instead of texting your ex.
Emily Coffey, Lauren McBride, and Kayla Santos April 18, 2020

If there was ever a time to return to reading for pleasure, it is now. If you need a place to start, check out these quarantine essentials, hand picked by our Arts and Entertainment staff.  “The Invention of Hugo Cabret” by Brian Selznick For those less interested in wordy paragraphs, this beautifully...

Summer school just got cool

Student looking at their laptop next to Fluor fountain
The two sessions save money and help students graduate earlier.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) April 26, 2018

Summer often coincides with beach trips, Netflix binges, seasonal jobs and restful sleep. For some, it serves as a time to catch up on units and to save time and money through summer courses LOOKING AT THE NUMBERS With the new calendar change, the summer sessions at Biola now include two terms....

Some great, and not so great, book to film adaptations

Some great, and not so great, book to film adaptations
Adapting literature to film proves a tricky task, here are some significant attempts.
Caleb Aguilera, Arts & Entertainment Editor March 14, 2018

Hollywood gets its inspiration from just about anywhere. Before movies were around to capture the world’s attention and imagination, books were responsible for that task, and they still are to some extent. Books have the unique ability to utilize the power to create in one’s mind more than any other...

Professors provide textbooks in new ways

Illustration by Nicole Landon
Students and faculty try to mitigate publishers’ high prices for new course materials.
Victoria Chiang, Copy Editor November 8, 2017
Students and faculty try to mitigate publishers’ high prices for new course materials.

Brett McCracken highlights the struggle of Christianity

Photo Courtesy of Brett McCracken
An expose on the much needed dialogue between believers and the church.
Vic Silva, Writer October 31, 2017
An expose on the much needed dialogue between believers and the church.

Recreational reading restores rich culture of ideas

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In a time of instant gratification and social media, books can provide both a rest and challenge to students.
Justin Yun, Writer May 9, 2017
In a time of instant gratification and social media, books can provide both a rest and challenge to students.

Students exchange books

Caroline Sommers/THE CHIMES
A Hope RA provides a way for students to read different books.
Jana Eller, Office Manager April 4, 2017
A Hope RA provides a way for students to read different books.

Library becomes an open book

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La Mirada Library opens with major changes complete.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer November 25, 2016
La Mirada Library opens with major changes complete.