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Chapel speaker encourages Biola to learn from MLK’s dream

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The first Biola Hour of the spring 2019 semester challenges Biola to develop multi-ethnic bonds.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor January 18, 2019

In preparation for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Biola Hour hosted Fellowship Monrovia lead pastor Albert Tate on Friday to discuss King’s impact and the importance of multi-ethnicity in the church. THE DREAM Tate answered questions from Biola Hour host and assistant dean of chapels and worship...

SGA hosts “One-Sided: A wake up call to our own insecurities”

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At AfterDark, SGA speaks on the importance of mental health and social image.
Macie Cummings, News Editor (Fall 2018) October 25, 2018

The Student Government Association took to the chapel stage during AfterDark as a part of the SGA chapel. They choose to highlight and speak on an aspect of mental health regarding the way people portray themselves to the world. SGA CHAPEL FACILITATES DISCUSSION Hope senator and sophomore public relations...

SGA Rundown: final preparations made for SGA Chapel

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The new-look SGA chapel will take place during AfterDark and focus on mental health.
Austin Green and Rebecca Mitchell October 19, 2018

Before Thursday’s Student Government Association senate meeting got underway, senior vice president Katherine Davis broke the senators into groups so they could pray for each other and help each other discern what burdens to give to God at the halfway point of the semester. It would set the tone...

A 24K eyesore: Calvary Chapel’s redesign failure

A 24K eyesore: Calvary Chapel’s redesign failure
Why a Christian approach to beauty and architecture matters.
Koh Yamamoto, Freelance Writer October 17, 2018

Calvary Chapel has been redesigned. Hailed as an “artistic renovation,” the $1.9 million construction effort, including a 24K gold wall, is a modernization from its previously spartan and iconoclastic design, but with it comes issues of its message. The redesign matters because architectural design...

Caf banquet hall renamed to honor Korean evangelist

Photo Features the Korean Children's Choir. The performance featured traditional Korean performance aspects such as Pungmul, a dance that utilizes drums, dancing and singing.
Chapel celebrated Billy Kim and included a performance by Korean Children’s Choir.
Macie Cummings, News Editor (Fall 2018) September 28, 2018

Biola Hour celebrated Korean culture with a performance from the Korean Children’s Choir from the Far East Broadcasting Company as well as hearing from Christian evangelist Billy Kim on Sept. 28. Kim is renowned around Korea for his ministry, and is currently president of the FEBC-Korea. To...

Students vote for representatives

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Chapel hosts three teams of SGA presidential candidates and one SMU candidate.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief February 14, 2018

Three pairs of Student Government Association presidential and vice presidential candidates, as well as the unopposed Student Missionary Unionpresidential candidate, delivered their campaign platforms in chapel on Feb. 14. This election marks the first time three teams have campaigned for presidency...

Spiritual Development’s role in the spiritual transformation process

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Student discern God’s plan for their lives in college and beyond with Spiritual Development’s guidance.
Caitlin Blackmon, Features Apprentice January 31, 2018

College proves difficult for many students—spiritual life included. At a time when many things feel uncertain and confusing, Biola’s Spiritual Development program encourages students to bring their worries and needs to God. SPIRITUAL JOURNEY Life happens, and oftentimes students find themselves...

Senators gather to hear updates

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SGA passes an internal proposal and prepares for events.
Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor January 18, 2018

In the first Student Government Association meeting of the semester, senators heard about upcoming events and voted on an internal proposal. Vice president of administrative services Olivia Romo shared elections updates, including the application due date of Jan. 18 and the SGA elections chapel on...

Christian Clubbing: Hula club dances during chapel

Performers from the Hula Halau club pose in Chase Gymnasium after Monday's chapel.
Biola’s Hula Halau club performs cultural dances as a form of worship.
Macie Cummings, News Editor (Fall 2018) November 29, 2017

The Hula Halau club lead worship for the student body through cultural dances during chapel on Monday morning. WORSHIP THROUGH DANCE This is their first performance in chapel for the school year, although they performed at various school events last spring. They began with two numbers, before chapel...

Faith fosters forgiveness

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Turkish and Armenian Christians seek reconciliation after deep held hatred.
Jessica Goddard, Writer October 10, 2017
Turkish and Armenian Christians seek reconciliation after deep held hatred.

Interns seek God through work

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Four students share their internship experiences.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer October 8, 2017
Four students share their internship experiences.

SGA surprises President Corey at chapel

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Senators shock Corey to celebrate his 10 years of serving Biola as president.
Anahi Vences, Writer May 17, 2017
Senators shock Corey to celebrate his 10 years of serving Biola as president.