I accidentally stumbled upon Fiesta Latina during my freshman year at Biola in 2021. I was coming back from an evening class, heading to the Student Union Building (SUB), hoping to get the next day's homework done. From a distance, I heard the sound of music and cheer coming from the SUB area. I eventually...

Hispanic Heritage Month began on Sept. 15, and Biola has made an effort at honoring all the diverse Latin countries represented on campus. Each year, Biola has celebrated this month from Sept. 15–Oct. 15.  “Each year we observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15–Oct. 15 by celebrating...

Rhythmic music, colorful balloons and a string of flags decorated this year’s Fiesta Latina celebration at the Fireplace Pavilion on Friday. The 10th annual event from Student Programming and Activities and the Unidos club, Fiesta Latina was lively, filled with Latino food, music and dance. The festival...

Every week, the Chimes partners with Biola's student-run radio, KBR The Torch, to give an update on weekly news. This week's podcast features host and Chimes Arts & Entertainment Editor Pierce Singgih and Chimes Editor-in-chief Christian Leonard, and includes updates about Torrey Conference, athletic...

Every week, the Chimes partners with Biola's student-run radio, KBR The Torch, to give an update on weekly news. This week's podcast features host Caleb Aguilera and Chimes Editor-in-chief Christian Leonard, and includes updates about the recent Fiesta Latina event, changes to the Torrey Solidarity program...

This story was originally published in print on Oct. 4, 2018. The Unidos club hosted its annual “Fiesta Latina” on Sept. 28 in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, contributing to the Hispanic Serving Institution discussion at Biola. Students, along with staff, ate different Latin American...