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The Chimes

Fiesta Latina minds the culture gap

Pictured left to right - Kiara Rascon, Karla Fuentes, Diana Escobar at Fiesta Latina 2024
Bridging the cultural gap between Latino culture and the Biola experience
Isahi Minero, Opinions Editor October 1, 2024

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...

We should all celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

We should all celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Our goal in celebrating should be inclusivity through appreciation.
Evana Upshaw, Opinions Editor September 18, 2020

Making up 18% of the U.S. population, people of Hispanic/Latino heritage have been instrumental in shaping the culture of our nation. Now is the time to intentionally commemorate influential Latinos from the past and present, while also lifting up the next generation of Hispanic children who are our...

Students unify through worship

Chak Hee Lo/THE CHIMES
“Noche de Alabanza” provides space for praise and community.
Kendall Jarboe, Writer November 9, 2017
“Noche de Alabanza” provides space for praise and community.

Fusion connects diverse students

Caitlin Gaines/THE CHIMES
Newest affinity group, Fusion, brings multi-ethnic students together.
Alison Hartzler, Writer November 1, 2017
Newest affinity group, Fusion, brings multi-ethnic students together.

Celebration enlightens perceptions

Rebecca Mitchell/THE CHIMES
Students engage with Hispanic Heritage Month.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer September 19, 2017
Students engage with Hispanic Heritage Month.

Unidos club encourages unity

Sophomore communication disorders major and vice president of the Unidos Club, Elizabeth Martinez. | Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Martinez
In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Biola’s Unidos Club focuses on inclusion.
Kaelyn Timmins, Writer October 6, 2015
In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Biola’s Unidos Club focuses on inclusion.

Pressure of a first-generation college student

Sarah Pineda shares her experiences as the first member of her family to attend college. | Anna Warner/THE CHIMES
Sarah Pineda shares her experiences as the first member of her family to attend college.
Sarah Pineda, Writer October 7, 2014
Sarah Pineda shares her experiences as the first member of her family to attend college.