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Biola community celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Fiesta Latina celebrates Hispanic culture through song and dance.
The Hispanic Conference and Fiesta Latina festivities honor Latin nations represented on campus.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief September 26, 2022

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...

Journalism professor uses art to reconnect with Chicano roots

Journalism professor uses art to reconnect with Chicano roots
Michael Kitada created, “Lest We Forget”, a fine art piece that commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Chicano Moratorium.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor September 29, 2020

Tens of thousands of protestors filled the streets of East Los Angeles and marched down Whittier Boulevard on Aug. 29, 1970. They carried signs which read “abrazos no balazos” and raised their fists to represent Chicano power.  The demonstrators made their way to Laguna Park and violence...

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...

10th annual Fiesta Latina proudly celebrates Latino cultures

10th annual Fiesta Latina proudly celebrates Latino cultures
SPA and Unidos club joined together to honor Latino cultures and raise awareness for Hispanic Heritage Month.
Jodie Stock September 27, 2019

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...

Fiesta Latina illuminates Hispanic culture

Fiesta Latina illuminates Hispanic culture
Biola fosters programs to welcome Hispanic community within and outside the institution.
Jocelyn Meza, Freelance Writer October 9, 2018

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...

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.

Hispanic cuisine unites cultures

Chak Hee Lo/ THE CHIMES
Unidos club host annual Latin kitchen event.
Jocelyn Meza, Writer October 11, 2016
Unidos club host annual Latin kitchen event.