Indonesia Archives - The Chimes

Muslims in Asia event brings awareness to lesser-known Muslim communities

Salam and GSPD collaborate to educate students about Asian Islamic countries.

Sophia Silvester, Staff Writer • November 21, 2019

Salam and Global Student Programs and Development hosted the Muslims in Asia event at Fluor Fountain on Thursday afternoon. The event consisted of booths focusing on three countries with a large Muslim population: China, Indonesia and Pakistan. Representatives that had lived in each country stood at...

Former pop star moonwalks for missions

Gavin Susantio was a pop star in Indonesia before turning to Biola to pursue apologetics.

Brittany Ung, Web Editor • October 31, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 31, 2019). Junior philosophy major Gavin Susantio won hearts at this year’s Punk ‘n’ Pie, where he moonwalked his way through a smattering of Michael Jackson’s greatest hits, from “Thriller” to “Billie Jean.” Before taking the stage...

PAK7 presentation urges film students to reach Pakistan through media

The ministry uses stories to share God's love in Pakistan.

Jodie Stock • October 14, 2019

PAK7 challenged traditional views of media ministry at a Cinema and Media Arts presentation on Monday night. Founded in 2018, PAK7 is an emerging television ministry that seeks to empower the marginalized church in Pakistan through producing quality TV shows, movies and video workshops. WHY PAKISTAN? Founding...

GSPD’s “Meet the Neighbors” event brings students together through cuisine

The weekend event represented global students, their culture and ushered community.

Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief • October 7, 2019

Flags, both familiar and international, lined the Cafeteria Banquet Room. Students from every background gathered together in a place filled with a heavenly aroma—an aroma that carried the history of nations and cultures. Students were given the opportunity to bond over diverse cuisine at “Meet the...

Students provide aid to victims of the floods in Indonesia

Biola students affected by the flood raise funds to help their friends and family in Indonesia.

Amanda Frese, Managing Editor • April 11, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Apr. 11, 2019). Where there were once roads lined with storefronts and bustling sidewalks, rivers have destroyed everything in sight on the streets of Sentani in the Papua province of Indonesia. Boats surrounded by stilt houses on Lake Sentani were...

Analysis: Indonesian students find second home

Local and national organizations are cultivating a comforting community for Indonesian Biola students.

Pierce Singgih, Editor-in-Chief (Fall 2019) • December 3, 2018

(This story was originally published in print on Nov. 29, 2018) I was raised by Indonesian immigrants in the predominantly white desert suburb of Murrieta, California, where I had little exposure to a real Indonesian community. Apart from attending family gatherings and being raised with a unique heritage,...

“Lalita” project inspires Indonesian women

Two Indonesian students are crafting a biographical book to empower their peers.

Jocelyn Meza, Freelance Writer • November 5, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Nov. 1, 2018. It was 2 a.m. when Grace Kadiman and her roomate Abigail Limuria lay in bed, rejecting sleep and scrolling through social media searching for prominent accomplishments of women. As they searched, they found strong, brilliant and determined...