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Kings Kaleidoscope shows more than just “zeal” in latest album

Kings Kaleidoscope shows more than just “zeal” in latest album
Powerful lyrics, unique instrumentation and Jesus are all rolled into the new release.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer April 13, 2019

With their ability to change the pace and display diversity, Kings Kaleidoscope remains no stranger to versatility, as showcased in their new album “Zeal.” Slow and soothing, the band eases listeners into their experimental album with opener "The Coma." THE PACE “Zeal’s” change of pace is...

EXCLUSIVE: Housefires to lead worship at 2019 Missions Conference

EXCLUSIVE: Housefires to lead worship at 2019 Missions Conference
The Atlanta-based band replaces Kings Kaleidoscope as conference worship leaders.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor February 25, 2019

Worship at this year’s Missions Conference will have a new sound. Housefires, a band known for songs like “Good Good Father,” “Build My Life” and “Yes and Amen,” will lead worship during the conference’s main sessions on March 20-21. Antioch Fullerton’s worship team will handle...

Great Commission on mission—students anticipate Missions Conference 2018

Kings Kaleidoscope performing in Brea during their Live Loved Tour on Sept. 17, 2016.
As Missions Conference approaches, students eagerly await the knowledge and experiences they will gain.
Jessica Goddard and Caitlin Blackmon March 6, 2018

For 89 years, this year boasting the theme Luminous, Biola has encouraged the global spread of the Bible and the gospel through the Missions Conference held by the Student Missionary Union. With the elaborate size of the conference and the well established student missions team, students look forward...

“Christian”: a label given to classify cliches

Ashley Brimmage, Opinions Editor December 2, 2017

Within Biola culture, there is a general familiarity with the use of “Christian” as a classifying adjective. “Christian” bookstores, rock bands and novels all seem to have earned a negative connotation, and many of us, as soon as we graduate, ditch the label. We see the Christianizing of our...

Kings Kaleidoscope returns to SoCal for Tension Tour

Melissa Hedrick/THE CHIMES
Propaganda and Kings K balance the wrongs of society with the love of God.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer September 19, 2017
Propaganda and Kings K balance the wrongs of society with the love of God.

Christian music’s history remains bright

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Religious rock’s development hit memorable heights during the beginning of the 21st century.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer March 21, 2017
Religious rock’s development hit memorable heights during the beginning of the 21st century.

Conference changes witness positive responses

Brandon Steadman/THE CHIMES
Students engage with the restructuring of Missions Conference sessions.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer March 15, 2017
Students engage with the restructuring of Missions Conference sessions.

Students witness theme release

Jason Lin/THE CHIMES
This year’s Missions Conference theme focuses on a twofold effect of witnessing.
Jana Eller, Office Manager March 13, 2017
This year’s Missions Conference theme focuses on a twofold effect of witnessing.

Missions Conference resurrects intent

Steven Frederick/THE CHIMES
Students prepare for changes in conference credit requirements.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer February 22, 2017
Students prepare for changes in conference credit requirements.

Missions Conference schedule changes

Students now need to attend more than one day of the conference to obtain required credits.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer February 15, 2017
Students now need to attend more than one day of the conference to obtain required credits.

Bow down in humility and submit

David Nelson speaks during session 5 by reminding Christians to humbly offer ourselves in order to be used in the way we are designed. | Anna Warner/THE CHIMES
David Nelson reminds Christians to humbly offer ourselves in order to be used in the way we are designed.
Amanda Otto, Writer March 11, 2016
David Nelson reminds Christians to humbly offer ourselves in order to be used in the way we are designed.

Relocated conference session stirs tension

Marika Adamopoulos/THE CHIMES
Disorganization causes long lines for the global awareness session.
Jana Eller, Office Manager March 9, 2016
Disorganization causes long lines for the global awareness session.