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The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

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...

Hispanic Conference helps pastors impact communities

Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • April 16, 2018

Carlos Zuniga woke up at 4 a.m. 30 minutes later, he had begun the four-hour drive from Porterville to La Mirada—a trip he plans to make again next year with some members of his church, Iglesia del Nazareno. But Zuniga did not mind the drive. He wanted to learn more about the Holy Spirit from a man...

Fiesta fills fireplace with festivities

Thecla Li/THE CHIMES
Unidos and SPA brought Biola a cultural experience for Hispanic Heritage Month.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) • October 24, 2017
Unidos and SPA brought Biola a cultural experience for Hispanic Heritage Month.

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.

Immigration comments affect So-Cal voters

Infographic by Emily Hayashida/THE CHIMES
A Presidential candidate’s immigration comments create tension among Southern Californian families.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer • November 17, 2015
A Presidential candidate’s immigration comments create tension among Southern Californian families.

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.