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Between the Pages: On books, faith and learning with Lisa Igram

Lisa Igram in her office, surrounded by a stack of her recommended books
From integrating faith and psychology to reading habits and spiritual formation
Clarissa Jocelyn, Managing Editor December 13, 2024

“Between the Pages” is a Q-and-A series that explores one’s life through books that have shaped and influenced them. Books affect the forming of souls, and together these souls make up our community. Through both ancient and contemporary writings, we unveil the glimpse of wisdom that underlies...

Between the Pages: On books, faith and learning with Tim Pickavance

Between the Pages: On books, faith and learning with Tim Pickavance
From City of God, Harry Potter to the Plurality of Worlds with Tim Pickavance
Clarissa Jocelyn, Managing Editor November 25, 2024

“Between the Pages” is a Q-and-A series that explores one’s life through books that have shaped and influenced them. Books can form souls, and together these souls make up our community. Through both ancient and contemporary writings, we unveil the wisdom that underlies our community. Tim Pickavance...

Masterworks Concert 2024: “Requiem”

Masterworks Concert 2024: “Requiem”
Traveling the path from death to paradise with the Biola Chorale
Jason Lee, Staff Writer April 29, 2024

The Biola Chorale performed at Lancing Recital Hall for the Masterworks Concert, its final performance of the Spring Semester, on April 14 at 6 p.m. The group performed several pieces from their performance on March 8 at the American Choral Directors Association Western Region Conference, as well as...

Work-life balance staves off student stress

Managing work well reduces stress in students' lives.
Here's how to manage stress with a heavy workload.
Emily Coffey and Hannah Larson October 17, 2022

As Biola students enter Mental Health Awareness Week, the uptick in mental health problems coincides with the rising pressures college students face as they manage their daily workload and prepare for life after graduation. Here are some practical tips for managing stress during this week and beyond.   WORK-LIFE...

Texas’ abortion restrictions protect the right of life for unborn babies

Texas’ abortion restrictions protect the right of life for unborn babies
The Heartbeat Act ensures that a child with a heartbeat will be allowed to take their first breath.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor September 13, 2021

Imagine the sound of a small heartbeat in the hospital’s empty hallways. Imagine the future of the unborn child—there are endless possibilities. They will grow up to have passions, pursue careers, form relationships and become their own person. They might struggle in life, as everyone does, but they...

“Stowaway” presents a well-acted, tense space thriller

“Stowaway” presents a well-acted, tense space thriller
Engaging, yet unoriginal, Netflix presents another clichéd space adventure.
Joshua Flores, Staff Writer April 24, 2021

Netflix’s latest release “Stowaway” follows Zoe, played by Anna Kendrick, and Marina, played by Toni Collette on a space journey sidetracked by an unexpected guest. While on their way to Mars, they soon find a wounded passenger on their spaceship. With only enough supplies for their original team,...

AfterDark: From Death to Life, SGA student testimonies

Student Government Association president Renee Waller speaks at the SGA afterdark chapel on October 2, 2019.
SGA leaders share their personal testimonies.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief October 3, 2019

Students piled into Sutherland Auditorium for AfterDark with heavy eyes, but open hearts. The worship band was already in full swing the moment people poured into the auditorium. Voices both high and low joined together in melodious praise. After worship, Student Government Association president Renee...

Advocacy for single payer healthcare system benefits students

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The proposed American Health Care Act is an inadequate solution to the Affordable Care Act.
Justin Yun, Writer March 22, 2017
The proposed American Health Care Act is an inadequate solution to the Affordable Care Act.

More of Him, Less of me

Living life with Christ at the center.   |   Jason Lin/THE CHIMES
Living life with Christ at the center.
March 14, 2017
Living life with Christ at the center.

Sex and Violence: ingredients of storytelling

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Cinema’s use of sex and violence reveals deeper truths about human longing.
David Vendrell, Writer May 12, 2015
Cinema’s use of sex and violence reveals deeper truths about human longing.

Navigating life after Biola

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Looking beyond the classroom to gain practical life experience.
Ashleigh Fox, Writer April 21, 2015
Looking beyond the classroom to gain practical life experience.

Poverty stereotypes lead to misconceptions

Breigha Sawyer warns that our preconceived notions about the world should not color serving abroad. | Marika Adamopoulos/THE CHIMES
Our preconceived notions about the world should not color serving abroad.
Breigha Sawyer, Writer March 10, 2015
Our preconceived notions about the world should not color serving abroad.