minority Archives - The Chimes

Navigating Community as a Minority

In a predominantly white school, how do minorities endure the struggle of adjusting to this environment?

Raylen Oliveros, Freelancer • April 30, 2025

Entering Biola last semester, I was more than ecstatic to be in community with other Christians. In my experience attending my local magnet school, Las Vegas Academy of the Arts, it was rare to meet other Christians, let alone students who respected Christians. After four years of trials of faith in...

Biola reaches record high enrollment of ROTC students

ROTC students persist with their training through COVID-19 challenges.

Ashley Thomas • October 7, 2020

Biola is a sister school to Cal State Fullerton’s Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Program. While attending Biola full time, the ROTC students are engaging in field labs, a military science class and physical training three days a week. COVID-19 adds a different kind of obstacle for them. The...

“Where are you from?”

Professors share how their accents affect their daily personal and professional lives.

Rachel Gaugler, Freelance Writer • April 12, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Apr. 11, 2019). Itzel Reyes did not realize she spoke with an accent until she stepped onto Biola’s campus. As she sat in her office with her back against the chair and her hands folded in her lap, her passionate tone betrayed her calm demeanor. An...