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The Chimes

SGA kicks off the year with Pursue Your Passion initiative

SGA kicks off the year with Pursue Your Passion initiative
President Renée Waller and vice president Seth Gladysz launched an initiative that encourages students to pursue their passions.
Jodie Stock September 16, 2019

This Monday, students walking pass the Biola Health Center may have caught the tantalizing smell of fresh popcorn at a Student Government Association booth that introduced Pursue Your Passion week. Although some may have been initially attracted by the popcorn, many students struck up conversations with...

Soaring Stories: a life that resembles Christ’s love

Kayton Garcia
Garcia seeks to glorify God by loving on others through means of music.
Caitlin Blackmon, Features Apprentice April 17, 2018

Q: WHAT IS YOUR NAME, YEAR AND MAJOR? A: Kayton Garcia, freshman biblical and theological studies major Q: HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS? A: Curious, Passionate, [at times] Confused Q: WHAT ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT? WHAT DO YOU LOVE DOING? A: “I think as a whole, I’m really...

Soaring Stories: motivated to teach

Briana Valdez picture
Briana Valdez shares her passion for helping students grow.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) March 20, 2018

Q: WHAT IS YOUR NAME, YEAR AND MAJOR? A: Briana Valdez, sophomore elementary education major Q: HOW WOULD DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS? A:  Passionate, Hard-working, Motivated Q: WHAT ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT? WHAT DO YOU LOVE DOING? A: "I love working with students. I work with high...

Soaring stories: love for people

Mikayla Mariscal
Mikayla Mariscal shares about caregiving and the source of her love, God.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) March 8, 2018

Q: WHAT IS YOUR NAME, YEAR AND MAJOR? A: Mikayla Mariscal, freshman psychology major. Q: HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS? A: 1. Energetic, Empathetic, Encouraging Q: WHAT ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT? WHAT DO YOU LOVE DOING? A: “My biggest passion is probably being with people—spending...

Soaring stories: care for others

Yamili Burgos
Yamili Burgos feels an innate purpose to love people.
Jessica Goddard, Features Editor December 5, 2017

Q: What is your name, year and major? A: Yamili Burgos, senior nursing major. Q: How would you describe yourself in three words? A: Vivacious, Perceptive, Compassionate Q: What are you passionate about? What do you love doing? A: “I’m passionate about caring for people. First off, passionate...

Soaring stories: music for the soul

A picture of Beka Revelle holding an ukulele
Beka Revelle shares that music makes her happy and inspires her writing.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) November 14, 2017

Q: WHAT IS YOUR NAME, YEAR AND MAJOR? A: Beka Revelle, sophomore accounting major. Q: HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS? A: Energetic, Overthinker, Hardworker Q: WHAT ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT? WHAT DO YOU LOVE DOING? A: “Definitely passionate about music, probably more than...

Soaring stories: all in the detail

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Megan Yip shares her love for art and people.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) October 31, 2017
Megan Yip shares her love for art and people.

Remember the American Dream

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Today’s collegiate struggle with reaching their goals.
Jessica Cornel, Writer October 24, 2017
Today’s collegiate struggle with reaching their goals.

Soaring Stories: learning perseverance through passions

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Benjamin Mitchell shares his interests in learning and rock climbing.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) October 17, 2017
Benjamin Mitchell shares his interests in learning and rock climbing.