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Mock Rock Preview

Former Mock Rock team, Free Fun.
Biola's beloved traditions is just around the corner.
Jamileh Lopez, News Editor March 11, 2024

Mock Rock, Biola’s annual lip-syncing dance contest, is just around the corner and participants are bringing their A-game to win the competition. The event seeks to create a community among students and bring the campus together.  With various teams competing to take home the gold, some begin practicing...

Outdoor conditioning canceled due to wildfires

Outdoor conditioning canceled due to wildfires
All team activities have been temporarily postponed and will be assessed on a day-to-day basis as Blue Ridge and Silverado fires burn.
Andi Basista, News Editor October 29, 2020

Early in the morning on Monday, the Silverado Fire ignited the skies as more than 11,000 acres of the Santa Ana Mountains began to burn. About six hours later, the neighboring eastern edge of Yorba Linda and Chino Hills Blue Ridge Fire caught flame as well, scorching nearly 15,200 acres at the time. Excessive...

Five Writing Tips from Bradbury, King, Lewis, White and Hemingway

Five Writing Tips from Bradbury, King,  Lewis, White and Hemingway
If you want to be the best, you must learn from the best.
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor September 29, 2018

In Dr. Clay Jones’ writing class for Talbot, he suggests that one of the best ways to improve your writing is to read your favorite writers and learn from their craft. Here are writing tips from the most widely read authors. 1. Ray Bradbury on Practice Bradbury, the acclaimed author of Fahrenheit...

How well is it with your soul?

Karen Cartmell is a Spiritual Director for the Talbot School of Theology.
Cramming for your test and eating healthy is not enough. You need to take care of your soul.
Karen Cartmell September 28, 2018

How is it with your soul as you begin the semester? Many of you own a car that blesses you but needs attention. In a similar fashion, our soul also needs attention. The following suggestions can help you steward the opportunities at Biola for the care and shaping of your soul.  1. Two of the unique...

5, 6, 7, 8: Mock Rock teams tell process

Mock rock group practicing
Go behind the scenes of a Mock Rock production.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) March 14, 2018

Entering the gym, the lights are down low with popular music blaring as the crowd settles down. A video placed above an empty platform welcomes the onlookers to the event. Moments later, the lights come up on the stage, and dancers captivate the audience. As each scene takes place, students’ feet stomp...

Listening to Shame: Building a Bridge

Dr. Betsy Barber provides students practical and applicable listening skills.   |   Jose Flores/ THE CHIMES
Dr. Betsy Barber provides students practical and applicable listening skills.
Rachel Etzel, Writer October 19, 2016
Dr. Betsy Barber provides students practical and applicable listening skills.

Step into the beat of a student musician

Tomber Su/THE CHIMES
A senior student musician shares her experience playing in Biola’s wind ensemble and orchestra.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer April 27, 2016
A senior student musician shares her experience playing in Biola’s wind ensemble and orchestra.

Society needs lawyers, especially Christian ones

Illustration by David Rhee/THE CHIMES
Our society needs Christian lawyers who will view law as a ministry through which they are able to love and serve God.
Elle Reed, Writer May 11, 2015
Our society needs Christian lawyers who will view law as a ministry through which they are able to love and serve God.