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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Biola’s Impact Film Club

Biola’s Impact Film Club
A club that helps bridge a divide between students.
Shelby LaPorte, Entertainment Editor April 15, 2024

Watching movies is one way to relax after a long day of classes or work. The Impact Film Club provides the opportunity for students who share a love for film to come together as a community and unwind while watching movies.  NEED FOR A FILM COMMUNITY The club was first formed in Spring 2022 by junior...

Biola community attends sold-out RestoreNate documentary premier

The Lewis family greeted attendees at the RestoreNate documentary premier.
Biola alumnus tells the story of Biola student Nathan Lewis and his family's journey of finding faith and joy amidst trials.
Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 4, 2022

In February 2020, Biola freshman Nathan Lewis suffered a severe traumatic brain injury after a skateboarding accident off-campus in the surrounding La Mirada area. While Nathan is still recovering from his injury, his family's story of faith continues to inspire many. Biola alumnus Josiah Daniel Solis...

‘The Chosen’ comes to Biola

‘The Chosen’ comes to Biola
The School of Cinema & Media Arts hosted a special event with writers, producers and actors from the hit show.
Chris Charpentier, Staff Writer March 27, 2022

On March 25, the School of Cinema & Media Arts held a special event centered around the hit Christian TV show, “The Chosen.” Some of the writers, producers and cast came for a meet and greet as well as a Q&A moderated by the school’s dean, Tom Halleen. A CROWD OF 2,000 Over 2,000 people...

Student filmmakers overcome technical difficulties

Student filmmakers overcome technical difficulties
All three films faced significant challenges in pre-production, challenges that deepened the meaning.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor November 23, 2021

On Saturday, Biola students and parents packed Mayer’s auditorium for the showcase of three student films: “Ridley” by senior cinema and media arts major Justin Lord, “Never Felt Better” by senior cinema and media arts major Griffin Douglass and “Amelia the Twin” by junior cinema and media...

“I am” highlights race problems

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Students gather to watch film that discusses multiracial identity.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer November 10, 2017
Students gather to watch film that discusses multiracial identity.

Travel ban ends

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Students respond to new refugee screening procedures.
Madisyn Steiner, Writer November 1, 2017
Students respond to new refugee screening procedures.

Students enjoy film on being unashamed

Students and professors seek to find the compromise between artistic expression and community expectations in Biola's Cinema Media Arts department.
Film screening and Q&A invite discussion on standing up for one’s beliefs.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 23, 2017
Film screening and Q&A invite discussion on standing up for one’s beliefs.