Soaring Stories Archives

Soaring Stories: Global student Baillie Myers redefines her Identity at Biola

Global student talks about her struggle transitioning from Mexico to the Biola environment.

Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager • September 29, 2018

As if adjusting to college life is not hard enough, global student Baillie Myers also had to become accustomed to American culture upon moving from Puebla Mexico to Biola, her freshman year. While the sophomore psychology major is technically an American citizen, she has always felt her real home...

Soaring Stories: a life that resembles Christ’s love

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 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 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: a soul set on impact for Christ

Jennifer Block seeks to serve Christ through serving others.

Caitlin Blackmon, Features Apprentice • February 14, 2018

Q: WHAT IS YOUR NAME, YEAR AND MAJOR? A: Jennifer Block, sophomore psychology major. Q: HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS? A: 1. Introvert Curious Reflective Q: WHAT ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT? WHAT DO YOU LOVE DOING? A: “Counseling and adoption. Diversity. I grew up on...

Soaring Stories: a heart for God

Anna Vollema desires to know God above all else.

Caitlin Blackmon, Features Apprentice • January 30, 2018

Q: WHAT IS YOUR NAME, YEAR AND MAJOR? A: Anna Vollema, grad student, double Masters in New Testament and a Masters in Old Testament. Q: HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS? A: 1. Passionate Free-spirited Scatterbrained Q: WHAT ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT? WHAT DO YOU LOVE DOING? A:...

Soaring stories: care for others

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

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...