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The Chimes

Usual Suspects dance crew dances through Sola Soul and Torrey Conference

Usual Suspects dance crew energizes the crowd at Sola Soul.
Usual Suspects continues to grow and gain momentum as they defy misconceptions of dance by bringing in diversity and unity to campus.
Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo, Arts & Entertainment Editor • October 7, 2022

A previously taboo topic at Biola changed how students worship and bring diversity to campus. Kickstarting at Sola Soul during the 2021 Torrey Conference last year, the Usual Suspects dance crew introduced a new perspective on how students can perform in a God-honoring way.  FOUNDING OF USUAL SUSPECTS Emily...

VIDEO: Biola Sola Soul 2018

Check out the Chimes' coverage of Sola Soul 2018, an Eddy production which features student rappers, hip-hop artists and dancers.
Michael Nerud, Videographer • November 28, 2018

Student rappers put the soul in Sola Soul

Student rappers put the soul in Sola Soul
Entertainment met thoughtfulness through live rap and breakdance performances.
Kayla Santos and Pierce Singgih • November 16, 2018

On Thursday, Nov. 15, hip-hop collided with free pizza, live graffiti art and layered lyricism at Student Programming and Activities’ 2018 edition of Sola Soul. The whole night was steeped in talent and entertainment—from Upper Room’s impressive rap performance to Saint City Session’s inspired...

MEPD plants new seeds

Jason Lin/ THE CHIMES
Biola’s Multi-Ethnic Programs and Development has divided into two branches.
Samantha Dammann, Writer • October 4, 2016
Biola’s Multi-Ethnic Programs and Development has divided into two branches.

Engaging hip hop

A graffiti artist creates a mural at Sola Soul 2014 which took place at Sutherland Auditorium. | Michelle Shin/THE CHIMES
Hip hop artists demonstrate unique forms of worship at Sola soul.
Luke Taylor, Writer • November 9, 2014
Hip hop artists demonstrate unique forms of worship at Sola soul.

Redefining worship

Tomber Su/THE CHIMES
Annual hip hop event will feature a variety of artists.
Luke Taylor, Writer • November 5, 2014
Annual hip hop event will feature a variety of artists.

AS Senate Rundown: Oct. 23

Grant Walter/THE CHIMES
This week's Associated Students Senate meeting featured several student proposals, and an update regarding upcoming multi-ethnic programs.
Dayna Drum, Writer • October 25, 2014
This week's Associated Students Senate meeting featured several student proposals, and an update regarding upcoming multi-ethnic programs.