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Missions Conference announces 2020 theme: United

Missions Conference announces 2020 theme: United
The directors will officially introduce the theme at tonight's Afterdark chapel.
Thecla Li, Managing Editor March 11, 2020

This article was updated on March 11 at 7:27 p.m. after the AfterDark chapel where the theme was to be announced was canceled.  The 2020 Missions Conference theme is “United.” This year’s theme emphasizes that all vocations and areas of studies have a part in God’s plan and encourages...

Missions Conference announces 2019 theme

Missions Conference announces 2019 theme
Students are called to be ‘ambassadors’ for Christ in this year’s conference.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor February 13, 2019

In this year’s annual Missions Conference, Biola will be equipping students in their role as representatives for Christ through the theme “Ambassador: Citizen of the Kingdom,” the Student Missionary Union announced on Monday. The theme uses the analogy of an ambassador to communicate the importance...

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...

A new large-scale fundraising campaign begins

2012-2016 fundraiser: $214 million received, $82.9 million toward student scholarships, $75.2 million toward facilities
Talk of funding continues, highlighting scholarships and a new film building.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager February 21, 2018

After the completion of a highly successful fundraising campaign spanning from January 2012 to December 2016, administration is already discussing plans for the next five years. Administration currently remains in the preparatory phase of their new campaign. While administration will not announce...

Coordinators promptly present conference subject

TORREY CONFERENCE 2017
Students get time to contemplate the Holy Spirit ahead of first Torrey Conference session.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief September 16, 2017
Students get time to contemplate the Holy Spirit ahead of first Torrey Conference session.

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.

Students witness theme release

Jason Lin/THE CHIMES
This year’s Missions Conference theme focuses on a twofold effect of witnessing.
Jana Eller, Office Manager March 13, 2017
This year’s Missions Conference theme focuses on a twofold effect of witnessing.

Directors make theme known

Brooks Ginnan/ THE CHIMES
The theme for Torrey Conference will focus on the damage of shame.
Jana Eller, Office Manager October 17, 2016
The theme for Torrey Conference will focus on the damage of shame.