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Dwelling in childlike faith: reflections on Torrey Conference

Dwelling in childlike faith: reflections on Torrey Conference
Students reflect on how Torrey Conference’s “Childlike” themes invited them to rest, listen, and rediscover wonder as children of God in their faith and community
Lindy Lowe, Opinions Editor October 15, 2025

As Torrey Conference 2025 has come to a close and students have returned to the rhythm of daily life, the question remains: how are we to carry what we’ve learned into the throws of daily life? Beyond the packed sessions and moments of worship, the conference invited us to pause and dwell on what it...

Not just another indie worship band: Marra redefines the sound of Torrey

Not just another indie worship band: Marra redefines the sound of Torrey
Born out of friendship and a call from God, Marra blends indie-inspired lyricism with heartfelt worship as they invite students into intimacy with God through their music.
Lucas Brown, News & Politics Editor October 10, 2025

Alongside a myriad of guest speakers, breakout sessions, and activities, this year’s Torrey Memorial Bible Conference features music from Marra, a worship band made up of Biola alumni. In line with the conference’s 2025 theme–”Childlike”–Marra hopes to elevate the Torrey conference experience...

Can Torrey spark revival?

Can Torrey spark revival?
Some Christians believe the United States is experiencing revival, making this year’s Torrey Conference especially unique.
Madison Tucker and Connor Do October 10, 2025

This week, the Torrey Memorial Bible Conference was an opportunity to slow down and let God speak to us through main sessions, breakout speakers and experiential sites. Conferences and large Christian gatherings, like Torrey, can spark conversations about spiritual renewal and revival. Past Biola conferences...

Beloved Biola and Torrey alumnus passes away

Cameron Huelin and his wife, Allie Wells
Family members and Torrey community mourns and commemorates Cameron Huelin, Biola 2024 alumnus
Olivia Kam, News Editor March 27, 2025

Cameron Huelin, a 2024 Biola business major and Torrey Honors College alumnus, passed away on Mar. 18, 2025. The Torrey community held prayer services for Huelin after he discovered he had a malignant brain tumor in the fall of 2022. He met his wife, Allie Wells, a 2023 biology and pre-medicine Biola...

Biola honors Dr. Alina Beary

Biola University holds memorial for Dr. Alina Beary on Metzger Lawn.
Guests attend memorial service dedicated to Beary on Metzger Lawn.
Natalie Fassnacht, News Editor September 14, 2023

It was cold and quiet Tuesday night as family, friends and students of Dr. Alina Beary gathered on Metzger Lawn in a memorial service dedicated to her life and legacy. Beary was a professor in the Torrey Honors College who was in a fatal pedestrian-vehicle accident on the night of Aug. 30. The memorial...

2021 Torrey Conference: Glory to Glory

The 86th annual Torrey Bible Conference begins early Wednesday morning.
The 86th annual Torrey Memorial Bible Conference commences.

DAY ONE, SESSION 1 The rain sprinkled down this morning as students stood in line for the first in-person Torrey Conference since 2019. Wet seats and small mosquitoes awaited students on Metzger Lawn. Regardless of the damp weather and busy insects, Biolans shuffled to their seats in anticipation for...

Torrey Honors Institute now Torrey Honors College

Torrey Honors Institute now Torrey Honors College
The new name hopes to better reflect a growing program in academic and professional circles.
Ashley Grams and Lacey Patrick September 30, 2020

After 25 years of serving students at Biola, the Torrey Honors Institute has transitioned into Torrey Honors College. The terminology change was announced via email on Sept. 30, though Torrey students were informed last week. A GROWING PROGRAM This is the first college formed within Biola and will...

Torrey Theatre brings “Henry V” to life

Freshmen Jack Burns and Catalina Park embody their unique characters.
Torrey students bring the Shakespeare classic to the stage.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor November 16, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Nov. 14, 2019). From memorizing long monologues to learning a French dialect to speak in early English iambic pentameter, performing Shakespeare’s “Henry V” comes with a unique set of challenges. Who better to tackle these challenges than the...

Torrey Conference day two delves deeper into “Incarnate” theme

The penultimate day of Torrey Conference showed students what it means to live life "Incarnate."

As students trudged through the long lines of Torrey Conference day two, gospel choir director Aja Grant welcomed the tired crowd into enthusiastic worship in the Chase Gymnasium. APPRECIATING DIFFERENT WORSHIP EXPRESSIONS  Grant began the session with a visual and interactive reminder of the diversity...

Torrey Fall Convocation ceremony welcomes its largest-ever freshman class

Torrey students actively listen to the speaker during the 2019 Torrey Convocation.
New students were invited into Torrey through ceremonial traditions and a speech from new associate professor Todd Thompson.
Sophia Silvester, Staff Writer September 20, 2019

The Torrey Honors Institute held its annual Fall Convocation ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 19, centered around the theme of community. Torrey associate professor Adam Johnson said that though the “script” is the same every year—why Torrey is worth going through—and each speaker captured a different...

Talbot and Torrey partner for new master’s program

Talbot and Torrey partner for new master’s program
Talbot and Torrey join to craft a new master’s program to address the current culture of the age.
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor November 5, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Nov. 1, 2018. Talbot School of Theology has long touted its mission to prepare students to become deep theological thinkers with a strong biblical foundation. The Torrey Honors Institute has a similar commitment to pursue “Bonum, Verum, Pulchrum”—Latin...

Torrey students participate in a new community outreach program

Photo Courtesy of Mark Makin
Biola’s honors program builds relationships with local neighborhoods through mentorship.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager October 8, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Oct. 4, 2018. A program that allowed Torrey Honors Institute students to volunteer to work with underprivileged kids and young adults is facing downsizing, causing coordinators to look for other opportunities to help the community. Torrey has partnered...