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The Chimes

Alumni showcase musical talents at Torrey Conference

Alumna Arielle Howell and Talbot student Ray Quiñones collaborate to present raw, meaningful folk tracks heavily inspired by nature's beauty.
During last week’s Torrey Conference, former students returned to campus to serenade students in between sessions.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 17, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 17, 2019). Last Wednesday, acoustic reverb and warm vocals flooded the Fireplace Pavilion. While Biolans waited in lines for Torrey sessions and participated in other conference festivities, former students returned to the Eddy stage to showcase...

Mental health awareness week brings holistic approach to well-being

Students participate in the Wellness Walk by attending the puppy patch at Torrey Conference.
Coinciding with Torrey week, mental health awareness week was dedicated to helping students learn more about healthy best practices.
Maria Weyne, News Editor October 11, 2019

With recent reports of a decline in the student body's mental health, Spiritual Development paired up with Dean of Student Development Lisa Igram and her team to create a week dedicated to holistic wellness.  The week occurred during the same week of Torrey Conference and included activities like...

Blessed are the lonely

Blessed are the lonely
God uses loneliness to refocus us on him instead of on each other.
Marc DeJager, Staff Writer (Fall 2019) October 11, 2019

“We are experiencing an epidemic of loneliness,” said Torrey Conference speaker and Reality LA lead pastor Jeremy Treat. He quoted these words from former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murphy to begin his talk about the incarnation of the Spirit in our lives.  The conversation about the effects...

For All Seasons comes home

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The former chapel band is rising among the ranks of Christian worship music.
Pierce Singgih, Editor-in-Chief (Fall 2019) October 22, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Oct. 18, 2018. Among large-scale church bands like Elevation Worship, Hillsong UNITED and Bethel Music, For All Seasons stands as a growing maverick in the worship music scene. Forged as a Biola undergraduate chapel band, For All Seasons is finding its...

Day two of ‘Kingdom’ proves just as full as the first

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The final full day of Torrey Conference inspires students to see and live out the kingdom differently.
Macie Cummings and Micah Kim October 11, 2018

Amidst the pressure of finishing all five Torrey Conference credits, students were awakened by producer Dj Efechto and dance crew, Team Millenia during Thursday’s first session. As the ground-shaking bass rattled the audience, students welcomed the second day of Torrey Conference 2018 with wild anticipation....

Torrey Conference kickoff celebrates ‘Kingdom’

Biola alumnus Andre Murillo shares his testimony during the Wednesday night session of Torrey Conference 2018.
The 2018 Torrey Conference brings discussion on the kingdom of God to campus.
Isabelle Thompson and Lily Journey October 10, 2018

On Oct. 10, sleepy coffee-clutching students lined the streets outside Chase Gymnasium for the first session of the annual fall Torrey Conference. The conference, established in 1936, features well-known Christian bands and prominent speakers centered around a biblical theme. President Barry Corey...

Humility and a repentance of self-loathing

Humility and a repentance of self-loathing
Jason Miller explains that being humble is not just avoiding pride.
Rose Nickols, Conference Blogger October 10, 2018

Kobe Bryant: basketball star. Some of us love him, some of us hate him. Kobe is someone who can confidently be labeled as prideful. Though much of what he says may make him come across as pretentious, if Kobe were to deny being good at basketball he would seem somewhat pathetic to the public. Both responses...

Exercising influence without authority

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Karen Ellis shares the story of a prodigy poetess who both won her emancipation and found her faith.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief October 10, 2018

Phillis Wheatley was seven years old when she was forced onto the Middle Passage, a slave trade route that would eventually deliver her to the American colonies. Misery and disease were commonplace on the slave ship, as captives were squeezed into tight quarters for months. Africans had not always...

Remember 500

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Reformation Day—not a day of celebration for all Christians.
Andrew Morgan, Writer October 31, 2017
Reformation Day—not a day of celebration for all Christians.

The Spirit moves

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Evidence of the Holy Spirit’s work extends beyond Torrey Conference.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer October 17, 2017
Evidence of the Holy Spirit’s work extends beyond Torrey Conference.

The Spirit forms freedom

The Spirit forms freedom
Leon Harris describes the true meaning of freedom.
Jessica Goddard, Writer October 11, 2017
Leon Harris describes the true meaning of freedom.

The Holy Spirit pursues reconciliation

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God calls the church to faithfully step into hard conversations.
Jana Eller, Office Manager October 11, 2017
God calls the church to faithfully step into hard conversations.