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This past September, Biola’s men’s soccer team had the blessing of partnering with Matthew through the nonprofit organization Team Impact, which matches children facing serious illnesses and disabilities with collegiate sports teams. In addition to this partnership — and for the first time ever — Biola is participating in the nationwide Team Impact 5K, which

The Dodgers didn’t win, and that’s okay.

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To be a baseball fan, you must be prepared for loss. A lot of it. A 162 game schedule means that even good teams will experience around 60 to 70 losses during a season. And of course, to have one winner emerge from the World Series, there must be 29 losers who fail to reach... The post The Dodgers didn’t win, and that’s okay. appeared first on The Chimes .

Woodworking? Oh, like Jesus!

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Logan Peters, a senior art major with a concentration in sculpture, demonstrates how initiative, talent and proper use of the Department of Art and Design’s resources can set a student up well for a future in the creative industry. Coming in as a CMA (Cinema and Media Arts) major and working on production design for... The post Woodworking? Oh, like Jesus! a

Our calling as creative Christians

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As Christians, we are called to serve the Lord with our lives. Scripture says, “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men” (Colossians 3:23). A major part of college for Christians is discovering how God is going to use us in our professional lives. Biola certainly tries to guide students... The post Our calling as creative Christians a

Are students tuning out the news?

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When discussing current events, politics and other topics with peers, it is not uncommon to hear the phrase, “Oh I saw that on TikTok,” or the alternative, “That was on my Instagram Reels.” When asked about their news consumption habits and their understanding of what is generally happening in our nation and world, many students... The post Are students tuni

“Making Room:” Finding healing through art

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It’s no surprise that Biola hires talented professors to educate and open the minds of their students. Adjunct professor of drawing and painting, Kari Dunham, who has been teaching at Biola for twelve years, is no exception. Dunham is a “representational artist,” which essentially means her work typically contains themes from her personal life and... The pos

A program in the making

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Biola Athletics announced on Sept. 21 that women’s flag football will be added as an official collegiate sport and will be launched in spring of the 2027-28 academic year. Women’s flag football made a breakthrough this past year across the nation. From high school to universities, it has quickly become a beloved sport. According to... The post A program in t

The Cost of a Greenlight

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The Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts (CMA) at Biola is an acclaimed destination for aspiring filmmakers, especially among Christian circles. It landed at #22 on The Wrap’s top 50 film schools last year, and #1 on Christian Motivational Network’s list of best Christian film schools. It boasts an extraordinarily qualified staff such as... The post The Co

Greater than the game

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Volleyball has always been in the cards for senior communication major Ashlyn Beebe. It’s hard not to love a sport when — in Ashlyn’s case — both of her parents, her brother and her sister grew up playing volleyball. In a volleyball career that spans from late primary school to her senior year of college,... The post Greater than the game appeared first on T

Marra: Behind the music

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If you’ve been a Biolan for long, you might recognize the band named Marra Music. The band is made up of three members: Miah and Alex Rocha and Tommy Reed. They are all graduates from Biola who love the LORD fiercely. If it’s still not ringing a bell, a quick refresher is that they played... The post Marra: Behind the music appeared first on The Chimes .

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