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  • Biola Magazine

    I’m a Christian. Now What?

    New Journal Explores Spiritual Growth Process

    Jason Newell — 

    Professor Steve L. Porter likes to conduct a simple experiment when he teaches on the topic of spiritual formation. First, he asks students to...

  • Biola Magazine

    ‘Blockbuster’ Debate Draws Over 10,000 Viewers

    Hitchens, Craig Clash at Biola on ‘Does God Exist?’

    Brett McCracken — 

    In his senior year, Biola’s Associated Students president Eric Weaver wanted to bring a “blockbuster event” to Biola - something that explored “the...

  • Biola Magazine

    Moses, Shellfish and the Church

    Do We ‘Pick and Choose’ When to Obey God’s Laws?

    Jason Newell — 

    Actor Jack Black is known for his humor, not his hermeneutics. But when California voters banned gay marriage last year, the film star decided to...

  • Biola Magazine

    Biola Magazine Staff — 

    AIDS didn’t yet have a name or a known cause when Glenn and Elizabeth Styffe were Biola nursing students in the early ’80s. But they knew, even...

  • Biola Magazine

    Cassandra Van Zandt — 

    I pulled my convertible VW into the Biola parking lot at the back of Sutherland Hall, put the car in park, gathered my books and walked through the...

  • Biola Magazine

    Michael Wilkins — 

    When I was just 19 years old I was sent to fight in the war that was raging in Vietnam. It was 1968 and the war was at its peak. For the first...

  • Biola Magazine

    In God We Trust?

    Five biblical lessons for believers during an economic recession

    Brett McCracken — 

    On a Tuesday last fall, sophomore visual journalism major Maylin Rowe thought for sure she was not going to be able to continue at Biola. That...

  • Biola News

    Biola Track and Field Rocks the NAIA Championships

    Sophomore Named Most Valuable Performer at NAIA Championships After Winning Second Title

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Sophomore Natasha Miller became the first Biola track and field athlete to win two individual titles at the NAIA track championship as she won the...

  • Biola News

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    With graduation just days away, over 700 graduates and their guests celebrated the ending of their Biola careers at the spring Senior Dinner, held...

  • Biola News

    La Mirada City Recognizes Biola for a Beautiful Campus

    Biola University is awarded at La Mirada’s Spring Beautification Awards Ceremony

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Biola University received the “Most Outstanding” award at the La Mirada Beautification Awards Ceremony last Monday, May 11, 2009, for excellence...

  • Biola News

    The Messianic Times Features Biola Professor’s Story

    Biola University Professor Judith Rood Talks about Coming to Faith

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Biola University professor of Modern Middle Eastern and Islamic History, Judith Rood, spoke to The Messianic Times about her difficult journey to...

  • Biola News

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    On Saturday, May 2nd members of Biola’s President’s Circle came together to enjoy a delicious dinner reception followed by the annual POPS Concert...

  • Biola News

    Clinic Teaches Spina Bifida Patients to Play Tennis

    A Tennis Clinic at Biola University Proves that Patients in Wheelchairs Can Play Sports

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Biola University women’s tennis coach Dee Henry, along with the tennis team, conducted a clinic on May 3, 2009 at Biola’s campus assisting 14...

  • Biola News

    Dallas Alumni Event

    Dallas alumni welcome alumni chaplain Ron Hafer to their city.

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Not even extreme weather could keep Dallas alumni from coming out to welcome alumni chaplain Ron Hafer to their city The torrential rain simply...

  • Biola News

    Biola Athletic Teams on the Rise

    With the conclusion of the winter athletic schedule, Biola University’s athletic program is enjoying success that is unmatched from recent years.

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Having already qualified six varsity teams for the National Championships in 2008-09, the Eagles now rank #7 in the NAIA out of 173 participating...

  • Biola News

    Is America Becoming Less Christian?

    Biola’s thoughts on a recent survey finding that America is on the path to being “less Christian.”

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Within the past month, several news sources have reported “America is becoming less Christian” or declared “the end of Christian America” because...

  • Biola News

    Rich Buhler Interviews Professor on Atheism and Christianity

    Craig Hazen Presents Evidence for the Resurrection of Jesus.

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Rich Buhler interviewed Craig Hazen, director of the M.A. program in Christian apologetics and professor of comparative religion and apologetics...

  • Biola News

    A Conversation with California Secretary of Education, Glen Thomas

    Biola alum Glen Thomas was featured in a special program and participated in a panel discussion on Education.

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Biola University’s School of Education and Associated Students hosted “A Conversation with California Secretary of Education, Glen Thomas” on...

  • Biola News

    Radio Personality Reba Toney Speaks to Biola Students about Dating and Relationships

    Co-host from The Fish Radio Station Chats with Students about Her New Book

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    The Fish radio station co-host, Reba Toney, came to Biola University Tuesday, April 21, 2009 to promote her new book “The Rating Game.” Toney...

  • Biola News

    Media Conference Attracts Leading Entertainment Professionals

    Biola’s 14th Annual Media Conference Prepares Aspiring Filmmakers

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    On a busy New York street on Saturday, April 25, dozens of Biolans and hundreds of entertainment professionals mingled and networked and learned...

  • Biola News

    Biola Hosts Sanctity of Life Week

    Gianna Jessen, abortion survivor shares in chapel, along with other speakers on the value of human life.

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Gianna Jessen, abortion survivor, commenced Biola University’s chapel series dedicated to the sanctity of human life, on Monday, April 20, 2009....

  • Biola News

    Biola Hosts ACSI Science Fair

    High school students integrate Biblical truths into science projects

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Three hundred thirty-seven junior and senior high school students attended the Southern California Association of Christian School’s International...

  • Biola News

    Alumni St. Louis Chapter Event

    The St. Louis Alumni Chapter welcomed President Barry H. Corey for an evening of dinner and conversation

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    The St. Louis Alumni Chapter welcomed President Barry H. Corey for an evening of dinner and conversation on Thursday, April 16. Biola alumna Gail...

  • Biola News

    April Biola Bound

    Biola Bound is a four-day visit opportunity. Prospective students spend a long weekend experiencing Biola’s campus and Southern California

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Admissions Counselors picked up 51 prospective students from Massachusetts, Louisiana, Illinois, California, Minnesota, Arizona, Colorado, Texas,...

  • Biola News

    English Professor Publishes Novel

    Biola University Professor Paul Buchanan Publishes a Young-Adult Fiction Book.

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Professor at Biola University, Paul Buchanan, has recently published a fiction novel titled, The Last Place I Want to Be. The young-adult novel,...