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  • Biola Magazine

    The Family That Sings Together

    ‘Idol’ Sibling Beats Odds to Attend Biola

    Brett McCracken — 

    A year ago this Christmas, freshman Katelyn MacIntyre was rushed to the hospital with kidney failure. For her family, it was like a bad case of...

  • Biola Magazine

    Church and Screen

    Youth Pastor’s Film to Debut Nationwide

    Brittany Mccomb — 

    In his 11 years as a youth pastor, Jim Britts (’99) has come to know a thing or two about teenagers. For one: Life as a high school student seldom...

  • Biola Magazine

    How Missions Became My Idol

    Unknown — 

    My wife and I recently moved overseas with our 2-year-old daughter to serve among an unreached people group on the eastern border of the Tibetan...

  • Biola Magazine

    The Best Verses You May Have Ever Skimmed

    Biola Magazine Staff — 

    The Bible is full of memorable and meaningful verses, but some of the richest treasures are often unfamiliar to the average Christian. What are...

  • Biola Magazine

    What’s the Best Fix for Health Care?

    Biola Magazine Staff — 

    The health care system in the United States needs rehabilitation. On that, politicians on both sides of the aisle agree. With costs rising rapidly...

  • Biola Magazine

    Playing Christ

    Melissa Johnson — 

    In what I take to be the kindness of God, I recently enjoyed with my students a rich discovery in an unplanned connection between our Scripture...

  • Biola Magazine

    Student Dispatches

    Memories From Around The World

    Biola Magazine Staff — 

    Dustin McCurry Torrey Rome (January 2009) Senior – Biochemistry/Philosophy We went to many churches that contained absolutely stunning works of...

  • Biola Magazine

    Dispatches from Abroad

    How a Change of Scenery Can Enliven Our Faith

    Brett McCracken — 

    What do we see when we travel? Is it just postcard scenery and famous landmarks? Confusing subway maps and exotic menus? Or can there be more to it...

  • Biola News

    Fall Sports End on Top

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    LA MIRADA, Calif. --- Thanks to a strong campaign by the fall sports teams, Biola University is ranked third out of 290 NAIA schools in the...

  • Biola News

    Student Takes Hiatus from Biola

    Recession Causes Student to Take a Semester Off

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Autumn Brim, a junior, penned her thoughts about leaving Biola for a semester because she cannot afford the cost of tuition. The Orange County...

  • Biola News

    Foster Teens Experience Love of Christ

    Alumni impact Orange County Children’s Foundation through holiday event

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    The teenagers at the Orange County Children’s Foundation often don’t have families of their own. Many have been placed in foster care for their...

  • Biola News

    Celebrate Christmas with a Family Devotional

    Reflect upon the importance of Jesus' birth

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Christmas is a big deal, and Christians know that they should celebrate it in a big way. In fact, there is something strange about how big a deal...

  • Biola News

    Fall 2009 Commencement

    Biola University celebrated the accomplishments of its graduates on Friday, December 18, 2009

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    President Barry H. Corey led Biola in celebrating the accomplishments of almost 400 graduates on Friday, December 18 at the Fall 2009 Commencement...

  • Biola News

    The King’s Men Hit All The Right Notes in New CD

    Biola A Cappella Group’s New Album, No Turning Back, Makes Great Christmas Gift

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    The King’s Men, Biola University’s a cappella student singing group, recently released their second CD titled No Turning Back. The CD features the...

  • Biola News

    Student’s Dedication to Serve Through Nursing Pays Off

    Sharayah Elkins Receives Kaiser’s Deloras Jones Registered Nurse Scholarship

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    “As Christians, loving God and therefore loving people means meeting people's needs,” said Sharayah Elkins, a Biola nursing student. For Elkins,...

  • Biola News

    Nutcracker Christmas Concert

    Over 250 guests gathered for the President’s Circle Christmas dinner and concert

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    On Saturday, December 5th over 250 guests gathered together in Chase Gymnasium to ring in the Christmas season at the President’s Circle Christmas...

  • Biola News

    Scott Rae Offers View On Bioethics On Frank Pastore Show

    Biola Professor Speaks on Frank Pastore Radio Show

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Healthcare reform, bioethics and the economy were the hot topics discussed by Frank Pastore and Scott Rae, chair of the department of philosophy...

  • Biola News

    Senior Dinner Event Recap

    Graduating seniors were celebrated at a dinner held in their honor by the alumni department on Friday, December 11.

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Graduating seniors were celebrated at a dinner held in their honor by the alumni department on Friday, December 11, recognizing their achievement...

  • Biola News

    Missions Teams Prepare to Impact the World

    Students Depart the U.S. in January to Serve God

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    They sit outside the cafeteria selling shirts to raise money. They walk through Metzger Hall offering coffee in exchange for a donation and...

  • Biola News

    Cook School of Intercultural Studies Announces New Academic Journal

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Seeking effective ways to share the gospel, surveying where and why the church is growing rapidly and exploring some of the obstacles the church...

  • Biola News

    The 2009 Christmas Tree Lighting

    Biola officially welcomed the Christmas season on Friday evening, December 4, with the lighting of the University Christmas tree.

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Biola officially welcomed the Christmas season on Friday evening, December 4, with the lighting of the University Christmas tree. This beloved...

  • Biola News

    Biola Faculty Contribute to National Theological and Philosophical Discussions

    Professor Scott Rae Gives Plenary Address

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    More than 20 professors from Biola University participated as panelists or presented academic papers at the 2009 Evangelical Theological Society...

  • Biola News

    Professor Speaks to Self-Deception, Authenticity and Emulating Christ

    Gregg Ten Elshof Featured On Australian Radio Talk Show

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Gregg Ten Elshof, Biola University philosophy professor, took to the airwaves to discuss his new book, I Told Me So, with Australian radio talk...

  • Biola News

    Lines that Divide Film Highlights Stem Cell Research Issues

    Screening of new film, produced by Cinema and Media Arts Chair, held at Biola

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    The debate over stem cell research has divided Christians and non-Christians alike in recent years, raising serious ethical questions about what...

  • Biola News

    Biola Advances With Yet Another Shootout Win

    Eagles Advance to the Quarterfinals of the NAIA Championships

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    FRESNO, Calif. --- Three times during the past three weeks, the Biola University men's soccer team faced elimination from post-season competition...