Campus Traditions and Intramural Sports
Check out Biola’s beloved Campus Traditions and Intramural Programs below! Be sure to visit us at the Involvement Fair at the beginning of each semester to find out how you can get involved. You can also follow us on Instagram (@biola_oce) for upcoming events or email campus.engagement@biola.edu with any questions.
Campus Traditions are a great way to connect with the larger Biola community and to have fun together! Whether it is one of our cultural heritage events or one of our student showcases, there are unique ways to get involved and continue these events for generations to come!
Campus Traditions
Traditions are a great way to connect with the Biola community and to have fun together! From events to celebrate culture, participate in a lip sync battle and showcase talents, there are unique ways to get involved and continue these traditions for generations to come. Listed below are a few of our highlighted traditions, but the fun doesn't end here.
Fiesta Latina
Fiesta Latina is a celebration of Hispanic and Latin heritage and one of our three cultural heritage Traditions Events. This series of can’t-miss events has a two-fold mission. First, we seek for students of that heritage to celebrate what they love about their culture through delicious food, education, and entertainment. Secondly, we hope all students, regardless of background, come to learn and experience what is offered at the booths and on the stage!
Punk N Pie
Punk N Pie is Biola's annual Family Weekend Talent Show. Bring your family and friends to enjoy a piece of pie while watching our incredible students put on a captivating show that is fun for the whole family!
Sola Soul
Sola Soul is an immersive experience of Hip Hop culture and history through various artistic mediums, including: dance, music, rap, graffiti, and turntabling. Students should come to watch their friends showcase their creativity on the stage or even try an art form for themselves!
Night Market
Night Market is a celebration of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage and one of our three cultural heritage Traditions Events. This series of can’t-miss events has a two-fold mission. First, we seek for students of that heritage to celebrate what they love about their culture through delicious food, education, and entertainment. Secondly, we hope all students, regardless of background, come to learn and experience what is offered at the booths and on the stage!
Afro Roots
Afro Roots is a celebration of Black and African heritage and one of our three cultural heritage Traditions Events. This series of can’t-miss events has a two-fold mission. First, we seek for students of that heritage to celebrate what they love about their culture through delicious food, education, and entertainment. Secondly, we hope all students, regardless of background, come to learn and experience what is offered at the booths and on the stage!
Mock Rock
Biola’s largest and most anticipated annual tradition is Mock Rock - a lip-syncing contest where teams of up to 65 participants put together a 10 minute performance over the course of a few months through compelling storylines, dancing, costumes, acting, props/visuals, and more to claim the title of Mock Rock Champions!
Intramural Sports
Engage in a bit of friendly competition and school spirit by staying active through involvement in Nationball and our Intramural Sports program! Throughout the year, we offer various Intramural Sports such as, flag football, soccer, indoor and beach volleyball, ultimate frisbee, softball and basketball. So gather your friends, and make or join a team!
Nationball
Nationball is a campus-wide dodgeball tournament that kicks off the Fall semester with a surge of school spirit. Get pumped up to represent your community as you fight to win the coveted Nationball trophy!
Intramural Sports
The Intramural program runs various sports throughout the Fall and Spring semesters. You can create a team on your own or join an existing one! Visit IMLeagues for more information!