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Alumnus Sings National Anthem at Lakers Game
Melissa Batalles Hoped to Inspire Patriotism During Performance
January 26, 2010
Biola alumnus Melissa Batalles (’07) was studying in Buenos Aires, Argentina when she received an invitation to sing the national anthem at a Los...
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Alumnus Directed Back to Filmmaking after Full Time Ministry
To Save A Life Premieres in Theatres Nationwide
January 26, 2010
When Jim Britts (’99) graduated from Biola University with a degree in Film, Television and Radio — now Cinema and Media Arts — he wondered why...
The Annual Affirmation of the Articles of Faith
January 25, 2010
Biola University ‘Red Book’ was the guest of honor on Friday, January 15, 2010 at the Annual Affirmation of the Biola Articles of Faith. Biola...

March 30, 2026 —
Dr. Liz Hall, professor of psychology in the Rosemead School of Psychology, contributed to this Mockingbird article discussing the mystery of Holy Saturday, the day the disciples did not know what to think or how to think now that Jesus's tomb was sealed. The article discusses the "already but not yet" reality in which the world sits today: knowing the battle has been won, yet the final defeat of sin and death is yet to come.
March 30, 2026 —
Dr. Liz Hall, a professor of psychology in the Rosemead School of Psychology, reflects in this Baptist News article on the importance of acknowledging Jesus Christ's suffering on the cross rather than just his resurrection from the grave. The article talks about how it is common for churches to avoid the uncomfortable and focus on the positive. In contrast, there is deep value in acknowledging the suffering in life.
March 23, 2026 —
Casey Corum, applied lesson instructor on songwriting in the Biola Conservatory of Music, shared his thoughts on church and musicianship in this Christianity Today article. He shared that he hopes that worship training experiences for students provides them depth in training acorss genres and styles of music.