STUDENT PUBLICATIONS The undergraduate student hody sponsors two student publications: a weekly newspaper - the Chimes - and a year book - the Biolan - which also contains a fine arts section. These serve to transmit news, keep a record of school life and provide further outlet for student creativity and expression. THEATRE PRODUCTIONS The Theatre Arts emphasis within the Visual and The atre Arts Department provides fall and spring drama pro ductions and many student-driven productions for the cam pus and immediate community. Usua lly these productions are open for audition to theatre majors first. Theatre sea sons include serious drama, comedies, original student and family productions and musical theatre. FORENSICS In recent years Biola University has been ranked with successful speech squads among colleges and universities nationwide. As an active member of the Pacific Southwest Collegiate Forensics Association, Biola regularl y attends debate and individual events speech tournaments through out the western states. Each yea r in the fall , Biola hosts an intercollegiate speech tournament on campus. Students' performance opportunities qualify for national tournaments each year, and more students ably represent the University.
Other Performance Opportunities Open auditions are frequently made available for Cele hrate the Son Christmas drama venues in Octoher, with rehearsals during October and November and performances the second week of December. In addition , one-act play fundraisers for the forensics team, student film produc tions and occasional on-campus musical theatre productions have open auditions for all students, staff and facult y mem bers. Performance daces are spread throughout the aca demic year. STUDENT MINISTRY A key component in the spiritual life of a Christian is the call of our Lord Jesus Christ to service. As an integral part of our academic program, the student ministry staff provides significant opportunities for service and ministry. The intent of the miniseries program is chat each student should select an area of ministry each semester. The Student Miniseries Office is availahle to serve the student~ in ammging ministry relation ships Students are encouraged co participate in a variety of ministries during their years at Biola. Biola has heen a leader in expecting outreach and service as part of its undergraduate education. If you have any questions, please contact the Student Ministries Office.
48 • Co-Curricular and Extra-Curricular Opportunities
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