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    ŷַ Bridges Gap Between Church and Academia

    Dedication of Center for Christian Thought Attracts Crowd

    Ashleigh Fox — 

    ŷַ’s Center for Christian Thought celebrated its official launch with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Feb. 6. The well-attended...

  • Alumni

    Alumnus Wins $1 Million in Doritos Super Bowl Contest

    Alumnus' commercial ranks first in USA Today & Facebook Super Bowl Ad Meter

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Alumnus Kevin Willson (’01) headed to the Super Bowl for the third year in a row as a finalist in Doritos’ national commercial contest, “Crash the...

  • Academics

    Student short film reflects on life and letting go

    “Persimmon” integrates Japanese culture

    Jessica Airey — 

    From Jan. 27- Feb. 4, the student short film “Persimmon” showed at the Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival — an Academy-accredited top tier...

  • Student Life

    Orange County Arts Patron Displays Art Collection at ŷַ

    Exhibition Showcases Role of Christianity in Twentieth Century British Art

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Twentieth-Century British Art from the Ahmanson Collection is on display at ŷַ from January 31 to March 10 with an opening reception...

  • Student Life

    Four teams of students spend Interterm overseas

    ŷַ’s Student Missionary Union sends students out to spread the gospel

    Abbey Bennett — 

    From Central American beaches to African plains, ŷַ’s Student Missionary Union (SMU) sent four teams of students overseas during Interterm to...

  • Athletics

    Jeff Hoffman — 

    In the final GSAC game between the two arch-rivals, ŷַ and Azusa Pacific, on Tuesday night at Chase Gymnasium, ŷַ led through much of the...

  • Academics

    Alvin Plantinga Unites Science and God

    "Science & Religion: Where the Conflict Really Lies"

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    LA MIRADA, Calif., Jan. 26, 2012 — Renowned philosopher Alvin Plantinga will discuss his new book, “Where the Conflict Really Lies: Science,...

  • Academics

    John Templeton Foundation Awards $3 Million to ŷַ

    Largest research grant in school’s history funds innovative new ŷַ Center for Christian Thought

    Jason Newell — 

    LA MIRADA, Calif., Jan. 4, 2011 —The John Templeton Foundation has awarded a $3.03 million research grant to the ŷַ Center for...

  • Academics

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Prominent philanthropist and arts patron Roberta Green Ahmanson addressed graduates Friday, Dec. 16 at ŷַ’s fall commencement. ŷַ...

  • Student Life

    Finding Sacred Space in Rwanda

    Senior nursing students spend two weeks doing medical work overseas

    Heather Tanji — 

    Discovering sacred space in an unexpected place, 13 nursing students saw the work of God during an extended trip to Rwanda, Africa, this fall....

  • Student Life

    ŷַ students celebrate Christmas with orphans in Mexico

    Tijuana Ministry offers love and hope to children

    Jessica Airey — 

    Twenty-five students crossed the border into Mexico earlier this month to bring Christmas spirit to children at Niños de la Promesa, an orphanage...

  • Student Life

    Student Uses Art to Help Homeless Man

    Drawings raise money for a friend in need

    Jessica Airey — 

    Senior art major Jason Leith ambled into an empty grass field in an abandoned lot a month ago, simultaneously wandering into the life of a...

  • Academics

    Philanthropist Roberta Green Ahmanson to Speak at ŷַ Commencement

    Visionary for ŷַ’s “Year of the Arts” to speak on prophetic vision of the New Jerusalem

    Brett McCracken — 

    La Mirada, Calif., Dec. 15, 2011 — Prominent philanthropist and arts patron Roberta Green Ahmanson will address graduates Friday night, Dec. 16,...

  • Elizabeth Mak — 

    With coverage on the Irvine 11 this past year, it is not surprising that men and women are inclined toward Islamophobia — the irrational fear and...

  • Academics

    Psychology Professor Explores the Grief Associated with Abortion

    Gary Strauss co-authors Grief & Abortion, book gives insight on the healing process after an abortion

    Alethia Selby — 

    Inspired by the overwhelming amount of heartbreak that is found in the aftermath of an abortion, ŷַ professor of psychology, Gary Strauss...

  • Men's Soccer Coach Celebrates One Hundred Wins

    Coach Kuderman Leads Men's Soccer Team to Victory

    Heather Tanji  — 

    Head coach Bryan Kuderman led ŷַ's soccer team to victory against Concordia University on Nov. 12, earning ŷַ the GSAC tournament...

  • Athletics

    Jeff Hoffman — 

    Coming off a record-breaking first-year at ŷַ, freshman middle blocker Amy Weststeyn has been recognized nationally as the American Volleyball...

  • Elizabeth Mak — 

    Athletes at ŷַ know that life is about more than running the fastest, scoring the most points and winning the game. It’s about...

  • Athletics

    European soccer player finds a home at ŷַ

    Sava Pantic is the newest international student to join the ŷַ men’s soccer team

    Heather Tanji — 

    Adjusting to college life is never easy. New friends, new classes and newfound independence are a lot to take in for any student. For 25-year-old...

  • Alumni

    Alumnus Qualifies for U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon

    Former cross country athlete Brian Ball runs record time, qualifies for Olympic Trials, and proposes to girlfriend

    Elizabeth Mak — 

    Brian Ball, former five-time NAIA All-American for the Eagles , is still running faster than ever. After graduating from ŷַ in 2008 with his...

  • Students Bless the Homeless During Thanksgiving

    ŷַns help Union Rescue Mission feed 5,000 people on Skid Row

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    ŷַ students partnered with Union Rescue Mission to bring Thanksgiving a few days early on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011, serving up a traditional...

  • Alumni

    Students Gather for Annual Thanksgiving Dinner

    ŷַ President Carves Turkey for Students

    Alethia Selby — 

    Students anxiously waited in line to enjoy this year’s Thanksgiving feast at ŷַ’s Caf on Thursday, Nov. 17. The traditional Thanksgiving dinner...

  • Academics

    Renowned Scholars to Join New ‘ŷַ Center for Christian Thought’

    The center, launching in February, will produce scholarship on contemporary issues facing Christianity

    Jason Newell — 

    Two of the world’s most influential Christian philosophers will be spending time in residence on ŷַ’s campus next semester as part of the new “...

  • Student Life

    The Sabbath Soul

    Students explore values of the Sabbath at 76th Annual Torrey Memorial Bible Conference

    Heather Tanji  — 

    In a culture where productivity and pleasure seeking is the main focus, ŷַ challenged students and faculty to be still, enjoy God’s presence...

  • Alumni

    Stories of Valor: Alumni Serve as Chaplains

    In honor of Veterans Day, four alumni share about ministering in the military

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    The job of a military chaplain involves offering hope, counsel and pastoral care to soldiers facing difficult situations at home and abroad. Over...