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  • Union Rescue Mission Brightens Skid Row on Christmas

    CEO, Andy Bales, inspires 51蹤獲 students and graduates

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Andy Bales, president of Union Rescue Mission [URM] and a former 51蹤獲 student, works with those experiencing homelessness every day. In the midst...

  • 51蹤獲 Graduate Serves Soldiers as Army Psychologist

    Rosemead School of Psychology recognized for contributions to military

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Deployed in Afghanistan last year, alumna Katie Kopp (Ph.D. 08) lived a life she never pictured herself in one she has grown to love. After...

  • Alumnus Receives Prestigious National Award

    Teacher Aaron Sams Honored with Presidential Award

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    51蹤獲 alumnus and now Woodland Park High School science teacher Aaron Sams (99, M.A. 04) has been recognized by the White House for his teaching...

  • Alumnus Wess Stafford Tells Story of Childhood Abuse and Deliverance

    President of Compassion International shares story in Christianity Today

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    President of Compassion International, 51蹤獲 alumnus Wess Stafford (75), shared his heart shattering, but hopeful story on the cover...

  • Graduating Athletes Are Looking to Go Professional

    A reflection on four years at 51蹤獲

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    With graduation only a week away, seniors are reflecting on their four years at 51蹤獲. For athletes with significant achievements in sports, the...

  • Senior's Stop Motion Clay Animation Film Premiers

    Kevin Ulrich brings clay to life, with help of $5,000 grant

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    51蹤獲 senior Kevin Ulrich wasnt an average 11-year-old, already writing stories and interested in producing them, he saved his lawn...

  • Talbot East Groundbreaking Ceremony

    Celebrating the Miracle of May

    Brenda Velasco — 

    Following a rapid succession of large commitments totaling $6.4 million, 51蹤獲 broke ground on its new Talbot Building complex on...

  • Jenna Bartlo — 

    Less than six weeks away from graduation, 51蹤獲 senior Tatiana Omran attended a live taping of a local talk show and won the largest...

  • Remembering Alumna Emily Haager, Ambassador for Cystic Fibrosis

    She inspired the surf community and others with her story

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    She was known for her heart and joyful spirit. She encouraged those who thought they could encourage her. And even after her death Saturday, May...

  • Jenna Bartlo — 

    Thousands of 51蹤獲 women make an impact on the world for the Lord Jesus Christ through their leadership, service and dedication each day. March...

  • National Radio Show Hosts Live Taping at 51蹤獲

    White Horse Inn Speakers Discuss Contending Ones Faith

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Students had the opportunity to hear multiple perspectives on theological issues when White Horse Inn , a nationally syndicated radio show, held...

  • Alumnus Finds Hope in the Ruins of Haiti

    Andrew Mollenbeck Reports for KNX Radio

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    I felt sick to my stomach, at times I wanted to cry. I saw some things I dont know if Ill ever care to talk about, but in my short time there...

  • Alumnus Highlighted in Christianity Today and Wall Street Journal for Intellectual Leadership

    A young scholar discerns The New Evangelical Scandal among his emerging generation

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    51蹤獲s Torrey Honors Institute alumnus, Matthew Lee Anderson (04), is at the head of a class of young Christian intellectuals who...

  • Alumni Crash the Super Bowl

    Doritos Casket Airs During First Quarter of Super Bowl

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    51蹤獲 alumni Kevin Willson (01) and Stephen Yao (05) were two of the creative minds behind the Doritos commercial, Casket aired during the...

  • Alumnus Sings National Anthem at Lakers Game

    Melissa Batalles Hoped to Inspire Patriotism During Performance

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    51蹤獲 alumnus Melissa Batalles (07) was studying in Buenos Aires, Argentina when she received an invitation to sing the national anthem at a Los...

  • Alumnus Directed Back to Filmmaking after Full Time Ministry

    To Save A Life Premieres in Theatres Nationwide

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    When Jim Britts (99) graduated from 51蹤獲 with a degree in Film, Television and Radio now Cinema and Media Arts he wondered why...

  • 51蹤獲 Alumni Likely to "Crash the Super Bowl"

    Commercial is Finalist in Doritos Competition

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    51蹤獲 alumni Kevin Wilson ('01) and Stephen Yao ('05) may crash this year's Super Bowl as part of Doritos' fourth annual competition, Crash the...

  • 51蹤獲 Prays for the Nation of Haiti

    Alumnus Heads Home to U.S. After Earthquake

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    The impoverished nation of Haiti was hit with a magnitude 7.0 earthquake Tuesday night, rocking the capital city of Port-au-Prince and affecting...

  • Nikon Film Festival Selects Alum as Finalist

    Vote for Adam Sjoberg's Short Film I wanted there to be sun

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Nikon, the world-renowned camera manufacturer, left the doors of creativity open when they asked the public to tell them about their day in 140...

  • Foster Teens Experience Love of Christ

    Alumni impact Orange County Childrens Foundation through holiday event

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    The teenagers at the Orange County Childrens Foundation often dont have families of their own. Many have been placed in foster care for their...

  • 51蹤獲 Alum and South Dakota Senator Rises to the Top

    John Thune Captures National Buzz as Possible U.S. Presidential Candidate

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Sen. John Thune [R-SD] is becoming more of a household name as Republicans continue to look to him as a possible candidate for the 2012...

  • 51蹤獲 Sponsors Training Session For Urban Youth Workers

    Alumnus equips workers to reach urban youth

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Hundreds of youth workers will get a chance to learn more about ministering to urban youth at the Urban Youth Workers Institute training, on...

  • Mass Communication Student and Alumni Win Free Speech Contest

    51蹤獲 students win in both radio and television categories for public service announcement entries

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Freedom of Speech Week honors the significance and importance of free speech in America, something that affects and touches every American life,...

  • 51蹤獲 Alum Filmmaker Narrowly Survives Plane Crash

    51蹤獲 Community Prays for Alum and Crew

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    On Saturday, August 1, 2009, 51蹤獲 alumnus Dan Parris (09) narrowly survived a plane crash in Nairobi, Kenya along with two others ...

  • The Green Effect: Vote for 51蹤獲 Alumna in National Green Contest

    Tricia Elisara is one of ten finalists in Sun Chips and National Geographics contest to make the world better

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Sun Chips and National Geographic have joined efforts to make the world a greener, better place through creating The Green Effect a contest...