Thecla Li is a junior journalism major who loves tacos and photography. If you are having a hard time finding her, it’s probably because she’s running around snapping photos somewhere or editing them at the Taco van on Tuesday nights. [email protected] Hello! My name is Thecla Li and I’m from a little city country called Singapore. Yes, the place in “Crazy Rich Asians.” I came to Biola adamant to gain as much experience as possible from the very start. The Chimes was my best bet. Staying true to my visual media concentration, I took up the chance to try out as a freelance photographer at Nationball, one of Biola’s biggest events. I loved it and now I’m here; nothing else matters. I thoroughly enjoyed my first semester running around, flashing my press pass and skipping lines for chapels. The following semester, I became a photo apprentice and stepped into full editorship overseeing the visual department in my sophomore year. My cup overflows and God has honored me with the opportunity to serve as Chimes’ Managing Editor in my junior year. Through the experience, I was given the opportunity to capture crucial memories that make Biola, Biola. I am so so blessed. Here’s to a new year!

Marlena Lang is a senior broadcast journalism major with a minor in human rights, social justice and conflict transformation who enjoys going out with her camera and capturing the memories and happenings of the community around her. [email protected] Hello, my name is Marlena Lang and this is my fourth year working for the Chimes and my third year as visual editor. I’m from the island of Kauai, Hawaii and when I am home I love spending time at the beach with friends, taking photos of what’s around me, and eating açaí bowls.  I also enjoy a good coffee date and being out with friends. I am currently a senior broadcast journalism major and a human rights, social justice, and conflict transformation minor. After graduation, I dream of moving to New York City and telling the stories of minority groups that are often outcasted or misrepresented by the media.  I began taking digital media classes in the seventh grade where I developed my love for film and photography. Through many years of experience, I became aware of my gift and love for writing as well and decided that broadcast journalism would be the best fit in order for me to combine my two loves: film production and writing.  I joined the Chimes with the hope of improving my photography skills, getting a taste of journalism, and getting to emerge myself in a community of students who enjoy journalism and are as passionate about it as I am.