Biola University is celebrating 100 years of academic excellence and faithfulness. The centennial celebration has included a multitude of events for students to take part in: outside lunches, bounce houses, various artists and several other events. But something is catching the eyes of both students...

Due to excessive television coverage and Internet avenues, gambling as sport, entertainment and addiction has become extremely accessible to a wide range of people in recent years. Because of the detrimental side effects of that lifestyle, the act of gambling, in any form, is prohibited by Biola’s...

“C.S. Lewis smoked tobacco, so I don’t see what the problem is.” Junior Matt Harton’s thoughts on tobacco’s place in Biola’s contract echo those of other students who think that tobacco smoking bans may not belong in the contract that every student is required to...

On Sunday night, over 1,500 people came to Chase Gymnasium to celebrate Biola’s 100th anniversary, and with festivities the founding fathers never would have envisioned a century ago. Yet for today’s generation, Switchfoot — almost assuredly the most successful band to ever play at Biola — was...

Imagine the Biola University you know and love with a cafeteria that is one-third of the size that it is now. Or picture all of the buildings without air conditioning. Or a soccer field that’s “ground level.” Since its birth in 1908, Biola University has undergone great changes in terms of physical...

Senator John Thune, one of Biola’s most notable alumni, acts as a role model for Biola students today, not only by measure of his political successes but more so by the integrity of his character. After graduating in 1983, Thune has served in the public service sector for more than 20 years. Thune...

The recently warm weather seems to be welcoming the new season, blooming with news of engagements and marriage. Valentine's Day may even be causing the common maxim of "Ring by Spring" to weigh more heavily on our minds. Although such a prospect is fun and romantic on the exterior, trouble may often...

A Day in the Life is a new Chimes Online feature that takes you behind the scenes of life at Biola and brings to focus the extraordinary aspects of an ordinary Biolan. This week, we take you backstage of the Biola Opera, "Merry Wives of Windsor" and show you the hectic and exciting life of junior...

Planning GYRADS, organizing floor events and enforcing open hours were just a few of the responsibilities of Biola’s Resident Assistants presented to interested students Monday and Tuesday night. Sutherland auditorium was filled for the informational meeting, which focused on the requirements for being...

To get an extra 14 years of life, don't smoke, eat lots of fruits and vegetables, exercise regularly and drink alcohol in moderation. That's the finding of a study that tracked about 20,000 people in the United Kingdom. Kay-Tee Khaw of the University of Cambridge and colleagues calculated that...