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The Chimes

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The Chimes

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The Chimes

A number of factors play into students not receiving enough sleep

Stock image of man dozing off on stack of books
As finals approach, students find it more difficult to receive the proper amount of sleep.
Corel Eldridge, Freelance Writer April 18, 2018

All students have been sleep-deprived because of school at least once. Ask any person on campus if they have ever lost sleep because of homework and they will all give the same answer. When an individual is sleep deprived, it affects them in many different negative ways apart from just being tired. Sarah...

Professor talks writing process

Leon harris
Leon Harris shares subject of his new book.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) April 18, 2018

Writing takes time whether it is a term paper, doctoral thesis or book. For assistant professor of biblical and theological studies Leon Harris, the process took about four and half years to write his book, “The Holy Spirit as Communion.” This work, which shares a name with his doctoral thesis, featured...

Soaring Stories: a life that resembles Christ’s love

Kayton Garcia
Garcia seeks to glorify God by loving on others through means of music.
Caitlin Blackmon, Features Apprentice April 17, 2018

Q: WHAT IS YOUR NAME, YEAR AND MAJOR? A: Kayton Garcia, freshman biblical and theological studies major Q: HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS? A: Curious, Passionate, [at times] Confused Q: WHAT ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT? WHAT DO YOU LOVE DOING? A: “I think as a whole, I’m really...

Different dance styles unite as one team

Cheerleaders at a sports game
Years of dance experience helped Candace Washington create and coach the Biola Spirit Program.
Caitlin Blackmon, Features Apprentice April 16, 2018

Director and head dance coach Candace Washington began building the Biola Spirit Program—formerly known as the Biola Dance Crew—back in 2013. What started from humble beginnings has grown immensely in the past few years. “Just in the last three years, we’ve added cheer to that, which is why...

Lent allows for reflections as a matter of the heart

A student stopping their hand from touching an iphone and a package of candy
A time of discipline guides students’ reflections on God’s goodness in preparation for Easter.
Caitlin Blackmon, Features Apprentice April 12, 2018

The observation of Lent encourages Christians to prepare their hearts to reflect Christ’s sacrifice by giving up something that distracts them from doing this. As described by President Barry Corey on The Lent Project page, “The season of Lent invites Christ followers into a sacred space of worship...

Sexual Assault Awareness Month comes in full force

The pinwheel display on Metzger lawn showing sexual assault statistics
Biola embraces sexual assault advocacy for the first time in two years.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) April 11, 2018

One in five college-age women. One in 16 college-age men. Sexual assault happens here too. After taking a year off, Biola brought the It’s On Us campaign back to campus for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The campaign includes events held throughout the month and a video sharing the beliefs of...

Grandparents Day calls for a time of celebration

Students with their grandparents
Grandparents join their Biola students on a day meant for fun and fellowship.
Caitlin Blackmon, Features Apprentice April 10, 2018

Grandparents, accompanied by their Biolan grandchildren, filled the campus on April 6. Grandparents Day 2018 brought the two different generations together to share a day filled to the brim with special activities. A TWO-PART PURPOSE For Fran and Frank Neves, grandparents of sophomore cinema and...

Students enjoy Philippines Culture Night

Students in line for food
The long-standing tradition of Maharlika adds new aspects to increase cultural awareness.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) April 10, 2018

Royal blue, scarlet red and golden yellow lit up the stage as an expectant audience waited for the show to begin. Philippines Culture Night kicked off with the a capella group The Filharmonic, singing the Filipino national anthem. Over the course of the night, Maharlika members led the audience...

Community instills comfort

Students inside dorm room
Three students explain their housing choices.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) April 5, 2018

As the housing selection process took place on March 22 to 27, feelings of stress and relief filled the student body as they found their homes for next year. While students look for housing, they search for where they will feel most comfortable, and often times, students have already found the right...

Writing projects explores illumination

Celebration of student writing banner
The Celebration of Student Writing allowed students to bring their writing to other areas of study.
Jessica Goddard, Features Apprentice April 4, 2018

Students should celebrate what they learn with creativity—or so the English department encourages through its Celebration of Student Writing event. Aligning with the chapel theme of illumination, students had the opportunity to translate what they learned in their English 113 classes into creative...

A week of recognition ensues gratitude

Faculty and staff at appreciation lunch
Dedication of conscious efforts results in praise for employees of Biola.
Caitlin Blackmon, Features Apprentice April 3, 2018

The dedicated men and women who work at Biola devote their time to equipping students to cultivate culture for Christ. Whether they teach in the classroom, serve hungry students in the Caf or help keep the university running, their hard work does not go overlooked. A SUCCESSFUL CELEBRATION Last week,...

Soaring Stories: friendships spark interest

Samantha Dammann
Dammann shares how meaningful bonds lead to exploring new hobbies and interests.
Caitlin Blackmon, Features Apprentice April 3, 2018

Q: WHAT IS YOUR NAME, YEAR AND MAJOR? A: Samantha Dammann, senior journalism major. Q: HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS? A: Hardworking, Grateful, Excited Q: WHAT ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT? WHAT DO YOU LOVE DOING? A: “Lately, I’ve been really passionate about going outside....