Skip to Main Content
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Custodians cultivate friendships with students

Hands around Biola focuses on the custodial service staff in the dorms. Students at Biola continue to cultivate lasting relationships with the janitorial staff. | Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES
Biola students continue to cultivate lasting relationships with the janitorial staff.
Jenna Schmidt, Writer October 1, 2014
Biola students continue to cultivate lasting relationships with the janitorial staff.

Xopoc chooses new focus for performances

Freshman cinema and media arts major Maggie Gray dances with XOPOC members during a rehearsal. | Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
Xopoc seeks to keep each performance God-centered.
Jenna Schmidt, Writer September 30, 2014
Xopoc seeks to keep each performance God-centered.

Commuters struggle with staying connected to campus

Students show their OCC pride as they dance around at Nation Ball.
Off campus students continue to find community alternatives in order to remain involved in the student body.
Candace Guereque, Writer September 30, 2014
Off campus students continue to find community alternatives in order to remain involved in the student body.

Noah Munck shakes off iCarly identity at Biola

| Taylor Hunt/THE CHIMES
In an exclusive interview with Anna Frost, actor and musician Noah Munck discusses his goals for the future and his experience thus far at Biola.
Anna Frost, Writer September 25, 2014
In an exclusive interview with Anna Frost, actor and musician Noah Munck discusses his goals for the future and his experience thus far at Biola.

Old history, new impact

Clockwise from top left, Ella Corey, Anders Corey, Matt Chase, and Kevin Botka. For these descendants of recent Biola presidents, their families’ histories give them a different grasp on Biola’s past and present. | Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES. | Katie Evensen/THE CHIMES
Descendants of recent Biola presidents reflect on their family's legacy at Biola, and on their personal experience at a school filled with their history.
Alex Bell, Writer September 24, 2014
Descendants of recent Biola presidents reflect on their family's legacy at Biola, and on their personal experience at a school filled with their history.

Biola reflects on relationship with Chick-fil-A after founder’s passing

Freshman cinema and media arts major Sophia Johnson and English major Emily Martin stand with the iconic Chick-fil-A cow at a Torrientation lunch hosted by the La Habra restaurant. | Courtesy of Sophia Johnson
Samuel Truett Cathy, founder of Chick-fil-A, passed away at the age of 93 on September 8th.
Elena Trueba, Writer September 23, 2014
Samuel Truett Cathy, founder of Chick-fil-A, passed away at the age of 93 on September 8th.

Tasty ways to beat the heat

| Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES
Local LA eateries offer great options for students to escape the heat and explore delicious foods.
Jenna Schmidt, Writer September 23, 2014
Local LA eateries offer great options for students to escape the heat and explore delicious foods.

Dr. Christopher Mitchell’s impact endures at Biola

| Courtesy of Torrey Honors Institute
Students reflect on the impact and legacy of Dr. Chris Mitchell.
Jenna Schmidt, Writer September 18, 2014
Students reflect on the impact and legacy of Dr. Chris Mitchell.

Building up Biola

A construction worker measures the distance from the floor to the ceiling on the third floor of North Hall. | Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES
The North Hall construction crew shares their experience with working on the Biola campus.
Jenna Schmidt, Writer September 16, 2014
The North Hall construction crew shares their experience with working on the Biola campus.

Experiencing Little Tokyo

The Chimes staff photographer Katie Evensen looks at the many lunch options available at Shin Sen Gumi in Little Tokyo. | Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
Take a trip to Little Tokyo to experience an abundance of exotic foods and unique shopping opportunities.
Catherine Streng, Writer September 16, 2014
Take a trip to Little Tokyo to experience an abundance of exotic foods and unique shopping opportunities.

Save the last dance for Emerson

The men of Emerson, clothed in green, stand strong amidst the rainbow of other dorms at Nationball in 2013. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES
Residents of Emerson look forward to their upcoming performance during Nationball.
Charity Chezum, Writer September 10, 2014
Residents of Emerson look forward to their upcoming performance during Nationball.

Hiking Hotspots

Sophomore film major Austin John takes photos of the amazing view at the Turtle Rock Hike Area in Irvine, CA. | Jenny Oetzell/THE CHIMES
The next time you're looking for an adventure, try one of the many accessible hikes in the Los Angeles area.
Monica Kochan, Writer September 10, 2014
The next time you're looking for an adventure, try one of the many accessible hikes in the Los Angeles area.