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The Chimes

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The Chimes

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The Chimes

The RA position pays off

"RA on duty"
Biola RAs’ jobs do not pay as well as others, but provide worthwhile experiences.
Jessica Goddard and Julianna Hernandez November 28, 2017

On every dorm floor lies a hierarchy among peers: regular residents residing underneath the guidance of a Resident Advisor. An RA gives up hours upon hours of his or her semester to ensure the safety of their students and the obedience to the rules they guard. At Biola, the RA job requires an even more...

Best Christmas places to visit

The Grove
Christmas lights, Christmas nights and events people should attend.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) November 28, 2017

With Thanksgiving gone, Christmas season has arrived in all its glory: drinking hot cocoa, wearing red and green and going to as many Christmas parties as possible. Also, the season presents places decorated spectacularly to get others in the Christmas mood. Whether it be shopping malls decorated in...

Complaints deprive collegiate experience

A person covered in books
Students and professors discuss the importance of finding enjoyment in the stress.
Kendall Jarboe, Freelance Writer November 15, 2017

While walking to class, waiting in line at the Caf and sipping an Americano during an 8 a.m., one can hear complaints everywhere. The relentless amount of assigned readings, group projects and tests fuel students’ complaints. VALIDATION THROUGH COMPLAINTS Sophomore music in worship major Tiffany...

Campus crowds with possible students

During University Day, current students share their memories of visiting as prospective students.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) November 14, 2017

The hunt is on with hundreds of thousands of high school students on the prowl for their best choice. Their prey? Colleges and universities. Biola offers many preview days for prospective students such Biola Bound, Spring Preview Day and recently, University Day, which Biola held from Sunday to...

Survivors speak out

Survivor's marchers, one holding a sign: "Don't be a dick. Support survivors."
Thousands attend the #MeToo Survivor’s March and rally.
Jessica Goddard, Features Editor November 14, 2017

“I’m over being polite about rape. It’s been too long now. We have been too understanding. We need it to end now,” actress Frances Fisher’s voice echoed through the microphone into the streets of Hollywood, where thousands of women and men stood wearing shirts, pins, hats or signs reading “Me...

Soaring stories: music for the soul

A picture of Beka Revelle holding an ukulele
Beka Revelle shares that music makes her happy and inspires her writing.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) November 14, 2017

Q: WHAT IS YOUR NAME, YEAR AND MAJOR? A: Beka Revelle, sophomore accounting major. Q: HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS? A: Energetic, Overthinker, Hardworker Q: WHAT ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT? WHAT DO YOU LOVE DOING? A: “Definitely passionate about music, probably more than...

Perseverance fulfilled dreams

Jessica Goddard/THE CHIMES
Chief Ojeisekhoba endured a circuitous route to reach America.
Jessica Goddard, Writer November 8, 2017
Chief Ojeisekhoba endured a circuitous route to reach America.

Custodians bring joy to campus

Julianna Hernandez/THE CHIMES
The men and women behind the scenes make this campus look immaculate.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) November 7, 2017
The men and women behind the scenes make this campus look immaculate.

GRIT meets a need

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The women’s resource collective has had a powerful impact in only six months.
Jessica Goddard, Writer November 7, 2017
The women’s resource collective has had a powerful impact in only six months.

Campus Safety alerts cause concerns

Christian Leonard/THE CHIMES
Students show divided feelings towards Biola alert systems.
Alison Hartzler, Writer November 7, 2017
Students show divided feelings towards Biola alert systems.

Entrepreneurial fireside chat

Caitlin Blackmon/THE CHIMES
Jadon Gauthier’s path to film gave him vocational wisdom and a close relationship with God.
Jessica Goddard, Writer November 2, 2017
Jadon Gauthier’s path to film gave him vocational wisdom and a close relationship with God.

Student Development takes steps towards equity

Jessica Goddard/THE CHIMES
Dawn White shares her vision for Title IX on campus.
Jana Eller, Office Manager November 2, 2017
Dawn White shares her vision for Title IX on campus.