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

Sundance through Eagle eyes

The week before classes started, 28 film students, including myself, traveled over 600 miles to the town of Park City, Utah.
February 10, 2010
The week before classes started, 28 film students, including myself, traveled over 600 miles to the town of Park City, Utah.

Top places to study at Biola and beyond

Top places to study at Biola and beyond
Sure, you could lock yourself in your room all night. But where's the fun in that?
December 9, 2009
Sure, you could lock yourself in your room all night. But where's the fun in that?

Ten ways to get out the elf

As an advocate for all things Christmas -– I’m believed to be part elf –- I think I have the authority to brighten your holiday cheer.
Emily Agenjo, Writer December 9, 2009
As an advocate for all things Christmas -– I’m believed to be part elf –- I think I have the authority to brighten your holiday cheer.

Free meals at Norms, anyone?

BORED AND BROKE: If so, then be prepared to lay yourself on the line.
Samantha Aviles, Writer December 8, 2009
BORED AND BROKE: If so, then be prepared to lay yourself on the line.

WEB ONLY: Is a private education worth cost?

Students in private universities face high costs and a dismal job market. Here are some links discussing the issue as well as some thoughts from Biolans.
Patricia Diaz, Writer December 7, 2009
Students in private universities face high costs and a dismal job market. Here are some links discussing the issue as well as some thoughts from Biolans.

Biola film crew wasn’t in for just “another student film”

Alex Miranda, director of the Biola film "A Quiet Fire," which premieres Thursday night at Downtown Disney, is a mix of a polished movie professional and an exuberant college student.
Samantha Aviles, Writer December 2, 2009
Alex Miranda, director of the Biola film "A Quiet Fire," which premieres Thursday night at Downtown Disney, is a mix of a polished movie professional and an exuberant college student.

Start your Christmas partying in San Diego

BORED AND BROKE: Nothing to do this weekend? Then head down to San Diego Friday or Saturday to enjoy the largest free holiday party in the city.
Samantha Aviles, Writer December 1, 2009
BORED AND BROKE: Nothing to do this weekend? Then head down to San Diego Friday or Saturday to enjoy the largest free holiday party in the city.

Ethiopian grad student reflects on persecution in his country

Ethiopian grad student reflects on persecution in his country
Few have childhood memories like that of Biola graduate student Temene Yoseph Menna, whose life is a testimony of the suffering that Ethiopia has faced for so many years.
Tomoko Taguchi, Writer December 1, 2009
Few have childhood memories like that of Biola graduate student Temene Yoseph Menna, whose life is a testimony of the suffering that Ethiopia has faced for so many years.

Loss, regret and humility one year later

Loss, regret and humility one year later
It was nearly a year ago that I was interrupted by multiple phone calls from my lifelong friend and heard news that hurt and humbled me.
Matthew Fier, Writer December 1, 2009
It was nearly a year ago that I was interrupted by multiple phone calls from my lifelong friend and heard news that hurt and humbled me.

Senior sets her sights on the Holy Land

Senior Rebekah Peace and her sister are getting a free trip to Israel through an Israeli program that offers the trips to people of Jewish heritage.
Harmony Wheeler, Writer November 20, 2009
Senior Rebekah Peace and her sister are getting a free trip to Israel through an Israeli program that offers the trips to people of Jewish heritage.

“If God is Good” tries to explain suffering

Randy Alcorn’s latest book on the theology of suffering is so good, even Chuck Norris mentioned it.
Matthew Fier, Writer November 18, 2009
Randy Alcorn’s latest book on the theology of suffering is so good, even Chuck Norris mentioned it.

Love on a shirt

Love on a shirt
Owners of Whittier based T-shirt design company Love Nail Tree balance going mainstream with staying true to their Christian-themed designs.
Samantha Aviles, Writer November 18, 2009
Owners of Whittier based T-shirt design company Love Nail Tree balance going mainstream with staying true to their Christian-themed designs.