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The Chimes

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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Kevin Browning’s love for stewardship in creation

Professor Kevin Browning shares his love for God's creation and how his career has led him to Biola.
Wood shop and art teacher and environmental science-advocate Kevin Browning shares history with Biola, his walk with the Lord and the calling with creation that has been put upon his heart.
Izzy Putney, Staff Writer February 22, 2026

Kevin Browning—known for his warm welcoming smile, his artsy style and his work in both the wood shop and environmental science—has had a relationship with Biola for a decade. Browning attended Biola University in 2012, focusing in Biblical studies and assumed that his  future would be in the...

Students worship with no strings attached

Students gather in the Jesus Saves parking garage of Biola for late-night worship.
Away from the high-end productions of some CCM worship scenes, these students approach God in the quiet humility of a parking lot.
Izzy Putney, Staff Writer February 22, 2026

For the past few years, a small group of students have been meeting weekly in the Jesus Saves parking structure on campus (named for the replica of the sign from the original building, hanging from the front of the structure), spending time in worship and prayer. No other agenda, no credits or requirements,...

The last of the bugs

Noah Kahan releases the first track of his upcoming album, which will be released in April.
Noah Kahan releases his first track off his upcoming album “The Great Divide,” re-igniting his fans in excitement for the upcoming release and tour.
Bea Mason, Staff Writer February 18, 2026

Noah Kahan’s unreleased album, “The Great Divide,” has been wildly anticipated by fans since May of 2024. Utilizing secret TikTok accounts and previewing unreleased songs at his live shows, Kahan facilitated buzz among his supporters, dubbed “the bugs.” Kahan finally released a track off the...

The Merry Widow

The Biola Opera ran showings of "The Merry Widow" last weekend.
The Biola Opera presented a romantic comedy that showcased the vocal talent of Biola music students.
Bea Mason, Staff Writer February 15, 2026

“The Merry Widow,” an opera presented by the Biola Conservatory of Music, ran showings the weekend of Feb. 5. The three-act story is colored with themes of love lost, love betrayed, and love reconciled. It was a truly brilliant composition of vocal performance and operatic acting. Standout performances...

Orange is to Marty Supreme what pink is to Barbie

The new A24 film, "Marty Supreme", was a box office success, perhaps due to its creative marketing strategies.
How Marty Supreme owes its overall success to the brilliant strategies of star actor Timothee Chalamet.
Bea Mason, Staff Writer February 2, 2026

“Marty Supreme,” an A24 film, is described on the popular site Letterboxd as follows: “Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness.” However, the true substance of the film is revealed only upon watching. It was directed by Josh Safdie,...

High-quality work with a high-quality witness: “Decaf” premiere at Biola

"Decaf", an independent film by Dr. Joshua Smith, will premiere at Biola next week.
Torrey Honors professor Dr. Smith set to premiere his short film “Decaf” at Biola University.
Libby Northup, Freelancer January 27, 2026

On Feb. 4th, Biola will host a premiere of  Dr. Joshua Smith’s short film, “Decaf,” in Ethel Lee Auditorium. The red-carpet experience will begin at 7:30 p.m., and the screening itself will commence at 8:00. The event will feature the film itself, trailers for future projects, a live Q&A...

Celebrating 250 years of Jane Austen

As Jane Austen's 250th birthday passed last month, readers and writers alike reflect on the profound impact her work as had on them, even centuries later.
Jane Austen, one of the most famous writers of the 19th century, is being celebrated in the literary world for the passing of her 250th birthday.
Izzy Putney, Staff Writer January 22, 2026

Jane Austen, a woman whose name became known through books, films and even through her own dialect of English during the Gregorian Period (“Austenspeak”), celebrated her 250th birthday last year. Her books, despite their age, have remained timeless with continuous film and novel adaptations in the...

“Zootopia 2” is wildly entertaining

“Zootopia 2” is wildly entertaining
The latest installment in the Zootopia franchise could potentially bring a big turnaround for Walt Disney Animation Studio’s future.
Nathan Allee, Freelancer December 18, 2025

Imagine you are a kid in 1937 who has been waiting for hours in a crowded line outside the Radio City Music Hall in New York City. There is an energy as you and everyone else wait to see a new moving picture based on a fairy tale you love. “I heard it's longer than a Silly Symphony,” says one patron.  You...

God With Us: Biola’s annual Christmas Concert

Last week, the Biola Conservatory of Music hosted two concerts for their annual Christmas Concert at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.
Biola’s annual Christmas Concert, themed “God With Us,” reveals a deeper meaning behind Christmas classics.
Ethan Chia, Freelancer December 12, 2025

On Dec. 6, the Biola Conservatory of Music hosted two concerts for their annual Christmas Concert at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts. The Biola Symphonic Winds, the Symphony Orchestra, the University Chorus and Chorale, along with other smaller groups and solo artists, joined together to...

The sacredness of artistic pursuit

Dan Callis, a retiring art professor at Biola, reflects on his recent exhibition and the inspiration for his work.
The Fool’s Errand exhibition examines the public perception of artistic careers.
Bea Mason, Staff Writer December 11, 2025

The Fool’s Errand is a two-part art exhibit created by Dan Callis. Fool’s Errand Still is in the Green Gallery, and Fool’s Errand Wonder is in the Bardwell lobby. Dan Callis is a retiring Biola art professor who explores the themes of stillness in Christ and curiosity towards creation as illustrated...

Rich in humor but not poor in taste

Rich Kids, a student-run improv show, offers a promising line-up of performers for their upcoming Dec. 12th show.
Isaac LoCascio shares the rich history and open-ended future of the Rich Kids improv comedy club on campus.
Bea Mason, Staff Writer December 11, 2025

Rich Kids is an improv comedy club at Biola dating back 17 years. Isaac LoCascio, a junior Business and Bible major, is this season’s club president and heads a team of nine members. LoCascio is proud of the spectacular team that makes up Rich Kids’ lineup this year. “Dexter Cornwell, an amazing...

Student’s senior film addresses a fatherless generation

Director Jordan Chan in his element on set for The Giver - the concluding short film in this anthological feature-length student film.
A reminder of what it means to be truly loved by our Heavenly Father, and proof that earthly fathers will fail and disappoint their children every day.
Izzy Putney, Staff Writer December 10, 2025

Jordan Chan, similar to every CMA student at Biola, faced his senior thesis as he entered the final semester of his undergrad. However, inspiration for his final project came through a calling from God.  Three years ago, Chan was sitting at a worship night and one of the worship leaders had a word...