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The Chimes

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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Nigerian individuality flourishes amidst California’s clone style

Miracle Toluwalase, a Nigerian computer science major at Biola, enjoys experimenting with fashion.
Miracle Toluwalase brings a counter-cultural perspective to fashion and content creation.
Bea Mason, Staff Writer November 13, 2025

Miracle Toluwalase is a first-year Computer Science major at Biola. Coming from Nigeria, he brought with him a refreshing perspective on style, graphic visuals, and music. Besides being a walking advertisement for his diverse style, he also shares content on his Instagram.  “From a very young age,...

“Pets on A Train” arrives in the U.S.

"Pets on a Train", a French animated film, premiered in the United States on Oct. 17th, 2025.
The barely advertised French computer animated film is on the right track with a mix of creative and stereotypical passengers on board.
Nathan Allee, Freelancer November 11, 2025

The call for original content in film, particularly animation, has been louder than ever during an ever-changing entertainment landscape. While there have been successful recent releases such as “Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse” and “Inside Out 2,” most are either based on existing intellectual...

Christian headbanging at Harvest Moon

Christian artists performed at Harvest Moon, a Christian rock show hosted by the Orange County Artists Collective (OCAC).
The Harvest Moon show took place on Oct. 30, produced by the Orange County Artists Collective
Bea Mason, Staff Writer November 10, 2025

The Orange County Artists Collective (OCAC) is a “launchpad for artistry and a powerhouse event producer.” They support emerging Christian artists by providing a platform to showcase and develop their various crafts. They promote their events, like Harvest Moon, through their Instagram and, in recent...

Anastasia Kallas’ response to the inadequacy of words

Senior Theater major Anastasia Kallas makes original music, which she loves to share with the world via her TikTok.
Biola student Ana Kallas turns confusion into delicately composed songs that are rich with human truth.
Bea Mason, Staff Writer November 4, 2025

Ana Kallas, a senior Theatre major and English minor, started writing music just before starting college at Biola and now posts her originals on her TikTok account.  Music was a metaphorical destiny for Kallas as she grew up in a musical family. Before getting married, Kallas’ parents were a part...

An unassuming act steals the show in this year’s Punk N Pie

Calvin Ryu won first place in this year's Punk N Pie talent show with his performance of "She's Gone".
We spoke with Calvin Ryu, a bio science major whose vocal performance was voted first place in this year’s Family Weekend talent show.
Thomas Rahkola, Editor-in-Chief November 4, 2025

On Friday, Oct. 24, Biola’s annual Punk N Pie talent show returned, bringing Biola students, friends and family to Metzger lawn for a night of student performances and free pumpkin pie. Part of Family Weekend 2025, the show included acts from original music compositions, and group dance routines, to...

Dancing through the Symphonic Winds

Dancing through the Symphonic Winds
Performed by students for students, faculty, family and friends, the Biola Symphonic Winds concert was a night of music, storytelling and beauty– as the audience was led on a journey from the Renaissance period through the 20th century.
Izzy Putney, Staff Writer October 27, 2025

On Friday, Oct. 17 the Biola Symphonic Winds ensemble, joined by guests from Whittier Christian High School, hosted their fall concert in Crowell Music Hall. Themed by a variety of dance music, the performance featured three student conductors in addition to Symphonic Winds director and conservatory...

On the Outskirts

On the Outskirts
Outskirts is a student-made magazine created by young adults for young adults, working to change up the rhythms of the bleak future which Gen Z faces.
Izzy Putney, Staff Writer October 20, 2025

In a world where computers grow smarter, Gen Z searches for something deeper, something soul-filling rather than brain-stimulating. Two young adults have seen this take place in real time in their generation– and they decided to do something about it. Biola senior Gillian Doplemore and recent Biola...

Biola’s Dead Poet’s Society: a creative’s outlet through a club community

Biola’s Dead Poet’s Society: a creative’s outlet through a club community
A student-led club on campus which centers around writing and sharing poetry in community, while keeping the heart of the club centered around Christ through reading Scriptural and Christian poetry.
Izzy Putney, Staff Writer October 20, 2025

The Biola Dead Poets Society, is a student-led club that began in the spring of 2025. The heart came from Audrey Sanders, a junior transfer theology major with a concentration in Bible Exposition. Sanders, having been a writer her whole life, attempted to begin a club at her high school, imitating the...

Biola artists gather to share original musical compositions

Biola artists gather to share original musical compositions
The Conservatory hosted a Film Composers' Score Screening on the night of Oct. 3, showcasing the original scores and films of seven students.
Bea Mason, Staff Writer October 17, 2025

On Friday night, Oct. 3, the Biola Conservatory of Music held a film and composition screening in the business building lecture hall. Seven students had the opportunity to showcase their original music scores, and additionally, any film work that went with the musical composition. When composing music,...

The wonderful world we don’t realize: The heart of Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town”

The wonderful world we don’t realize: The heart of Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town”
The Biola production of “Our Town” by Thornton Wilder opens Oct. 23, offering a necessary commentary on the fleeting but beautiful nature of life.
Bea Mason, Staff Writer October 15, 2025

Pre-production for “Our Town,” directed by Dr. Rachel Tracie, draws to an end as the show opens Thursday, Oct. 23. When prompted to share the significance of “Our Town” as it relates to the students of Biola, Tracie said: “I never wanted to do [Our Town] - I thought it was a high school...

The art of staying childlike: an interview with Professor Chris Davidson

The art of staying childlike: an interview with Professor Chris Davidson
As this year’s Torrey Conference unpacks the theme of childlike faith, Professor Chris Davidson explores how creativity, poetry and discipline can open us up to childlike wonder.
Shelby LaPorte, Entertainment Editor October 9, 2025

This year’s Torrey Conference dived deep into the idea of childlike faith with the help of several speakers. Chris Davidson, a professor of English here at Biola University, will be hosting one of the nine breakout sessions on Wednesday, discussing how faith and creativity impact one another. BECOMING...

Live from Lot-F was born of a rock war

Live from Lot-F was born of a rock war
The showrunners of Lot-F share the humble beginnings of the beloved sketch comedy show on campus
Bea Mason, Staff Writer October 4, 2025

LIVE FROM LOT-F If you didn’t already know, Live from Lot-F is a sketch comedy show & club produced by students Elijah Van Gaasbeek, Bella Greer, and Justice Baker. The club is in its second year, approaching its third performance. But where exactly did this club come from, and what inspired that...