Have you been searching for the perfect holiday playlist to get your mind off the stress of finals? Look no further. From head-bangers to hymns, this Christmas playlist from some of our Chimes editors presents an array of holiday hits to send you off into Christmas break.  “What Christmas Means to...

Hailing from Guam, senior commercial music major Ellery Sablan brings a relaxing yet profound aura to her music. Set to graduate this semester, she has a bright future in composition and music art on her horizon.  This past summer, she performed in an international music competition and also released...

A thrilling case that builds upon multiple layers, “Dark Waters” truly relies on the patience of its audience, while each revelation in the story drags the audience deeper into it. Through eerie visuals and a complex plot, director Todd Haynes beautifully crafts the retelling of a true story that...

As the 2010s wrap up, many film fans are racking their brains for the best movies of the decade. While movies like “La La Land,” “Inception ” or “Get Out” may come to the forefront of many fans’ minds, many great films did not receive the praise they deserve. Whether it was a box office...

(This story was originally published in print on Dec. 5, 2019). Fred Rogers stared compassionately into the eyes of Jeff Erlanger as the two sang a duet to each other. “It’s you I like,” Rogers sang. Although Erlanger broke his gaze, Rogers kept his eyes fixed on the young boy who was confined...

Rian Johnson’s follow-up to the fairly disappointing “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” is anything but a disappointment. “Knives Out” is a classic whodunit mystery that boasts an incredible cast, stunning production design and a story that will have audiences thinking throughout the entire film. REMARKABLE...

(This story was originally published in print on Dec. 5, 2019). In this first-ever student-directed musical, Theatre 21 tackles important topics of life, relationships and heartbreak. “The Last Five Years” brings unique qualities to the table with its small cast, intimate storyline and beautiful...

“Queen & Slim” stars Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith, a couple whose first date goes awry when they are stopped by a hot-headed cop. After shooting the cop in self-defense, the couple is forced to run and evade the law. From the get-go, the topic of police brutality has turned many people...

Biola’s Symphony Orchestra tuned up on Saturday night at Crowell’s Lansing Recital Hall to perform works from composers Giuseppe Verdi, Dmitri Shostakovich and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovski.  The concert opened with a swelling rendition of Verdi’s I Vespri Siciliani Overture. Then, the symphony’s...

As one of the most well-known bands in the world, Coldplay blends grand rock music with pop sensibility that connects with many. Now they’re back with new music after four years. In anticipation for "Everyday Life," check out this ranking of all seven albums. 7. “A Head Full of Dreams” The most...

Known for directing blockbuster “Thor: Ragnarok” and short film “Two Cars, One Night,” Taika Waititi upholds his unique directing style with “Jojo Rabbit,” a film that puts a disturbingly innocent twist on the German occupation.  AUTOCRAT TO ADVISOR “Jojo Rabbit” documents the life...