The Hollywood nightclub music scene for rising musicians isn’t necessarily the usual spot you’d find Biola students. Few places near Biola’s campus offer a wholesome environment where rising music artists can connect with other students to create genuine relationships. Founded in 2023 by Gem...

Every year, when the fall months roll in, Biola holds Torrey Conference, inviting some of the most talented worship leaders throughout the country to lead students together in music. This year, Washington state-based One Voice Worship led the student body in passionate moments of praise, using electric...

Some of the greatest action-packed, romantic and thrilling film scenes of our time wouldn’t have you on the edge of your seat without carefully crafted music moving the story along. In Biola’s new media composition program, music students focus on learning the ins and outs of composing captivating...

A new Robotics Club has begun on Biola’s campus, gathering students with an interest in robotics and coding to work as a team. Sophomore robotics major Jaran Mann, president of the Robotics Club, explains the club’s origins, goals and more. ORIGINS The Robotics Club has been about a year and...

Making a feature film as a university student is not an easy task. From juggling college schedules to rallying donors to take a chance on your project, it's a journey that is not for the weak. Most film programs across the country focus on short film projects, generally ranging from five to 20 minutes...

On Sept. 28, the Conservatory of Music hosted a performance showcasing American pianist Robert McDonald at the Lancing Recital Hall.  WHO IS ROBERT MCDONALD? McDonald is a distinguished soloist and chamber musician who has performed throughout the world, both in the East and the West. He has...

An earlier version of this article mentioned Jeremy Willet’s son and daughter were adopted from Cambodia and Ethiopia. This is an error. Willet’s son and daughter were adopted from Ghana and Ethiopia. The Chimes regrets this error and is committed to correcting all errors of fact. Readers are urged...

What does it feel like to be an outsider in a place you think you should belong to, where everyone looks like you? Sean Wang, a 30-year-old Taiwanese American filmmaker hailing from Fremont, California, dove into the unique experiences of his childhood that sparked this question in his first feature-length...

The Conservatory of Music is hosting several music events throughout the fall season. Mark your calendars for concerts, guest artists and more. SEPT. 28: GUEST ARTIST ROBERT MCDONALD Pianist Ronald McDonald will be performing at Lancing Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 28. McDonald is a renowned...

After 36 years, Tim Burton returns with a long-awaited sequel, reviving some of his most iconic characters in “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.” Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara and beloved Bob are reunited in the new film, along with Tim Burton’s recent go-to star for his eerie projects,...

The Biola app community feed is a space for conversation, memes and fellowship. In some cases, there are also calls for new ideas. One such idea has emerged from the feed: it is called “Write” on Cue, a new group dedicated to creative writing. Sophomore communications major Catherine Duda, the...

The identical twins behind the Los Angeles-based duo, KAIRO, share their experiences growing up and immigrating to America in their upcoming debut album, a major milestone following years of growth as a band. AK and EJ Odjighoro, who attended Biola, were born in Nigeria and immigrated to Houston,...