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The Chimes

Conservatory Creates Christmas Cheer

Resident musicians welcomed the community to experience the “Hope of the World.”
Caleb Aguilera, Arts & Entertainment Editor December 5, 2017

The Conservatory of Music welcomed students to the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts this past weekend for their fifth annual Christmas Concert. The Biola Chorale, Women’s Chorus, Men’s Chorus, Vocal Jazz, Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Symphonic Winds and King’s Men took the theatre...

How the British influenced American fashion

How the British influenced American fashion
Their fashion has seeped into the pores of America.
Vic Silva, Staff Writer November 29, 2017

The Brits have influenced Americans many a time throughout this temporary life. Influences ranging from the new millennial love for tea to witty, proper vernacular used in sitcoms to promote both knowledge and dictionaries. Something seems authentically endearing about their accented tongue, which translates...

Family fun film to skip

Family fun film to skip
“Coco” delivers an almost great film stifled by an unoriginal story.
Pierce Singgih, Editor-in-Chief (Fall 2019) November 28, 2017

Since its conception, Pixar has revolutionized the film industry with their amazing animation and their powerfully emotional storytelling. “Toy Story” remains the first computer animated feature film ever as Pixar sought to combine perfect animation and a compelling story. More recently, “Inside...

DC faces its most important test yet

DC faces its most important test yet
The Justice League saves the world as DC tries to save their franchise.
Caleb Aguilera, Arts & Entertainment Editor November 28, 2017

DC Entertainment officially launched its cinematic universe with “Man of Steel” in 2013. This began their arduous and often fruitless attempt to compete with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which already had a five year head start. DC’s hamfisted attempt to rush the development of their film universe,...

Greatest Christmas films—according to us

Greatest Christmas films—according to us
Do not fear, bask in the holiday cheer with The Chimes’ favorite Christmas flicks.

Caleb Aguilera’s Pick: “Home Alone” — What is better than watching two men be  mentally, emotionally and physically attacked by an eight year old child for 103 minutes? Watching it on Christmas! “Home Alone” ranks among the holiday’s best films with a heartwarming message about forgiveness...

Taylor Swift wows unexpectedly

Taylor Swift wows unexpectedly
Swift proves herself as quite the force to reckon with in her newest album.
Vic Silva, Staff Writer November 17, 2017

Taylor Swift has made quite the name for herself within the thriving business of songwriting. Writing for the likes of Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney and with five albums under her belt, she has proved a vibrant contender within the world of music. Her evolution remains incredibly fascinating to watch...

Torrey puts a twist on Shakespeare

Torrey puts a twist on Shakespeare
Student-directed play incorporates comedy into theater.
Isabella Tkachuk, Freelance Writer November 15, 2017

When it comes to the Torrey Honors Institute, time for breaks becomes exceedingly rare. This makes the amount of time and energy that the Torrey Theatre puts into the production of “The Complete Works of Shakespeare Revised and Abridged” extraordinary. DIFFERENT PORTRAYAL OF SHAKESPEAREAN WORKS The...

“My Friend Dahmer”: the background making of a serial killer

“My Friend Dahmer”: the background making of a serial killer
Ross Lynch gives a showstopping performance in one of the scariest stories of the century.
Vic Silva, Staff Writer November 14, 2017

Some may have heard of the name Jeffrey Dahmer: psycho-serial killer, murderer of 17 young men. A name that remains capable of bringing chills to the spine and goosebumps to the neck. Many fear this name, but director Marc Meyers brought a newfound perception to the label of a killer with his adaption...

Tolkien resurrected in “Aotrou and Itroun”

Tolkien resurrected in “Aotrou and Itroun”
Another story from the mind of J.R.R. Tolkien resurfaces in the United States over 70 years later.
Samantha Gassaway, Office Manager November 14, 2017

When John Ronald Reuel Tolkien’s youngest son Christopher began accumulating all of Tolkien’s unpublished writings in an attempt to construct the full expanse of Middle Earth, the universe Tolkien spent his life developing erupted around him. A LOVE WORTH WRITING FOR “The Lay of Aotrou and...

The final hope for DC cinema

The final hope for DC cinema
“Justice League” could end the DC cinematic endeavors unless it reaches the success of “Wonder Woman.”
Jessica Goddard, Features Editor November 14, 2017

The DC Extended Universe will release “Justice League” to movie theaters on Nov. 17, bringing together a cast of big name actors and actresses, such as Amy Adams, Gal Gadot and Ben Affleck. While Gadot found great success in her recent work in the DCEU, her peers have not enjoyed the same....

“Stranger Things” enthralls once again with second season

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Second season of “Stranger Things” goes beyond the magic of its predecessor.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager November 7, 2017
Second season of “Stranger Things” goes beyond the magic of its predecessor.

Behind the Scenes: Ludo Krabbendam unconventionally approaches the gospel

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Biola artist expresses his thoughts on how to attract non-Christians to Christian art.
Vic Silva, Writer November 7, 2017
Biola artist expresses his thoughts on how to attract non-Christians to Christian art.