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The Chimes

Harry Styles exceeds fan expectations despite rescheduling shows

Styles finishes his "Love On" tour in North America.
Harry Styles completes the North America leg of “Love On Tour” with forty-two sold-out nights, celebrates his birthday with two additional sold-out shows and takes home two Grammys for “Album Of The Year” and “Best Pop Vocal Album.”
Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo, Arts & Entertainment Editor February 10, 2023

Grammy award-winning musician Harry Styles left his mark on Los Angeles and Palm Springs at the start of 2023 with a landslide of events for fans to witness. Styles' fans experienced the completion of “Love On Tour” in North America, birthday celebrations in Palm Springs and eventful Grammy ceremonies.  After...

Film Music Guild scrutinizes movie scores

Biola's Film Music Guild analyzes melodies and harmonies of classic movie scores.
Here is a closer look at a club that celebrates great music in movies, TV shows and video games.
Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief February 3, 2023

On Thursday nights at 9:30 p.m., students head over to the business building and climb up to the second floor. There they gather in a room, switch off the lights and listen to music — in particular, film music. So goes the typical night with Film Music Guild. Film Music Guild (FMG) is a club for...

“Into the Woods” explores wishes and consequences

Meredith Keller, Jacquelyn Sellers, Luke Bona and Jesenya Rivera Puls pose in character as Jack's mother, Milky White the cow, the wolf and the witch from next door.
Theatre Department and Conservatory of Music collaborate to perform the musical “Into the Woods.”
Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief January 29, 2023

The hall was bathed in reddish hues as spotlights swirled overhead. Two circus-themed screens at the back of the stage displayed “INTO THE WOODS.” The orchestra, sitting in front of the stage, practiced their instruments. Then the swirling spotlights dimmed and blue lights flashed briefly in the...

Backstage access to “Into The Woods” musical

Biola Opera and Theatre welcome audiences to the weekend premiere of "Into The Woods."
Biola Opera and Theatre's elaborate production will have students reminiscing about their favorite childhood fairytales.
Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo, Arts & Entertainment Editor January 24, 2023

As the sun sets across campus, students gather in Crowell Hall to prepare for the production of “Into the Woods” premiering at Biola on Jan. 26. The musical, presented by Biola Opera and Theatre, brings to life the storybook characters many have heard about growing up. With characters like Little...

La Mirada Theater’s newest showing of “Grease” has audiences dancing the night away

Audiences take a trip back to the 1950s with the La Mirada Theatre's production of "Grease."
Take a trip back to the 1950s with the Pink Ladies as Danny Zuko and Sandy Olsson boogie across the stage at the La Mirada Theatre.
Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo, Arts & Entertainment Editor January 22, 2023

“Grease,” the latest La Mirada Theater production, is a treat for all ages. Selling out opening night, the impressive production brought to life the original “Grease” movie directed by Randal Kleiser with many of the classic costumes and songs that fans enjoy.  Attendees buzzed with excitement...

Artist Elias Shamoon releases two new singles

Biola alumnus Elias Shamoon recently released two singles: "fool without you" and "coma."
This recent Biola graduate is diving headfirst into the world of songwriting, and he’s already well on his way.
Brendan Peters, Staff Writer January 19, 2023

Elias Shamoon, a keyboardist, singer and guitarist, graduated from Biola in December and is now using his music education to pursue a big career. GETTING STUFF OUT THERE Songwriting is a key part of being a commercial musician. That practice can be long, full of difficulty and constant changes, or...

Hootenanny hums with harmonious hymns

Musicians fill Chase Gymnasium with song.
Biolans worship at a special Singspiration chapel on Sunday night.
Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief January 17, 2023

On Sunday, Jan. 15, the Chase gymnasium was a cacophony of sound — guitars, violins, ukuleles and kazoos were but a few of the instruments there. Then the lead drummer struck a beat, and music rang throughout the gym as a unique Singspiration chapel began that night: the Hootenanny. Singspiration...

Hope Hall kicks off the semester with blockbuster bash

Balloons and streamers give a celebratory air to the block party on Hope Hall's basketball court.
Biolans head to Hope Hall’s basketball court for the year's first Biola Block Party.
Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief January 16, 2023

In the darkening evening and the cool fresh air, students of Biola gathered by Hope Hall to kick off the semester at the Biola Block Party. There were hotdogs and salad, chips and cookies for snacks and hot chocolate to warm spirits in the cool weather. The event was hosted in collaboration by the Commuter...

Here are the top albums of 2022 and a preview of 2023 releases

Blackpink, a singing group from South Korea, is the first kpop group to headline the Coachella festival.
After an abundance of new music was released in 2022, there are high hopes for what 2023 has in store.
Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo, Arts & Entertainment Editor January 10, 2023

This past year was full of many long-awaited albums and surprising album announcements that brought music fans an abundant amount of joy. After watching beloved artist Taylor Swift’s MTV Video Music Awards speech regarding her “Midnights” album and world tours from artists like Harry Styles and...

Swing Dance club twirls around the courtyard

Emily Justiniano and Andrew Schundler practice their swing dance moves.
Students socialize with friends and learn new dance moves.
Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief December 4, 2022

Every Friday evening, members of Biola’s Swing Dance Club twirl around in pairs in the library courtyard. The Swing Dance club, currently headed by a team of seven leaders, was founded in 2014 by several students who wished to share the joys of swing dancing.  Hannah Jensen, sophomore English major...

Check out these Fall 2022 blockbuster movies

Dwayne Johnson takes on the Justice Society of America in the new superhero film "Black Adam."
From beginning to end, the fall semester was full of sensational films and polarizing flicks.
Brendan Peters, Staff Writer December 2, 2022

One of the most popular activities for Biola students, besides homework, is undoubtedly going out to see a movie. While those free nights or afternoons can be hard to come by, there was certainly no shortage of opportunities to catch some of the hottest films. Here is a recap of the best movies of fall...

Crowell Music Hall premiers three new short films

Biolans discuss the new short film premiere.
Biolans gather in Crowell Music Hall to support new student films “First Chair,” “La Bouilloire” and “What I Live For.”
Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo, Arts & Entertainment Editor November 29, 2022

On Thursday, Nov. 17, Biola students, along with family and friends, attended the premier of three short films in the Crowell Music Hall. As people gathered around the front of the building in anticipation to take their seats, the growing buzz plunged the supportive attendees into fervent pride and excitement....