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The Chimes

Vice Presidential Debate 2024 Rundown

Vice Presidential Debate 2024 Rundown
Vice Presidential Candidates Tim Walz and JD Vance debated Tuesday night about various important political issues that affect American voters.
Jamileh Lopez, News Editor October 5, 2024

On Oct. 1, the first and only vice presidential debate before Election Day was held at the CBS broadcast center in New York. The two candidates — Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio, representing the Republican Party, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, representing the Democratic Party — answered questions American...

Yohan Lee: AI Startup CEO and New Associate Dean of Biola’s School of Science, Technology and Health

Yohan Lee presents for EngageX on Sept. 12, 2024
Yohan Lee shares his heart and vision for the Biola community
Clarissa Jocelyn, Managing Editor October 1, 2024

The School of Science, Technology, and Health (SSTH) welcomed a new associate dean, Yohan Lee, in the middle of Fall 2023. Initially, Lee worked part-time remotely from the Bay Area while managing his company, then moved with his whole family to Los Angeles this summer to fully integrate into his role,...

Depolarizing Biola

Student Debate held on Sept. 25, 2024
Bridging Biola hosts a student debate about whether Christ asks Christians to adopt a principle of nonviolence.
Thomas Rahkola, Staff Writer September 27, 2024

On Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 6 p.m., students gathered in Upper Metzger Hall to discuss the Christian ethics of non-violence. The event was hosted by Bridging Biola, a club that seeks to create spaces on campus for students to engage in respectful dialogue about important issues.  FOSTERING DIALOGUE For...

Sept. 20 SGA Senate Recap

Student Government Association Staff 2024-2025
Student Government Association meeting on Friday highlights important changes affecting students this year.
Jamileh Lopez, News Editor September 24, 2024

Many changes have come to Biola this year that directly affect students, however, some don’t know these changes have been made or how they affect them. Freshman Biola students also have been shown to not know about changes continuing as we attend our classes. It is imperative, however, that we remain...

Biola Debuts New SUB Renovation

Upper-level of Student Union Building
The Fall 2024 semester started with a new and improved Student Union Building, featuring an expansion of the upper level.
Kelly Van Duine, Staff Writer September 20, 2024

The Student Union Building (SUB) reopened in the Fall 2024 semester after an expansion on the second level over the summer. The renovation includes more tables and seating, as well as a more open floor layout. This renovation provides more seating options for students to study and mingle with their...

Chapel and check-in changes

A chapel attendee scans a QR code to download the iAttended app
New chapel schedule and attendance recording system for chapels implemented
Olivia Kam, News Editor September 19, 2024

An earlier version of this article mentioned that the name of the vice president of Student Development is Mike Muha. His name is Mark Muha. The Chimes regrets this error. We are committed to correcting all errors of fact. Readers are urged to notify the staff of such errors as soon as possible.   The...

Nationball 2024: A first time victor

Alpha hall takes home their very first Nationball win
Photo or link to photo: David Alexander
Biola’s dorms return to battle the reigning champions, OCC. Alpha secures the Nationball victory for the first time
Thomas Rahkola, Staff Writer September 17, 2024

With classes well underway, students returned on Wednesday, Sept. 11 to the Chase Gym for the annual Nationball tournament hosted by the Office of Campus Engagement (OCE). This year’s inter-dorm dodgeball contest saw some students ducking around in full costume, others being wheeled in a chair to the...

A Battle of Visions: Breaking Down the Trump-Harris Debate

A Battle of Visions: Breaking Down the Trump-Harris Debate
Philadelphia hosts the first debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Jacob Cohen, Staff Writer September 14, 2024

While 67 million adults tuned into a debate rife with stinging ad hominem attacks and a plethora of fabricated evidence, the rest of the 250 million registered adult population chose not to. Fortunately, for the Biola students who found themselves with something better to do on a Tuesday night than watch...

Reconsecrating Ethel Lee Auditorium

People walk into the newly renovated Ethel Lee Auditorium
A renovated Sutherland Auditorium renamed in honor of historic Biola Bible Woman.
Thomas Rahkola, Staff Writer September 13, 2024

On Monday, Sept. 9 at 9:30 a.m. Biola hosted a dedication ceremony for the Ethel Lee Auditorium (formerly Sutherland). The auditorium, one of the oldest buildings on the La Mirada campus, has seen a complete renovation including new ADA accessibility, a green room and a new control booth. The name...

Alpha resident crashes into window

The broken glass window in Alpha Hall Stair 4
Ambulance called and medical attention given to bandaged student
Olivia Kam and Joseph Abboud September 9, 2024

With both an injured student and a broken window, Alpha Hall faces a time of recovery and repair. Brian Phillips, associate vice president of Facility and Auxiliary Operations, provided information about the restoration of the window. “The estimated damage to the window will be approximately...

Letter from the editor: Our renewed mission

Letter from the editor: Our renewed mission
Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief September 7, 2024

Dear Biola, I am honored to serve you as your 2024-2025 Editor-in-Chief of The Chimes. On behalf of our new staff, I announce our renewed mission. I was always in awe with the way words could transform reality. Somehow they had the power to stir my soul and make me passionate about a topic, a cause,...

Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Shirts hang from a clothesline near Fireplace Pavillion. These events were hosted by Student Development.
Students gain awareness and make a pledge during The Clothesline Project and The Handprint Project.
Natalie Fassnacht, News Editor April 24, 2024

SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH According to the American Psychological Association, sexual assault on college campuses makes up over 43% of total on-campus crimes in the United States. That results in eight sex offenses for every 10,000 students.  April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, first being...