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Asbury revival ignites student worship

Students raise their hands in worship.
Christian college in Kentucky welcomes thousands.
Jenna Wirtz, Freelance Writer February 26, 2023

Over the past weeks, Asbury University, a small Wesleyan Christian college in Wilmore, Kentucky, has welcomed over 3,000 visitors from across the nation who want to participate in the Asbury revival. “A week and a half ago, we didn’t know this would happen — this is just something God decided...

Financial changes hit Biola

Biola navigates financial changes.
The Chimes explains employment cuts, enrollment drop and Biola's debt.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief February 23, 2023

Correction: March 8 An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that the School of Humanities and Social Sciences laid off a Sociology faculty member. He was laid off from a separate staff position at the university but remains as an adjunct with the Sociology department.  The structure...

Biola’s AAPI community hosts the 90639 Night Market

Biolans sample Asian food and watch cultural performances at the 90639 Night Market.
Students sample food and explore artwork from Asian cultures.
Shelby LaPorte, Entertainment Editor February 21, 2023

On Feb. 20, Biola’s Asian American and Pacific Islander community hosted the second annual 90639 Night Market. Set up across from the Fluor Fountain, attendees had the opportunity to partake in several cuisines and enjoy performances such as beatboxing and dancing. EMBRACING CULTURES From kimbap...

Chimes News Quiz!

Chimes News Quiz!
Have you been following our coverage? Brush up on the biggest news stories of the past two weeks.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief February 21, 2023

Car fire erupts on campus

Firefighters put out a car fire on campus.
Campus Safety and local fire department extinguish blaze.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief February 16, 2023

On Feb. 16 around 1:30 p.m. Campus Safety was notified of smoke under the soccer field coming from a staff member’s car that caught fire.  Campus Safety, the sprinkler system and the local fire department extinguished the car fire. There were no injuries nor damage to other cars. Campus Safety...

Politics Rundown: Death toll rises following earthquake in Turkey and Syria

Death toll rises in Turkey and Syria as search and rescue efforts continue.
The United Nations Secretary-General appeals for $397 million in aid to support Syrian survivors.
Shelby LaPorte, Entertainment Editor February 16, 2023

On Feb. 6, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey and Syria followed by a 7.5 aftershock. This caused mass devastation and, nine days later, search efforts are still taking place. USA Today stated that nine million Syrians have been affected by this earthquake and, as of Feb. 14, the death toll has...

Earthquakes devastate Turkey and Syria

Deadly earthquakes rocked Turkey and Syria.
Rescue efforts continue in Middle Eastern nations in response to widespread destruction.
Dalet Valles and Noel Sassoon February 15, 2023

Search efforts for survivors in Turkey and Syria continue as both countries grapple with the damage caused by two earthquakes that rocked the Turkey-Syria border on Feb. 6.  The first earthquake, a magnitude 7.8 quake which struck in the town of Gaziantep, stretched 62 miles along the fault line, flattening...

Mlambo elected SGA president, Mbogo elected SMU president

Blackstone senator Iziphozonke Mlambo wins SGA presidency.
SGA and SMU announce new leadership.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief February 14, 2023

On Feb. 9, the Student Government Association announced sophomore biological sciences major Iziphozonke Mlambo as the 2023-24 SGA president and sophomore contemporary worship music major Andrew Ambrose as Hope senator. Along with that, the Student Missionary Union announced senior commercial music and...

Sleep Week: Biolans create rhythms of rest

Sleep Week encourages students to rest and relax.
The Office of Student Wellness hosts Sleep Week.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor February 10, 2023

Biola’s Office of Student Wellness is hosting a campus-wide “Sleep Week” event on Feb. 13–16. This event aims to raise awareness of the importance of rest for students on campus. SCHEDULE The Office of Student Wellness will host several activities to engage students in the four-day commemoration....

Biolans cast ballots in SGA and SMU elections

Biolans cast ballots for student representatives.
Students vote for SGA and SMU president and SGA senator.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief February 7, 2023

On Feb. 6–7, Student Government Association (SGA) and Student Missionary Union (SMU) held elections for the 2023-2024 SGA and SMU representatives. Voting was held under the bell tower, where students scanned a QR code that directed them to the voting ballot.  “I believe that voting allows all...

Biola announces housing and residence life changes

Alpha Hall, Biola's only all-female dorm, will transition to a co-ed dorm.
Dorm changes will impact current and future students.
Shelby LaPorte and Hope Smith February 6, 2023

Biola's Alpha Hall has been an all-female dorm since its construction in 1966, but this will change effective fall 2023 as it transitions into a co-ed dorm. On Jan. 31, the assistant housing manager, Priscilla Schubert, sent an email to students written by Sandy Hough, the Dean of Community Life and...

SGA Rundown: Senators discuss housing changes

SGA Rundown: Senators discuss housing changes
Director of housing and residence life shares updates.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief February 3, 2023

This week, the Student Government Association discussed the recently announced housing changes.  DORM AND APARTMENT CHANGES Director of Housing and Residence Life Spencer Green explained some of the housing changes which Biola recently announced. Green said that Biola housing has emergency rooms,...