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The Chimes

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The Chimes

US gears up for 2022 midterm elections

US gears up for 2022 midterm elections
Political tensions rise as the election season approaches.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief September 12, 2022

As political tensions rise in the United States, the midterm elections taking place Nov. 8 have added to the nation’s stress. Midterm elections will sway the power of the Senate and House of Representatives in the way of either major political party — Democratic or Republican.  THE HOUSE AND THE...

Power outages leave Biola in the dark

Power outages leave Biola in the dark
Off-campus apartments lost power due to rolling blackouts.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief September 10, 2022

Biola’s power flickered around 4-5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 9. Chief of Campus Safety John Ojeisekhoba reported the flicker was due to strong winds caused by Hurricane Kay in Baja, California. Ojeisekhoba said that a transformer in La Mirada also blew out as a result of the wind, which caused the power...

Blackstone crowned 2022 nationball champion

A widely-loved tradition returns after two-year hiatus.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief September 10, 2022

The majority of the Biola campus filled with zeal as students made their way to Chase Gymnasium for one of the university’s biggest traditions — Nationball. The Biola tradition is a huge dodgeball tournament against dorms, off-campus+community(OCC). The gym filled up with many students full of...

SGA Rundown: Students request funds from senate

SGA Rundown: Students request funds from senate
Senators discuss supporting commuters.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief September 8, 2022

Rick Langer, director of the Office of Integration of Faith and Learning, discussed a free program called Bridging the Gap, where students from Pomona College will interact with Biolans as students from both schools ask hard questions and discuss controversial topics. Langer explained students from Pomona...

Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96

Britain's longest-reigning monarch dies after 70 years on the throne
Britain's longest-reigning monarch passed away on Sept. 8.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief September 8, 2022

Buckingham Palace announced that Queen Elizabeth II passed away shortly after she was placed under medical supervision. Just two days ago, the queen made her last appearance to announce Liz Truss as the United Kingdom’s new Prime Minister. Queen Elizabeth II was on the throne for 70 years, making her...

Politics Rundown: Governments shift in Europe and Latin America

Chile rejected a new constitution proposed under president Gabriel Boric.
Queen Elizabeth II appoints new Prime Minister for the United Kingdom after Boris Johnson resigned and Chile’s citizens reject a proposed constitution.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief September 7, 2022

After Boris Johnson’s resignation, formally announced on Tuesday, Liz Truss was named the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Johnson first announced his intention to resign in July after a rise in political conflict with senior members of the government, but only recently stepped away from the...

Mass resignations and “quiet quitting” signal shift in work mentality

Mass resignations and "quiet quitting" signal shift in work mentality
Employees are beginning to change their mindset about work, with some going so far as to resign.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief September 6, 2022

After the recent observance of the Labor Day holiday, many contemplate the effects of the Great Resignation, the phenomenon of quiet quitting and the influx of flexible working arrangements. The rapid shift of worker mentality has some employees shifting from a willingness to go beyond their employers’...

Millions receive federal loan relief

Millions receive federal loan relief
Former and continuing students will be eligible for partial, if not full, loan forgiveness.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief September 2, 2022

On Aug. 26, the Biden Administration announced a three-part plan to provide loan forgiveness to millions of students and graduates around the country. According to Forbes, student debt totals an estimate of $1.75 trillion, attributed to around half the population.  The debt forgiveness plan will...

SGA: New order of business

SGA: New order of business
Senators discuss Nationball and consider how to serve diverse students.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief September 2, 2022

The Student Government Association kicked off the semester with its first meeting of the year on Sept. 1. SGA president Christie Macris, senior public relations and strategic communications major, and SGA vice president Andrew Cantelmi, psychology major, led the meeting with their constituents. Macris...

An abundance of blessings set for the new semester

Spiritual Development announced "Abound" as the chapel theme when students gathered for Fall convocation.
Biola spiritual development announces annual chapel theme during Fall 2022 Convocation.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief August 30, 2022

The Fall 2022 Convocation marked the launch of the new semester and welcomed back returning students and faculty along with incoming students and 16 new faculty members. Students packed Chase gymnasium where Biola University's President Barry Corey announced the annual theme for chapels this year, Abound.  ABOUNDING...

Biola welcomes incoming students for fall 2022

Courtesy of Mackenzie Connor
Welcome week marks a new commencement for enrollment after a struggle following the pandemic.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief August 29, 2022

Biola University’s New Student Orientation kicked off on Aug. 25, celebrating the new semester and welcoming new students to the community. The university faced many challenges with enrollment throughout the pandemic and continues to face decreased enrollment rates.  WELCOME WEEK RECAP Incoming...

SGA Rundown: Serving adopted students

SGA Rundown: Serving adopted students
Senators pass budget and commuter parking proposal.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief April 21, 2022

This week, the Student Government Association discussed course evaluations and passed the Fall budget.  SERVING ADOPTED STUDENTS Hope senator Christie Macris gave a presentation about adopted and foster students at Biola. Macris said her two older sisters were adopted at birth, which gave her insight...