Global and international students of Biola’s community have expressed worry due to mass visa revocations. When asked, the registrar’s office stated, “As long as students are following the rules and conditions of their visa, they have no need to worry at this time.” The Chimes spoke to someone...

An earlier version of this article mentioned Mark Muhammad instead of Mark Muha. The Chimes regrets this error and is committed to correcting all errors of fact. Readers are urged to notify the staff of such errors as soon as possible.   On April 22, Student Government Association (SGA) held...

As the afternoon sun waned and the evening clouds spread across the dimming sky, the crowds of Biola students gathered around the doors of Biola’s Chase Gymnasium. The suits were ironed, and the gowns glowed in the La Mirada moonlight. The decorations were set—lights and music swelling. The clock...

At 7:35 a.m. on Easter Monday, Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88. Yesterday, Pope Francis appeared in St. Peter’s Square for Easter Sunday to bless thousands of people. One of his last meetings was with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, whom he met with to discuss his views on the Trump Administration’s...

As the spring semester comes to a close, our editors selected their favorite stories that highlight crucial, timely topics and demonstrate journalistic rigor. Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief: A story that came out of the news about fires appearing close to The Getty — as someone who really loves art...

As The Dwelling nears its seventh birthday, there is still a lot of confusion among students about the group and how it functions. Recently, changes at Biola University and policies enacted by the Trump Administration have increased the uncertainty surrounding groups like The Dwelling. In Summer 2024,...

On April 4, Biola University’s Cinema and Media Arts (CMA) department hosted their annual Biola Film Festival, an award show in which all current Biola students can submit their work. Films included senior thesis projects, past Biola Films, class projects, music videos, student-made documentaries and...

KEY POINTS On Friday, April 4, Biola University’s Student Government Association (SGA) met to discuss two student proposals and a variety of upcoming campus events. The following is a summary of the meeting: Biola University’s annual Spring Formal, organized by SGA, is taking place this Saturday,...

The 2025 Cook Missions Conference hosted seven speakers, featured worship led by Circuit Riders Music, and exhorted students to look at the Great Commission as something that is not optional. Here is what it looked like.  As students fill Chase Gymnasium and find their seats, each session starts...

Victoria García, a freshman sociology major, shared that the increasing traction of U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids and deportations brings worries for family members, though they have done their best to live peacefully for years.  “There is a small fear that I have for family...

On Mar. 4, Biola’s robotics team announced that they were headed to the VEX U Robotics World Championship in an Instagram post. It also stated that the team was successful at the weekend’s competition earlier at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo on Mar. 1. The post announced...

The somewhat controversial The WORD (or “Jesus Mural” as the students call it) was covered with a black tarp by Student Missionary Union (SMU) staff this year as a part of the theme for Missions Conference. This took place just two days ahead of the 95th annual Clyde and Anna Belle Cook Mission’s...