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A Lesson in Unity: Biola’s Approach to Navigating Political Tensions

President Corey Introducing Disagreement Without Drama
Biola’s Department of Housing and Residence Life hosts an event preparing for the impending election.
Sophie Kosted, Freelancer November 2, 2024

The polls are in: the American people are torn. As Nov. 5 looms closer, tension and polarization grip the nation and its people, threatening to create an irreparable divide in our country. How should Christians respond to the growing political divide? How do we communicate with people who hold different...

Biola and cyber-attacks

Photo illustrating phishing security alerts
Biola’s recent phishing attack, how the university fights cyber-attacks and how to protect yourself
Olivia Kam, News Editor October 29, 2024

On Sept. 20, students and employees were alerted via an email from Steve Earle, chief information officer of the Information Technology (IT) department, that they might have been targets of a wave of phishing attacks. The email warned students about the phishing attack that appeared as an email seemingly...

Punk-n-Pie 2024

Caleb Wenz performs “I’m Just Ken” and wins first place in Biola’s Punk-n-pie 2024.
October night, student talent, and pumpkin pie.
Asha Joseph, Freelancer October 29, 2024

With the fall weather settling in at dusk, Biola gathered on a crisp night with a warm feel, to watch the fall talent show, featuring performances from Drew Magro (Artist name “Merge Left”), Ryan Youd, Abby Jackson and Susanna Paredes, Emma Hills, Peyton Ogle and the Baker’s Dozen, Caden Svendsen,...

A deep-dive into the effectiveness of Turnitin at Biola

A deep-dive into the effectiveness of Turnitin at Biola
Biola implements Turnitin to uphold academic integrity, but questions remain on its true impact and privacy.
Clarissa Jocelyn and Isahi Minero October 25, 2024

In Fall 2024, Biola University implemented Turnitin for its Canvas courses. Since its transition to Canvas in 2014, Biola used an author-detection system called SafeAssign. The Turnitin feature on Canvas is disabled by default and has to be enabled by faculty for the specific assignment. When Turnitin...

Startups, kickoffs and the ProtoDesign Lab launch

Startup Competition Kickoff Event 2024
The Office of Innovation hosts their latest Startup Competition Kickoff and announces the opening of a brand new ProtoDesign Lab
Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief October 24, 2024

Out at the Library Courtyard on Oct. 22, the Office of Innovation (OOI) hosted its annual Startup Competition Kickoff Event. Complete with snack tables, a board presenting last year’s competition finalists and comfortable chairs for guest panelists arranged beneath a big banner celebrating the kickoff,...

CMA building construction rattles Biola campus

Drilling rigs at the Snyder Building construction site causes disruptions on campus.
Tremors created by the installation of shoring beams are felt throughout the business building, Lim Center, and Production Center.
Thomas Rahkola, Staff Writer October 21, 2024

With construction on the Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts (CMA) studio facility almost a month underway, the site has seen a lot of action. Excavators busily level and grade the area while workers huddle around various tasks, and pink flag markers dot the landscape. Though the construction...

Wholehearted — Torrey Conference 2024

Students worshiping at Torrey Conference 2024
An overview of Biola’s 89th Torrey Memorial Bible Conference

Early on the morning of Oct. 9, hundreds of students lined up outside Chase Gymnasium, eagerly awaiting the start of Biola’s 89th Torrey Memorial Bible Conference. This year’s theme — Wholehearted — delves into how we Christians can worship God with our whole being and our undivided attention....

Oct. 4 SGA Senate recap: proposal for Deck the Haven

Student Government Association Staff 2024-2025
The Senate meeting on Oct. 4 presents its first big proposal, Deck the Haven
Jamileh Lopez, News Editor October 8, 2024

An earlier version of this article mentioned that SGA’s budget for the year is $7000. This is an error. SGA’s budget for the semester is $7000. 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...

CMA Groundbreaking Ceremony and Construction Update

Biola leaders and special guests break ground for the new Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts building in September 2024. Pictured from left to right: Jacqueline McCauslin, Brad Cole, Curtis Baker, Brian Phillips, Matthew Hall, Tom Halleen, Barry H. Corey, Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson, Sean Ellingson, Mike Maples, David Vazquez, and Susan Ishii.
Special guests attend the CMA Groundbreaking Ceremony and construction begins as details of the building are revealed
Olivia Kam, News Editor October 8, 2024

Biola’s western campus has some of the newest buildings, the latest of which is the Lim Center. The long-awaited launch of the Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts (CMA) studio facility marks the beginning of the next addition. The construction site, however, takes up significant space, closing...

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...