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BREAKING: California faces second lockdown in 41 counties due to COVID-19

Empty shelves line the aisles of Stater Bros in La Mirada, California after the second lockdown of the year was announced.
Nonessential businesses and places of worship are shut down once again due to a spike in coronavirus cases.
Ashley Grams and Maria Weyne November 16, 2020

On Nov. 9, California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Four Tier COVID-19 tracking system placed all Southern California counties in the purple tier. The purple tier is the most restrictive level of the system, effectively closing all nonessential businesses. This includes restaurants, movie theaters, places of...

SGA Rundown: Clarity on the spring semester

SGA Rundown: Clarity on the spring semester
Senators are updated on reopening plans.
Jayne Bickford, Staff Writer November 12, 2020

The Student Government Association met late Thursday afternoon to hear from President Barry Corey about Biola’s plans for next semester. DBC DISCUSSES PLANS FOR SPRING SEMESTER Corey joined the SGA meeting to inform senators on any updates to the current plan to reopen Biola’s campus in the spring....

Biola honors Veterans with with Image of God chapel

Biola honors Veterans with with Image of God chapel
Veterans were given a platform to share their testimony with the Biola community.
Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor November 11, 2020

To honor and celebrate those who served or are currently serving this country, Biola has dedicated the “Instead #21: Image of God” chapel for student veterans to share their testimony with the Biola community.  The speakers this week are student veterans, a biblical and theological studies major...

Winsome Conviction Project hosts postelection events

Winsome Conviction Project hosts postelection events
Panelists discuss political opinions while emphasizing the need for unity both nationally and within the Christian church.
Ashley Grams and Maria Weyne November 10, 2020

The Winsome Conviction Project hosted With Malice Towards None, a YouTube livestream event designed to encourage postelection communication and unity.  The event featured a panel of guest speakers including; Director of Intercultural Education and Research Walter Augustine, professor of philosophy...

Biola professor assists low income communities by researching food disparities

Dr. Brandon Ware finds new ways to help low income communities eat healthier.
Dr. Brandon Ware receives a grant to fund his research on the role of faith-based institutions in food deserts across the country.
Ashley Grams and Maria Weyne November 9, 2020

The Office of the Provost is seeking out ways to support the Biola community, whether that is through creating committees, initiatives or providing funding for research. Associate professor of business Brandon Ware was a recipient of a research grant, through which he plans to study how faith-based institutions...

Joe Biden becomes 46th president-elect of the United States, news agencies project

Joe Biden becomes 46th president-elect of the United States, news agencies project
Early this morning, Democratic candidate Biden reached 284 electoral college votes.
Lacey Patrick, Ashley Grams, and Maria Weyne November 7, 2020

This article was updated on Nov. 7 at 11:46 a.m. for clarification. On Nov. 7, news networks projected the presidential race will be in favor of Joe Biden, making him the 46th president-elect of the United States, alongside the first woman of color, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. Winning battleground...

SGA Rundown: Woven and GRIT

SGA Rundown: Woven and GRIT
Senators vote on proposals to fund Woven conference and annual service project GRITmas.
Ashley Grams and Jayne Bickford November 6, 2020

The Student Government Association met Thursday via Zoom to catch up on the past week’s events, vote on funding for the Woven Conference, hear a new proposal about GRITmas and discuss social media engagement plans.  VOTE ON PROPOSAL During last week’s SGA meeting, senators reviewed a proposal...

Biola’s annual startup competition set to commence

Boba for Missions staff won Biola’s Startup Competition in 2019.
Teams compete through virtual format for grand prize.
Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor November 6, 2020

Biola’s Startup Competition housed by the Office of Innovation is set to begin after the Nov. 16 sign up deadline. This year’s prize of $30,000—divided among the top three winners—will be awarded on April 8, 2021. Eligible competitors go through four rounds and are coached by experts in business...

Journalism students engage in election coverage

Journalism students engage in election coverage
Department Zoom call gives a behind the scenes perspective of news outlets during the 2020 presidential election.
Bethsabe Camacho and Ashley Grams November 4, 2020

Biola’s journalism department met via Zoom last night during the election. The panel, dubbed ‘Election night with the profs”, allowed students to analyze news coverage and hear from alumni guest speakers. Journalism professors Tamara Welter, Michael Kitada, Stewart Oleson and Michael Longinow...

Biolans follow 2020 presidential election from home

Biolans follow 2020 presidential election from home
As the election comes to a close, Biola faculty and students avidly watch the race from around the world.
Lacey Patrick, Maria Weyne, and Ashley Grams November 3, 2020

This article is being updated with new information as it comes in. Throughout this semester, Biola has informed students of ways they can engage in their civic duties through chapels, emails and newsletters. But as the race comes to an end, Biolans all around the world come together to watch the new...

Talbot introduces new 4+1 programs

Much of the new Talbot building was funded by Biola alumni. Their donations have been an asset to the Biola community. | Jessica Lindner/THE CHIMES
The Talbot School of Theology tackles coronavirus setbacks by introducing new programs offered and organizations involved.
Jayne Bickford, Staff Writer November 3, 2020

Ever since Biola has started to expand its programs, the Talbot School of Theology has added  four new 4+1 programs, which offer both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in five years. The school, which is accustomed to functioning online, has been successfully maintaining and expanding programs...

Final civic engagement symposium hosted days before the election

Final civic engagement symposium hosted days before the election
Panelists advise how faith and politics go together.
Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor October 31, 2020

With the election results looming just days away, Student Enrichment and Intercultural Development and the Student Government Association partnered once again to encourage students to engage politically. The goal behind the event was to create a space for attendees to hear from experts on what it means...