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The Chimes

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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

From leading troops to leading Christians

Gallmeier is pursuing a degree to become a chaplain for veterans.
Kevin Gallmeier, a theology student and Purple Heart recipient, now pursues a future in ministry and leadership.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief November 15, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Nov. 14, 2019). Kevin Gallmeier was clearing out a building in Iraq alongside a fellow marine. Enemies were close at hand, when suddenly a grenade was thrown near the two marines. In an instant, Gallmeier grabbed his brother-in-arms and threw him over...

Film school receives grant for new computer lab

Film school receives grant for new computer lab
The Cinema and Media Arts school will use nearly $800,000 to invest in technology for its game design students.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor November 15, 2019

The School of Cinema and Media Arts has received $799,000 in grant funding, which will be used to invest in a computer lab for their burgeoning game design program. The lab will be housed in a temporary location before the new Cinema and Media Arts building opens. A HOME FOR GAME DESIGN Though the...

Journalism department hosts interfaith dialogue through “Newcomers to Neighbors”

Journalism students present their newly published book, “Newcomers to Neighbors.”
The book sheds light on the Middle Eastern immigrant’s experience in Southern California.
Stacy Rasmussen November 14, 2019

On Thursday afternoon in the Andrews Banquet Room, Biola students welcomed people of different ethnicities and religious backgrounds to open up a dialogue surrounding their newly finished book, “Newcomers to Neighbors.” BOOK RELEASE  A group of students worked for an entire semester on a book...

SGA Rundown: GRITmas proposal, voting and financial caution

SGA Rundown: GRITmas proposal, voting and financial caution
Senators were informed of more financial challenges as they heard and voted on proposals.
Maria Weyne, News Editor November 14, 2019

Senators were cautioned by vice president of finance, human resources and technology Thomas Burgess to be wiser on how they are spending their personal dormitory budgets, as some cuts may be underway. Senators moved into voting and proposals and were informed their contingency will remain the same, currently...

SCORR conference almost didn’t get funded, here’s why.

SCORR is a 24 year tradition and the students and faculty are excited to continue the conversation on diversity.
SCORR’s new $4,865 proposal passed through an SGA senate majority vote last week.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor November 14, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Nov. 14, 2019). Despite the long concerns of balancing the financials due to a decrease in the Student Government Association’s budget, SGA senators and Student Congress On Racial Reconciliation Conference directors came together and effectively passed...

Meet the Biola trustee at the center of Orange County’s massive public education battle

Al Mijares is in a standoff with the Orange County Board of Education over proposed budget cuts for the 2019-20 school year.
Orange County Department of Education superintendent Al Mijares is currently in a legal standoff with his own department’s board due to disagreements over budget cuts.
Austin Green, Managing Editor November 14, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Nov. 14, 2019). Al Mijares, the superintendent of Orange County’s Department of Education and a longtime Biola trustee, is in a heated standoff with the Orange County Board of Education over proposed budget cuts for the 2019-20 school year. The deadlock...

Power returns to campus

Facilities Management set up a gas generator for the health center.
Automatic doors, wifi and the lights have have all been made out of commission by the power outage.
Pierce Singgih, Editor-in-Chief (Fall 2019) November 13, 2019

Power returned to campus at 1:52 p.m. after it went out around 12:50 p.m. Facilities Management determined the power went out after a transformer blew on Foster Road and La Mirada Boulevard. They expect power to return at around 1:50 p.m. Automatic doors, wifi and lights have all been shut off throughout...

Crime Log — Nov. 5 – Nov. 12

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
Officers are investigating reports of stolen bicycles and damage to the tennis courts’ netting.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor November 12, 2019

Petty Theft — Hope Hall Reported Nov. 7, 7:15 p.m., occurred between Nov. 1, 7 p.m. and Nov. 2, 11:50 a.m. A student reported a locked bike taken from the Hope Hall bicycle rack. The investigation is active and has been reported to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. Furnishing Alcoholic Beverage(s)...

Journalism and Public Relations split into two departments

Journalism and Public Relations split into two departments
The department of Public Relations and Strategic Communications and the department of Digital Journalism and Media will both launch in Fall 2020.
Sophia Silvester, Staff Writer November 12, 2019

The Department of Media Journalism and Public Relations announced they will launch into two separate departments starting Fall 2020. Department chair Tamara Welter wrote in an email last week that this change will help each department focus more on their students. Professor of journalism Michael Longinow...

Midnight Madness 2019: men’s basketball redeems themselves

Biola Men's Basketball team holds up their trophy after winning the 3-point contest at Midnight Madness 2019.
The annual pep rally brought all the usual traditions back, introducing prospective students to Eagles athletics.
Lacey Patrick and Ashley Grams November 11, 2019

Red lights flooded the gym as students piled into the bleachers. They were welcomed by cheerleaders waving glittering pom-poms and music so loud it sent vibrations through the floor. The night began with performances by Biola’s dance team, cheer squad and the beloved Eddy the Eagle.  A WELCOME...

Students celebrate National FirstGen Day

Biola kicks off National FirstGen day by encouraging students to share their unique challenges and stories.
Biola’s growing number of FirstGen students commemorate their unique challenges and stories.
Jodie Stock November 8, 2019

This Friday, faculty and students shared moving stories about their experiences as FirstGen students at Biola’s third annual celebration of National FirstGen Day, organized by Student Enrichment and Intercultural Development. Biola defines FirstGen students as those whose parents did not complete an...

Veterans share testimonies at Veteran’s Chapel

Veterans share testimonies at Veteran’s Chapel
Two veterans tell of God’s faithfulness through their experience in the military.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief November 8, 2019

With Veterans Day just around the corner on Nov. 11, students gathered together this morning in Sutherland Auditorium to hear the testimonies of two veterans at the Image of God Veterans Chapel. The two veterans gave students a glimpse into their past and expressed hope for the future.  FOUCH’S JOURNEY Pastoral...