Many changes have come to Biola this year that directly affect students, however, some don’t know these changes have been made or how they affect them. Freshman Biola students also have been shown to not know about changes continuing as we attend our classes. It is imperative, however, that we remain...

The Student Union Building (SUB) reopened in the Fall 2024 semester after an expansion on the second level over the summer. The renovation includes more tables and seating, as well as a more open floor layout. This renovation provides more seating options for students to study and mingle with their...

An earlier version of this article mentioned that the name of the vice president of Student Development is Mike Muha. His name is Mark Muha. The Chimes regrets this error. We are committed to correcting all errors of fact. Readers are urged to notify the staff of such errors as soon as possible.   The...

With classes well underway, students returned on Wednesday, Sept. 11 to the Chase Gym for the annual Nationball tournament hosted by the Office of Campus Engagement (OCE). This year’s inter-dorm dodgeball contest saw some students ducking around in full costume, others being wheeled in a chair to the...

While 67 million adults tuned into a debate rife with stinging ad hominem attacks and a plethora of fabricated evidence, the rest of the 250 million registered adult population chose not to. Fortunately, for the Biola students who found themselves with something better to do on a Tuesday night than watch...

On Monday, Sept. 9 at 9:30 a.m. Biola hosted a dedication ceremony for the Ethel Lee Auditorium (formerly Sutherland). The auditorium, one of the oldest buildings on the La Mirada campus, has seen a complete renovation including new ADA accessibility, a green room and a new control booth. The name...

With both an injured student and a broken window, Alpha Hall faces a time of recovery and repair. Brian Phillips, associate vice president of Facility and Auxiliary Operations, provided information about the restoration of the window. “The estimated damage to the window will be approximately...

Dear Biola, I am honored to serve you as your 2024-2025 Editor-in-Chief of The Chimes. On behalf of our new staff, I announce our renewed mission. I was always in awe with the way words could transform reality. Somehow they had the power to stir my soul and make me passionate about a topic, a cause,...

SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH According to the American Psychological Association, sexual assault on college campuses makes up over 43% of total on-campus crimes in the United States. That results in eight sex offenses for every 10,000 students.  April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, first being...

Biola University held its 94th annual Missions Conference, being the largest student-led conference in the world. “Every year since the foundation of this mobilizing movement, Biola’s Missions Conference has sought to educate, equip and inspire students to embrace their role in the completion...

On Feb. 29, a team of students banded together to create the AI Club. The club focuses on using Artificial Intelligence for good by helping students to think more creatively and expand their visions further. The event gave prospective and current students a chance to try an artificial intelligence chatbot,...

In a Student Life Newsletter in early January, it was announced that Mike Ahn would be the new dean of Spiritual Development beginning Jan.8. This role involves overseeing chapel programs, worship teams, pastoral care and more.  AHN'S JOURNEY Ahn has been a part of Biola’s community for a significant...