Skip to Main Content
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Art league hosts free painting with Bob Ross

Art league hosts free painting with Bob Ross
The club held a painting night at the art studio to bring the community together.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor April 10, 2019

The art league club invited students to paint with a funky, afro-wearing painter on screen, Bob Ross on April 10. The event took place in art studio Room 91 where the club provided free paint, brushes and paper, paid for with a budget of around $200 from Student Programming and Activities. BOB ROSS...

BREAKING: Science dean Paul Ferguson announced as next APU president

BREAKING: Science dean Paul Ferguson announced as next APU president
After this semester, Paul Ferguson will leave Biola to serve as Azusa Pacific University's 17th president.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief April 10, 2019

Paul Ferguson, the founding dean of the school of Science, Technology and Health, will leave Biola University to serve as Azusa Pacific University's 17th president. In a mass email sent to students Wednesday morning, Biola president Barry Corey announced Ferguson will assume his new role at APU on...

Crime Log ― April 2 – April 9

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
This week’s crime log was fairly quiet, with a few instances of disturbing the peace, trespassing and attempted extortion.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager April 9, 2019

Disturbing the Peace ― Sutherland Hall Reported April 2, 12:11 a.m. A neighboring resident reported loud talking and yelling by a group of students coming out of an event in Sutherland Hall. Officers observed the crowd dispersing and the incident was cleared by exception. Trespassing ― Library...

Admissions representative explains what Biola looks for in students

Admissions representative explains what Biola looks for in students
Beyond academic performance, admissions looks for fully rounded, spiritually fit prospective students.
Michelle Gurrola, Freelance Writer April 9, 2019

Admitted students filled campus on Monday, April 8 with Biola drawstring bags hanging on their backs and lanyards around their necks. They toured campus, visited classes and tried to see if Biola was the place for them with the May 1 decision deadline quickly approaching. Ranked among the top Christian...

Grandparents Day returns to Biola

Grandparents Day returns to Biola
The Biolan community comes together with their families and peers in a unique way.
Maria Weyne, News Editor April 5, 2019

Biola held its 11th annual Grandparents Day on April 5. The advancement events team created events, like sitting aerobics and tours of the school that grandparents could partake in alone or with their grandchildren. Hugh and Marty Bedford sat on a bench by Heritage Cafe waiting for their grandchildren...

The Force awakens with Men of Honor for Mock Rock 2019

The Force awakens with Men of Honor for Mock Rock 2019
Men of Honor dances to victory through a new Biola Star Wars story.

https://youtu.be/h0ykitGA1LE Men of Honor claimed the first-place trophy at Mock Rock 2019, lip-syncing their way through a Star Wars-inspired performance. Five groups danced, flipped and everything short of sang for a panel of three judges: chief diversity officer Tamra Malone, vice president...

SGA Rundown: Guest speakers inform senators

SGA Rundown: Guest speakers inform senators
During this week’s senate meeting, three guest speakers came to speak to senators.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager April 4, 2019

With no further external proposals on the horizon, the Student Government Association enjoyed a break from their usual routine by welcoming three guest speakers to talk at this week’s senate meeting. CONTINGENCY BUDGET Assistant dean of Community Life and faculty advisor Laura Igram visited the...

Meet the new SGA and SMU executive boards

Meet the new SGA and SMU executive boards
SGA’s Renee Waller and SMU’s Carly Micheal hire new members to build their Fall 2019 board.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor April 4, 2019

As Biola approaches the end of 2019’s spring semester, the Student Government Association and the Student Missionary Union have officially put new leaders in place to serve in several key positions for the 2019-2020 school year. Both the SGA and SMU presidents are hopeful their new hires can carry...

Crime Log — March 25 – April 2

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
This week’s crime log includes several instances of trespassing, vandalism and some marijuana-related offenses.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor April 2, 2019

Trespassing — Lot R Reported March 25, 9:58 a.m. An officer observed an individual covered in mud entering campus through the creek. The individual had fallen into the creek and was looking for the Los Angeles river. The officer confirmed that the individual did not need medical attention before...

Get to know the international student’s journey to employment

International Indonesian student Jovie Sylvania poses for the camera at her caf station.
Global students share the process to becoming employed on campus.
Lily Journey, Freelance Writer April 1, 2019

Freshman business administration major Nayeli Barros felt relieved when she finally held her first paycheck, the long-awaited result of filling out stacks of paperwork and complex government forms which allowed her to work on Biola’s campus as an international student. With numerous missionaries...

Speech and debate coach wins national award

debate coach daniel elliott
Biola’s forensics coach is recognized as ‘coach of the year’ for his success in combining ministry with forensics.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor March 29, 2019

Director of forensics Daniel Elliott received the Dr. Bob Derryberry Memorial Outstanding Coach Award at the 2019 National Christian College Forensics Invitational on March 16. The award honors a speech and debate coach who has demonstrated consistent success in coaching and seeks to promote forensics...

Soaring Stories: Matthew Kim high-fives Biola goodbye

Soaring Stories: Matthew Kim high-fives Biola goodbye
The senior mathematics major leaves a joyful legacy as his chapter at Biola comes to a close.
Thecla Li, Managing Editor March 29, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 28, 2019). Senior mathematics major Matthew Kim stands at the entrance of Sutherland Auditorium, expectantly watching his fellow students line up on the other side of the glass doors. As the doors open, Kim raises his hand for a high-five and from...