In fall 2019, the Crowell School of Business will reduce tuition prices for two graduate-level programs by $200 per credit. In an effort to increase affordability and access to Crowell’s programs, the cost for the master of business and master of management in non-profit organizations courses will...

Every week, the Chimes partners with Biola’s student-run radio, KBR The Torch, to give an update on weekly news. This week’s podcast features host and Chimes Arts & Entertainment Editor Pierce Singgih and Chimes Editor-in-chief Christian Leonard, and includes updates about a $2.5 million endowment...

This story was originally published in print on Jan. 31, 2019.  Six students trekked to Joshua Tree National Park on Jan. 26 to aid in the cleanup of the park trashed during the government shutdown. On the day the students arrived, the 35-day government shutdown ended, allowing them to meet members...

In the third senate meeting of the semester, the Student Government Association heard from leaders of The Dwelling, including Talbot School of Theology graduate student Jacob Keeth, about the importance of being leaders and friends to students who identify as sexual minorities through engaging in conversation...

This story was originally published in print on Jan. 31, 2019.  As many students struggle with the financial aspect of enrollment, some have turned to a new way to pay for school—GoFundMe. Senior interdisciplinary studies major Rachel Surgalski and her partner, junior cinema and media arts major...

This story was originally published in print on Jan. 31, 2019. Teachers from the Los Angeles Unified School District secured an agreement on Jan. 22 which promises a six percent salary increase, among other provisions, in what was the first major teacher walkout to occur in the area in the last 30 years,...

In a major victory for Biola’s STEM programs, the School of Science, Technology and Health has been granted its first fully endowed chair thanks to a $2.5 million private donation. Following the completion of the Alton and Lydia Lim Center for Science, Technology and Health, the school has gained...

Obscene or Threatening Telephone Calls — On-Campus Reported Jan. 23, 1:18 a.m., occurred Jan. 22, 4 p.m. A student reported receiving unsolicited texts with obscene content. Campus Safety is continuing the investigation, but a report has not been made to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. Petty...

In a win for late night snackers and chronic pro-caf-tinators, the Caf has extended its dining hours by a half-hour each night. The Caf now closes at 8 p.m. on Monday through Thursday, and at 7:30 p.m. on Friday through Sunday. STUDENT REQUESTS ARE HEARD Bon Appétit’s general manager Steve Rall...

Before Student Government Association president Sierra McCoy leaves office at the end of this semester, she intends to leave a lasting impact on how SGA operates, which includes creating new positions for what she says will produce greater efficiency. Currently, there are five vice president positions...

In their second meeting of 2019, the Student Government Association senate heard a proposal for scholarships offered by SGA, information regarding the upcoming Student Congress on Racial Reconciliation conference and details about this semester’s meal donations through BiolaShares. Vice President...

On Wednesday, the sociology department joined with Voices of Christian Dreamers, an advocacy group for undocumented immigrants, to bring the stories of “Dreamers,” or undocumented immigrants that came to the United States as children, to Biola. The audience heard from a variety of speakers including...