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The Chimes

Politics Rundown: Los Angeles teachers’ union plans to strike

LAUSD union announces teachers' strike will begin on March 21.
California tackles homelessness with additional state funding and President Joe Biden announces insulin price reduction.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief March 16, 2023

On March 15, the Service Employees International Union, a union that represents thousands of workers in the Los Angeles Unified School District, announced that workers will be on strike for three days beginning March 21. According to Associated Press News, the United Teachers Los Angeles expressed its...

Ed Stetzer appointed dean of Talbot School of Theology

Former Wheaton College administrator Ed Stetzer joins Biola as Talbot dean.
The Talbot School of Theology adds two online programs to their catalog.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor March 13, 2023

On Feb. 21, 2023 Biola announced the appointment of Dr. Ed Stetzer as Dean of the Talbot School of Theology. Stetzer will assume that role starting July 2, 2023. Then, the school recently announced that two online programs will be added to Talbot in fall 2023, the latest alterations in a string...

Biola celebrates Women’s History Month

Women's History Month celebrates the role of women in American history.
University honors women with a variety of events throughout March.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief March 7, 2023

Biola begins Women’s History Month with celebrations that will be held throughout March. In partnership with the Committee on Women, the library will have an exposition on the first floor to showcase the “academic and literary contributions of female Biola professors and/or alumnae,” according...

Asbury revival ignites student worship

Students raise their hands in worship.
Christian college in Kentucky welcomes thousands.
Jenna Wirtz, Freelance Writer February 26, 2023

Over the past weeks, Asbury University, a small Wesleyan Christian college in Wilmore, Kentucky, has welcomed over 3,000 visitors from across the nation who want to participate in the Asbury revival. “A week and a half ago, we didn’t know this would happen — this is just something God decided...

Financial changes hit Biola

Biola navigates financial changes.
The Chimes explains employment cuts, enrollment drop and Biola's debt.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief February 23, 2023

Correction: March 8 An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that the School of Humanities and Social Sciences laid off a Sociology faculty member. He was laid off from a separate staff position at the university but remains as an adjunct with the Sociology department.  The structure...

Biola’s AAPI community hosts the 90639 Night Market

Biolans sample Asian food and watch cultural performances at the 90639 Night Market.
Students sample food and explore artwork from Asian cultures.
Shelby LaPorte, Entertainment Editor February 21, 2023

On Feb. 20, Biola’s Asian American and Pacific Islander community hosted the second annual 90639 Night Market. Set up across from the Fluor Fountain, attendees had the opportunity to partake in several cuisines and enjoy performances such as beatboxing and dancing. EMBRACING CULTURES From kimbap...

Chimes News Quiz!

Chimes News Quiz!
Have you been following our coverage? Brush up on the biggest news stories of the past two weeks.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief February 20, 2023

Car fire erupts on campus

Firefighters put out a car fire on campus.
Campus Safety and local fire department extinguish blaze.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief February 16, 2023

On Feb. 16 around 1:30 p.m. Campus Safety was notified of smoke under the soccer field coming from a staff member’s car that caught fire.  Campus Safety, the sprinkler system and the local fire department extinguished the car fire. There were no injuries nor damage to other cars. Campus Safety...

Politics Rundown: Death toll rises following earthquake in Turkey and Syria

Death toll rises in Turkey and Syria as search and rescue efforts continue.
The United Nations Secretary-General appeals for $397 million in aid to support Syrian survivors.
Shelby LaPorte, Entertainment Editor February 16, 2023

On Feb. 6, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey and Syria followed by a 7.5 aftershock. This caused mass devastation and, nine days later, search efforts are still taking place. USA Today stated that nine million Syrians have been affected by this earthquake and, as of Feb. 14, the death toll has...

Earthquakes devastate Turkey and Syria

Deadly earthquakes rocked Turkey and Syria.
Rescue efforts continue in Middle Eastern nations in response to widespread destruction.
Dalet Valles and Noel Sassoon February 15, 2023

Search efforts for survivors in Turkey and Syria continue as both countries grapple with the damage caused by two earthquakes that rocked the Turkey-Syria border on Feb. 6.  The first earthquake, a magnitude 7.8 quake which struck in the town of Gaziantep, stretched 62 miles along the fault line, flattening...

Mlambo elected SGA president, Mbogo elected SMU president

Blackstone senator Iziphozonke Mlambo wins SGA presidency.
SGA and SMU announce new leadership.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief February 14, 2023

On Feb. 9, the Student Government Association announced sophomore biological sciences major Iziphozonke Mlambo as the 2023-24 SGA president and sophomore contemporary worship music major Andrew Ambrose as Hope senator. Along with that, the Student Missionary Union announced senior commercial music and...

Sleep Week: Biolans create rhythms of rest

Sleep Week encourages students to rest and relax.
The Office of Student Wellness hosts Sleep Week.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor February 10, 2023

Biola’s Office of Student Wellness is hosting a campus-wide “Sleep Week” event on Feb. 13–16. This event aims to raise awareness of the importance of rest for students on campus. SCHEDULE The Office of Student Wellness will host several activities to engage students in the four-day commemoration....