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The Chimes

New SEID director joins Biola community

Kimberly Edwards steps into her role as the new director of SEID.
Kimberly Edwards assumes leadership role.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief January 27, 2023

At the start of the spring 2023 semester, Kimberly Edwards was hired as the director of the Student Enrichment and Intercultural Development team — located in the Mosaic Cultural Center — to provide development for the diverse community at Biola.  SEID'S PURPOSE SEID serves the diverse communities...

Politics Rundown: Senior ISIS leader killed in US raid

Allies agree to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine.
Allies promise to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief January 26, 2023

U.S. Special Operations forces killed Islamic State leader Bilal al-Sudani on Thursday during a raid in northern Somalia. According to a senior U.S. government official quoted in the New York Times, al-Sudani was a “key operative and facilitator for ISIS’s global network.” Secretary of Defense...

Biola clubs take part in the involvement fair

Student clubs set up tables along the campus walkway in hope of recruiting new members.
Students make connections via on-campus clubs.
Shelby LaPorte, Entertainment Editor January 25, 2023

On Jan. 25, Biola clubs and organizations set up along Sutherland Way for the Involvement Fair where representatives encouraged fellow students to stop by their booths. From science to sports to entertainment, students can join a club to become a part of a smaller community within Biola.  JOINING A...

Todd Pickett departs from Biola

Todd Pickett speaks on Christ for the fifth segment at Advent chapel on December 11, 2019.
Campus pastor leaves university after serving for nearly three decades.
Emily Coffey and Hannah Larson January 25, 2023

In an email today, President Dr. Barry Corey announced the departure of Campus pastor and Dean of Spiritual Development Todd Pickett. He will be pastoring Holy Trinity Church in Costa Mesa, an Anglican church that was founded in 2009. Pickett has served the Biola community in a variety of roles for 27...

Crime Log ― Jan. 4–Jan. 23

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
This crime log includes petty theft and vandalism.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief January 24, 2023

Hit and Run — Tradewinds Apartments  Reported on Jan. 4, occurred on Jan. 3 at 11:30 p.m.  A person not associated with Biola hit the apartment complex with their vehicle. Campus Safety followed up with the individual’s insurance company. The case has been cleared.  Petty Theft — Hart Hall  Reported...

Los Angeles community mourns Lunar New Year mass shooting

10 people were wounded and another 10 killed in a mass shooting in Los Angeles on Jan. 21.
Mass shooting disrupts celebrations in Monterey Park.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief January 23, 2023

As Lunar New Year festivities were coming to a close on Jan. 21, tragedy struck the community when a 72-year-old man opened fire in two separate locations — Star Ballroom Dance Studio in Monterey Park, California and Lai Lai Ballroom & Studio in Alhambra, California.  Los Angeles County Sheriff...

Biola reduces required Bible units for select students starting fall 2023

Biola reduces required Bible units for transfer students as well as robotics and engineering majors.
Transfer students, engineering majors and robotics majors will be granted a reduction in necessary Bible credits.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief January 20, 2023

Beginning in fall 2023, Biola will reduce the amount of required Bible units for students in two majors with rigorous course loads as well as for certain transfer students. In an email released to faculty and staff, Biola announced the changes coming for engineering and robotics majors, along with transfer...

School of Fine Arts and Communication set to combine three programs

Perez Hall, located on lower campus, is home to what will now be a single Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication.
Communication studies, journalism and public relations will become one bachelor’s program.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief January 19, 2023

Todd Guy, the dean of the School of Fine Arts and Communications, announced major changes coming to the school via an email sent to SOFAC students. Three academic programs will be combined — communication studies, digital journalism and media and public relations and strategic communications. Personnel...

Biola honors MLK’s legacy

Chapel speaker Michael Field calls Biolans to make King's dream of reconciliation a reality by loving God and their neighbor.
A chapel reflects on what the church can do to achieve Martin Luther King’s dream.
Shelby LaPorte, Entertainment Editor January 18, 2023

Biola’s Division of Diversity and Inclusion department held a chapel on January 18 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Pastor Michael Field, a teaching and executive pastor of staff and ministries at Fellowship Monrovia Church, shared a message that called Biolans to reflect on King’s legacy and what...

US edges closer to the debt ceiling

Treasury secretary Janet Yellen says the government will enact "extraordinary measures" to keep from reaching the debt ceiling.
Trump set to begin 2024 presidential campaign tour.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor January 17, 2023

This last week in politics presents a national debt crisis, progress on former president Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and the unfolding story of President Joe Biden’s classified documents. Read more for a quick rundown.   NATIONAL DEBT CEILING  On Jan. 13, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen...

Episode 2: Chimes Rundown

On this week's Torch Radio rundown, the Chimes recaps Biola's plans to cut 10 programs from its catalog.
Alexis Marion, Staff Writer January 16, 2023

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 January 13, 2023