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The Chimes

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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Finding truth amidst divide through interfaith dialogue

Earlier this semester, Biola offered a joint course with Brigham Young University (BYU) about interfaith communication.
Dialoguing with non-Christians without compromising core doctrinal beliefs.
Connor Do, Staff Writer April 13, 2026

As evangelical Christians, we often envision discussing our religion either with fellow believers, or believers of starkly different faiths—but what about those who stand in the middle? What does it look like for Christians to engage in interfaith dialogue with those who hold similar beliefs but do...

Are we losing soul?

Are we losing soul?
Addressing recent Artificial Intelligence integration into our creative outlets, and how one should react as a Christian.
Ella Flowers, Staff Writer April 8, 2026

It seems that everywhere you look in our modern society, there’s a plethora of AI (Artificial Intelligence) advancements, such as in political, educational, scientific, and creative spheres. Recently, I stumbled across a new advancement, an AI artist creating music. This is where the lyrics, vocals...

Traditional worship still sings true today

Traditional worship still sings true today
What does it look like to engage with unfamiliar worship styles?
Libby Northup and Madison Tucker April 2, 2026

I’ll never forget my first Torrey session with Dr. Isaac Blois. After our usual devotional, he passed out tiny slips of paper with lyrics, pulled out a guitar and led us through a hymn. It was wonderful. Sweet simplicity marked the moment and the song ended with a room full of soft smiles. This...

Same job, same God, unique testimonies

Talbot professors Carmen Imes and Jonathan Lunde share their personal testimonies.
Talbot professors are our brothers and sisters in Christ, while also educators.
Connor Do, Staff Writer March 28, 2026

Talbot professors play a central role in Biola’s community as they dedicate themselves to guiding students through their biblical studies, spiritual life and more. These professors offer their time, energy and knowledge to pour into countless students, and while they are often purely seen as educators...

Seniors reflect on Missions Conference and Senioritis

Graduating seniors who are no longer required to have conference credits reflect the impact Missions has left on them.
Since final semester students don’t have conference requirements, how are seniors engaging with Missions Conference this year, if at all?
Madison Tucker, Staff Writer March 16, 2026

Springtime at Biola means spikeball on Metzger, dancing in parking garages and the Cook Memorial Missions Conference. For many seniors, however, only two of these may still reign true. Biola seniors are exempt from all chapel and conference requirements their last semester, giving them more time to focus...

Would you have helped?

Would you have helped?
How does the Bible instruct us to help hurting people, especially those different from us?
Madison Tucker, Staff Writer March 2, 2026

Earlier in January, an image of a child wearing a light blue, bunny faced stocking cap scrolled through my Instagram feed. Reports say the child was taken by the US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE), despite contrasting narratives regarding the detainment in question. I was grieved to see the...

The unborn and their mothers must be protected

As abortion is a complex issue, it's important that Christians empathize with women experiencing unplanned pregnancy instead of villainizing them.
As Christians called to regard the biblical sanctity of life, how should we approach abortion?
Connor Do, Staff Writer February 5, 2026

One of the most sensitive political and moral issues of our society is abortion. Within our nation, there has been steady disagreement between the pro-life and pro-choice movements over topics of bodily autonomy, when life begins, foster care, domestic violence, the list goes on. And for the most part,...

The history of Christmas

The history of Christmas
Despite Christmas’ evolving history, Christians continue to navigate the tension between festive celebration and the reason for the season: Jesus’ birth.
Ethan Chia, Freelancer December 14, 2025

Bell chimes echo in the frosted air, marking the start for festivities. Candles flicker like tiny stars against the dark winter night. Holly drapes over mantels and glows a rich, crimson green. Yuletide garlands curl along staircases, their pine scent mingling with the aroma of pull-apart bread and spiced...

The burden of the self-sufficient student

As Biola's tuition increases for the third year in a row, students who pay for tuition by themselves discuss the burden of high education costs.
With Biola’s tuition being costly, what does it look like to attend the university as a student who pays for your own tuition?
Connor Do, Staff Writer December 9, 2025

The 2026-27 academic year will entail a 4% increase in tuition for Biola undergraduate full-time students, according to a recent Student Life Newsletter. This increase will undoubtedly produce ramifications for all undergraduate students attending full-time, but will pose a unique challenge to students...

To tray or not to tray?

The trays available for students at Biola's Caf have received polarized opinions from students.
Many Biolans love to hate on Caf trays, but have they ever considered this serveware’s versatility?
Madison Tucker, Staff Writer December 7, 2025

Butter brushed rolls and ceramic plateware made this year’s Cafsgiving a success. Caf trays, however, were largely absent from the Nov. 20th spectacle. Known for their sandy hue and Biola emblem, trays are a staple in the Biola Caf, but not because students use them. According to a recent poll, 73%...

“Wanna run to Target?”

"Wanna run to Target?"
In a culture where overspending is the norm, how can the Christian view and interact with the material world in a way that glorifies God and stewards creation well?
Lindy Lowe, Opinions Editor November 19, 2025

TARGET RUNS AND ESCAPE ROUTES Between “treat yourself” culture and retail therapy, Christians today face a subtle challenge: learning to live gratefully and with restraint in a world that constantly tells us to consume more. It starts innocently enough: a quick Target run with friends after class....

Sydney, Sabrina, and sales: the destructive power of advertising

Recent marketing campaigns by celebrities Sydney Sweeney and Sabrina Carpenter raise questions of how we can be mindfully aware of manipulative advertisements.
Recent controversies surrounding Summer 2025 marketing campaigns should start conversations on the impacts and ethics of online advertising.
Kelly Van Duine, Managing Editor November 14, 2025

According to USC, in 1970, the average person saw 500 ads a day. Now, in 2025, people view an average of 5,000 advertisements a day. While it may seem like we could simply “brush off” these images and videos and remain exempt from their messaging, studies show that ads can drastically change the...