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The Chimes

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The Chimes

My Culture Is …

My Culture Is …
Exploring the many expressions of the diverse Hispanic culture
Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief July 13, 2024

This article first appeared in print on October 2023 in the Chimes Magazine Vol. 3, Issue 1 edition.   “You walk home, it sounds like you’re getting yelled at. But it’s just my Mama telling you that she’s got food ready for you,” said Isahi Minero, a junior political science major....

The Things That Make You Grow

The Things That Make You Grow
Diego Preciado talks heritage and his history as an athlete
Colin Twisslemann, Sports Editor July 13, 2024

This article first appeared in print on October 2023 in the Chimes Magazine Vol. 3, Issue 1 edition.   Diego Preciado’s journey to Biola began with his graduation from Stanford University. He started his first year on the football team there in 2019, making the Pac-12 All-Academic Honor Roll...

Engineering students design display case for 500-year-old Bible

The team works alongside each other to create the complex display box.
One of the oldest Spanish Bibles comes to Biola for the 41st annual Hispanic Conference.
Sophia Silvester, Staff Writer March 14, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 12, 2020). A team of engineering students built a controlled humidity box to house one of the first Spanish translations of the Bible, which will be on display in Biola’s library on March 12th. This project was a part of a directed research class...

Biola aquatics dive deeper

Biola aquatics dive deeper
The Eagles’ phenomenal 2019-20 season sets the pace for the future.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 14, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 12, 2020). Biola swim and dive wrapped up their 2019-20 season after a stellar performance in the Pacific Collegiate Swim & Dive Conference Championships back in mid-February. The men and women consistently shattered records throughout the...

Chorale impresses at prestigious regional conference

Members of Biola chorale spend their summer break in Salt Lake City, Utah.
After a year-long preparation, chorale performed a set centered around Christ’s death and resurrection.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor March 14, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 12, 2020). Biola Chorale joined the regional American Choral Directors Association conference in Salt Lake City during spring break as the only Christian university and one of the only college-level choirs composed entirely of undergraduate students....

Coronavirus fears are blown out of proportion

Coronavirus fears are blown out of proportion
COVID-19 has propelled Americans into a frenzy.
Brianna Clark, Opinions Editor (Spring 2020) March 13, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 12, 2020). With the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, Americans treat it like the second coming of the Black Plague in the U.S. Although COVID-19’s deadliness is widespread in other countries, it threatens Americans as much as Ebola did—minimally....

Coronavirus outbreak can’t be ignored

Coronavirus outbreak can’t be ignored
Unconcerned students increase the threat of epidemic.
Addi Freiheit, Freelance Writer March 13, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 12, 2020). Even as surrounding schools such as USC, UC San Diego and Pepperdine University shut down in-person classes to move studies online, some students still regard the coronavirus with an attitude of detachment. Many believe that the virus...

Biola takes precautions against the coronavirus

Biola takes precautions against the coronavirus
Fears of COVID-19 loom over universities across California.
Lacey Patrick, Ashley Grams, and Micah Kim March 12, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 12, 2020). Megan Catey flew home to Seattle for spring break, a trip she’s taken many times before. But this time, the junior kinesiology major's flight home was different. Alaska Airlines Flight 465 from Los Angeles to Seattle was bare. Empty...

Virtual reality project “Avion” takes flight

Alumna Emily Inaba and senior cinema and media arts major Megan Scott work on the senior thesis project.
Film student Megan Scott’s senior thesis takes users on a plane ride in the ‘60s.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor March 12, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 12, 2020). Imagine the intimidating yet mystifying feeling that comes with flying alone for the first time. “Avion” allows users to relive that experience. In the span of about 10 to 15 minutes, the virtual reality experience takes users on...

Men’s basketball beat the odds in first-ever PacWest tournament

Biola's Cinderella story was led by junior Michael Bagatourian, who hit the game-winning three to defeat APU and send BU to the championship round.
The No. 5 seed Eagles fought their way to the PacWest championship game.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 12, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 12, 2020). Men’s basketball defied expectations this season, making an unprecedented run in their first-ever PacWest conference tournament, taking second overall. The No. 5 ranked Eagles’ Cinderella story came to an end with a heartbreaking...

Prospective club seeks to fight anti-Semitism

[Left to right] Catherine Grattan, Caleb Britt and Grattan hope to open CUFI chapter on campus.
Understanding Israel is the best way to peace, the potential club’s leaders say.
Addi Freiheit, Staff Writer February 23, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 20, 2020). Twenty-four million people in the United States––including 9% of Christians––harbor anti-Semetic attitudes, according to the Berman Jewish DataBank. That means that the estimated 6.85 million Jews in the United States are viewed...

Students awarded with budget to shoot original film

 Senior cinema and media arts major Nicholas Janzen and team overcome obstacles during pre-production.
Dynamic duo turns a five-year dream into reality.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor February 22, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 20, 2020). For senior cinema and media arts majors Nicholas Janzen and Maralisa Ortiz, a five-year dream turned into a reality when they won the grand prize for the Motion Picture Pre-production class—a budget and crew to shoot their original...