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Biola accepts an extensive donation for the School of Cinema and Media Arts

Model of the new Cinema and Media Arts building.
In-N-Out owner gifts Biola its biggest donation in 115 years. Students wonder what this means for the School of Cinema and Media Arts and others.
Monica Salazar-Jimenez, Opinions Editor April 30, 2024

This article has been removed following comments from Biola University. Update (April 30, 2024): After extensive review from advisors, deans, and the administration of Biola University, the Chimes has been asked to withhold republishing the following article despite multiple attempts from the Chimes...

Biola’s Martial Arts Club

Biola’s Martial Arts Club
Learning lessons through martial arts.
Shelby LaPorte, Entertainment Editor April 29, 2024

If you are interested in getting active and learning some self-defense, check out the Martial Arts Club, run by senior psychology major Joy Phillipps. A LOVE FOR THE ART Phillipps started the club in Fall 2023. As president and founder of the club, she is in charge of leading all the meetings, which...

Masterworks Concert 2024: “Requiem”

Masterworks Concert 2024: “Requiem”
Traveling the path from death to paradise with the Biola Chorale
Jason Lee, Staff Writer April 29, 2024

The Biola Chorale performed at Lancing Recital Hall for the Masterworks Concert, its final performance of the Spring Semester, on April 14 at 6 p.m. The group performed several pieces from their performance on March 8 at the American Choral Directors Association Western Region Conference, as well as...

Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Shirts hang from a clothesline near Fireplace Pavillion. These events were hosted by Student Development.
Students gain awareness and make a pledge during The Clothesline Project and The Handprint Project.
Natalie Fassnacht, News Editor April 24, 2024

SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH According to the American Psychological Association, sexual assault on college campuses makes up over 43% of total on-campus crimes in the United States. That results in eight sex offenses for every 10,000 students.  April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, first being...

Biola’s Musical Theater Scenes Production

Biola’s Musical Theater Scenes Production
A fun night of singing and dancing.
Shelby LaPorte, Entertainment Editor April 24, 2024

On April 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m., Biola's Conservatory of Music and School of Fine Arts and Communication hosted the Musical Theater Scenes production in the Crowell Music Building. It was a composition of songs from a variety of popular musicals.  The cast opened with songs from multiple plays and...

Artist Feature: Brahms Mulyawan ​​

Artist Feature: Brahms Mulyawan ​​
A musician’s reflection on performing.
Jason Lee, Staff Writer April 23, 2024

It is common to think that the logical and creative parts of the mind cannot be reconciled or coexist. However, Brahms Mulyawan, a student majoring in both music performance and business analytics, proves that an expert in hard-coded logic can also be expressive and deeply creative. As a pianist and...

Does Barry Corey deserve the hype?

Does Barry Corey deserve the hype?
In light of a dramatically declining Biola student experience, students are wondering if Dr. Corey’s leadership is up for the challenge.
Kenny Cook, Staff Writer April 15, 2024

As history has demonstrated time and time again, strong leadership is needed to weather intense storms, and when leadership fails to rise, societies tend to fall. As Biola continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, where is the strong leadership the school so desperately needs? More importantly,...

Biola’s Impact Film Club

Biola’s Impact Film Club
A club that helps bridge a divide between students.
Shelby LaPorte, Entertainment Editor April 15, 2024

Watching movies is one way to relax after a long day of classes or work. The Impact Film Club provides the opportunity for students who share a love for film to come together as a community and unwind while watching movies.  NEED FOR A FILM COMMUNITY The club was first formed in Spring 2022 by junior...

What is the deal with parking permits?

What is the deal with parking permits?
A look at how Biola’s parking permit system damages our school’s parking experience.
Kenny Cook, Staff Writer April 11, 2024

Paying over $100 to park at a campus where students are charged over $20k a semester to attend is absurd, and so over the past few years, students have gotten incredibly crafty in steering clear from getting caught parking on campus without a permit. However, as creative as they become, It has caused...

Missions Conference: Unhinged

Neema Mbogo, Chad Miller and Mark Muha address attendees with an apology.
The Biola community reacts to the unexpected events of Missions Conference session two.

Editor’s Note — This piece was first published three weeks after the event occurred. The original publication included an error consisting in a lapse of journalistic integrity. In the paragraph noted by an asterisk, the Chimes previously stated that one of the Missions Conference directors “declined...

Missions Conference 2024: “Unhindered”

Sanctified Vessels leads worship for Missions Conference.
Biola welcomes the community to reflect on their role in the Great Commission.

Biola University held its 94th annual Missions Conference, being the largest student-led conference in the world. “Every year since the foundation of this mobilizing movement, Biola’s Missions Conference has sought to educate, equip and inspire students to embrace their role in the completion...

Biola Chess Club

Biola Chess Club
A club for chess experts and novices to have fun.
Jason Lee, Staff Writer April 1, 2024

If you love chess or are interested in playing, check out the Biola Chess club, led by sophomore business administrator Elijah Chen. ACTIVITIES The Chess Club meets every Friday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at BUSN 103. Multiple chessboards are set up on tables, and people are invited to come play matches...