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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Power returns to campus

Facilities Management set up a gas generator for the health center.
Automatic doors, wifi and the lights have have all been made out of commission by the power outage.
Pierce Singgih, Editor-in-Chief (Fall 2019) November 13, 2019

Power returned to campus at 1:52 p.m. after it went out around 12:50 p.m. Facilities Management determined the power went out after a transformer blew on Foster Road and La Mirada Boulevard. They expect power to return at around 1:50 p.m. Automatic doors, wifi and lights have all been shut off throughout...

Midnight Madness 2019: men’s basketball redeems themselves

Biola Men's Basketball team holds up their trophy after winning the 3-point contest at Midnight Madness 2019.
The annual pep rally brought all the usual traditions back, introducing prospective students to Eagles athletics.
Lacey Patrick and Ashley Grams November 11, 2019

Red lights flooded the gym as students piled into the bleachers. They were welcomed by cheerleaders waving glittering pom-poms and music so loud it sent vibrations through the floor. The night began with performances by Biola’s dance team, cheer squad and the beloved Eddy the Eagle.  A WELCOME...

Men’s cross country earns sixth place finish

Men’s cross country earns sixth place finish
Gabe Plendcio led the Eagles by placing fourth overall in the regional championships.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor November 9, 2019

After the men won the PacWest Cross Country Championships on Oct. 26 and the women placing second, both teams traveled to Monmouth, Oregon to compete in the NCAA Division II West Regional Championships on Saturday. The men picked up a top-10 finish by a strong performance from senior Gabe Plendcio, earning...

Students celebrate National FirstGen Day

Biola kicks off National FirstGen day by encouraging students to share their unique challenges and stories.
Biola’s growing number of FirstGen students commemorate their unique challenges and stories.
Jodie Stock November 8, 2019

This Friday, faculty and students shared moving stories about their experiences as FirstGen students at Biola’s third annual celebration of National FirstGen Day, organized by Student Enrichment and Intercultural Development. Biola defines FirstGen students as those whose parents did not complete an...

Veterans share testimonies at Veteran’s Chapel

Veterans share testimonies at Veteran’s Chapel
Two veterans tell of God’s faithfulness through their experience in the military.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief November 8, 2019

With Veterans Day just around the corner on Nov. 11, students gathered together this morning in Sutherland Auditorium to hear the testimonies of two veterans at the Image of God Veterans Chapel. The two veterans gave students a glimpse into their past and expressed hope for the future.  FOUCH’S JOURNEY Pastoral...

Theatre 21 shoots for the stars with “Silent Sky”

Freshman theatre major Allyson Hoy, junior theatre major Hannah Hines and senior theatre major Lexi Pasch rehearse for "Silent SKy."
Take a sneak peek of Theatre 21’s upcoming production.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor November 2, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 31, 2019). Themes of female empowerment and astronomical brilliance saturate Theatre 21’s production of “Silent Sky.” From its compelling storyline to its experimental setup, audiences can expect a thoughtful, entertaining production.   INNOVATIVE...

Alpha hosts 21st annual Candyland

Alpha hosts 21st annual Candyland
Alpha residents and SGA overcame budget concerns to keep the tradition going.
Sophia Silvester, Staff Writer October 31, 2019

On Halloween night, residents of Alpha Hall transformed the building into a collage of Candyland-themed sections, like Jolly goes to the movies, Grandma Nut goes to Hollywood and Mr. Mint goes to the art gallery. Residents dressed up too —the RAs came as crayons, Captain America supervised the jump...

LASD arrests man who crashed car into creek near La Mirada entrance

LASD arrests man who crashed car into creek near La Mirada entrance
The man was suspected of stealing a car and was trying to evade deputies when he drove onto campus.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor October 31, 2019

Los Angeles Sheriff's Department arrested a man who crashed a car into the creek in front of Blackstone Hall. The man was suspected of stealing the car and was trying to evade deputies when he drove onto campus at approximately 11 a.m. The car was stolen off-campus and the theft is unrelated to Biola....

Former pop star moonwalks for missions

Susantio won first place at Punk 'n' Pie with his spot-on Jackson impression.
Gavin Susantio was a pop star in Indonesia before turning to Biola to pursue apologetics.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor October 31, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 31, 2019). Junior philosophy major Gavin Susantio won hearts at this year’s Punk ‘n’ Pie, where he moonwalked his way through a smattering of Michael Jackson’s greatest hits, from “Thriller” to “Billie Jean.” Before taking the stage...

Bardwell Hall remodel will provide a new environment for art students

The old science building, Bardwell Hall, is going through the remodeling process as it lands a new purpose as the main building for Biola's Department of Art.
The art department will move into its newly renovated home in Fall 2020.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief October 31, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 31, 2019). Bardwell Hall was once full of chemistry labs, microscopes and cadavers, up until the sciences moved to the Alton and Lydia Lim Center for Science, Technology and Health in 2018. As of Oct. 21, renovations on the 60-year-old building...

Second Fullerton fire in a day burns 15 acres

Second Fullerton fire in a day burns 15 acres
Hours after the Fullerton Fire, Castlewood Fire burns five miles from campus.
Pierce Singgih, Editor-in-Chief (Fall 2019) October 30, 2019

Hours after the Fullerton Fire burned two acres at the Brea Dam, the Castlewood Fire broke out in Fullerton, which has burned 15 acres so far. According to the Orange County Register, a brush fire began near Gilbert Street and Castlewood Drive, which is five miles or an 11-minute drive from campus. CBS...

Fullerton Fire under control after burning less than two acres, police say

Fullerton Fire under control after burning less than two acres, police say
Just seven miles from campus, the Fullerton Fire was one of multiple fires that ignited this week throughout Southern California.
Pierce Singgih, Editor-in-Chief (Fall 2019) October 30, 2019

After a fire broke out at the Brea Dam in Fullerton on Wednesday evening, fire crews stopped the fire’s progress at under two acres, Fullerton Police said. Per the Orange County Register, Fullerton Fire Division Chief Kathy Schaeffer said the fire burned “one to two acres of light brush near the...