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The Chimes

An unexpected loss for anthropology majors

Diminishing enrollment in anthropology program led to closure.
The anthropology department closed over the summer due to financial restraints and low enrollment.
Kaylee Galvez and Brittany Ung October 3, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 3, 2019). Over the summer, anthropology majors were surprised that the Department of Anthropology had shut down. Due to budget cuts, the President’s Cabinet made the decision to phase out a number of academic programs. After the cabinet found the...

Main water valve outside Thompson bursts, shutting off water to Bluff

The busted pipe behind Thompson shut off water to Bluff.
Three different rooms in Bluff have been flooded.
Maria Weyne, News Editor September 27, 2019

On Friday morning, facilities management received a phone call from Thompson Hall at approximately 7:45 that water was leaking into residents’ rooms. A resident noticed water seeping into her room, and she was not the only one.  Two other rooms on the first floor were also affected, according to...

Business competition kickstarts entrepreneurship minor

Business competition kickstarts entrepreneurship minor
Through the startup competition and a newly introduced minor, the Crowell School of Business encourages students to develop faith-based startups.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor September 25, 2019

Crowell School of Business is looking for the next Chick-fil-A. The school kicked off its fifth annual startup competition Monday night, aimed at promoting Christians in entrepreneurship. The kickoff event was the first night of the competition and students have until Nov. 25 to register their ideas....

Weekend camping trip grows into outdoor ministry

Biola students enjoy activities such as spikeball during the Johnson Valley camping trip.
A camping trip in Johnson Valley attracted over 70 students, acting as both a getaway and worship weekend for its attendees.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor September 23, 2019

A dried up lake bed. That was all sophomore cinema and media arts major Evan France needed to create a growing ministry in hopes of bringing Biola students closer to God through the outdoors. France’s dream began last fall when he brought eight friends to Big Bear. Last January, the trip grew to 39...

2019 Nationball: OCC takes home free burritos

Biola's Off Campus Community (OCC) brings their best to Nationball 2019.
Commuters overcome Horton to take first place, winning free Taco Bell.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief September 19, 2019

https://youtu.be/mCNQds9jFk0 Battle cries echoed throughout Chase Gymnasium. Students from every hall hoisted their colors with pride and raised their voices even higher. The night progressed quickly, with dorm after dorm going down, ending in a head-to-head match between Off-Campus+Community...

Biola cuts the ribbon on new Veteran Center

Biola cuts the ribbon on new Veteran Center
The new Veteran Center hopes to foster community for military associated students.
Maria Weyne, News Editor September 19, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Sept. 19, 2019). Outside the Student Union Building students, veterans, alumni and family packed black foldable chairs propped on the SUB lawn. They sat in front of the podium where President Barry Corey, state Sen. Bob Archuleta, state Assembly Majority...

Tennis Center gets a facelift

Biola Tennis Center opens up their newly renovated courts.
The renovations come after over a decade of fundraising and will improve the recruiting process and efficiency during matches.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor September 19, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Sept. 19, 2019). Biola hosted the grand opening ceremony of the new Tennis Center last Saturday morning. Fans, local supporters and honored guest Michael Chang, the 1989 French Open Champion arrived for a short ceremony and even played on the courts for...

Rich Kids Comedy offers comic relief

Psychology major Carissa Tereba, communications studies major Landon Hawley, and engineering physics major Josh Bernstein perform their comedy act in Mayers Auditorium on September 13, 2019.
Witty club members pack out Mayers Auditorium to entertain with improv.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 19, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Sept. 19, 2019). From finalizing school schedules to setting up new dorm rooms, settling back into the routine of school can be exhausting. With the stress that can come in the first couple weeks of the semester, some Biolans may need nothing more than...

U.S. News recognizes Biola on seven national ranking lists

U.S. News recognizes Biola on seven national ranking lists
The school placed high on multiple lists, including a ranking for campus ethnic diversity.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief September 18, 2019

“It’s a badge of honor,” Vice President of University Communications and Marketing Lee Wilhite said with a sense of pride. Biola once again made it to the top tier of the 2020 Best National University Ranking list, along with six other lists, released by U.S. News and World Report on Sept. 9, 2019....

SGA kicks off the year with Pursue Your Passion initiative

SGA kicks off the year with Pursue Your Passion initiative
President Renée Waller and vice president Seth Gladysz launched an initiative that encourages students to pursue their passions.
Jodie Stock September 16, 2019

This Monday, students walking pass the Biola Health Center may have caught the tantalizing smell of fresh popcorn at a Student Government Association booth that introduced Pursue Your Passion week. Although some may have been initially attracted by the popcorn, many students struck up conversations with...

New chapel theme ‘With’ addresses social media induced anxiety

Dr. Barry Corey speaks at chapel.
Spiritual Development chose the theme in response to increasing student loneliness.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor September 13, 2019

For students in a social-media driven world, Spiritual Development is proposing a different way to connect: With. The single word is the theme for chapels in the new school year, which speakers will use to highlight the importance of relationships. MEANING AND ORIGIN Assistant dean of chapels and worship...

Fall Convocation ushers in the new year and sets new theme for chapel: “With”

President Barry Corey shares additions to the Biola campus and introduces the theme for the new year.
Faculty and student leadership alike welcome the new year by discussing additions to campus and theme for the new year.
Maria Weyne, News Editor September 4, 2019

As the smell of fresh donuts on the tables around Chase Gymnasium filled the air, athletes crammed into their designated seats while other students hurried to find any available spaces before the Fall 2019 Convocation officially started. Then, Student Government Association president Renee Waller...