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The Chimes

Financial changes hit Biola

Biola navigates financial changes.
The Chimes explains employment cuts, enrollment drop and Biola's debt.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief February 23, 2023

Correction: March 8 An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that the School of Humanities and Social Sciences laid off a Sociology faculty member. He was laid off from a separate staff position at the university but remains as an adjunct with the Sociology department.  The structure...

Nationally ranked Broncos buck Biola boys

Redshirt freshman pitcher Brandon McClean winds up to throw.
Biola loses to 11th-ranked Cal Poly Pomona 9-3.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor February 22, 2023

Biola’s baseball team lost 9-3 to 11th-ranked Cal Poly Pomona at home on Tuesday afternoon. The Broncos’ high-powered offense out-hit the Eagles, resulting in another loss to Biola’s record (4-8).  MCCLEAN CUTS DOWN HITTERS  Redshirt freshman right-handed pitcher Brandon McClean started on...

The language of rape culture normalizes violence

Using passive voice when referring to sexual assault focuses on victims rather than on their abusers.
Using passive language to discuss sexual violence shifts attention from abusers. 
Lauren Good, Staff Writer February 22, 2023

Society has become more aware of violence against women in recent years due to the rise of feminism and the Me Too movement. Oftentimes, the language surrounding the topic is commonly expressed by how many women are killed, raped and assaulted by men. This use of passive voice, in which the result of...

Biola’s AAPI community hosts the 90639 Night Market

Biolans sample Asian food and watch cultural performances at the 90639 Night Market.
Students sample food and explore artwork from Asian cultures.
Shelby LaPorte, Entertainment Editor February 21, 2023

On Feb. 20, Biola’s Asian American and Pacific Islander community hosted the second annual 90639 Night Market. Set up across from the Fluor Fountain, attendees had the opportunity to partake in several cuisines and enjoy performances such as beatboxing and dancing. EMBRACING CULTURES From kimbap...

“Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” review

"Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" is the newest movie in Marvel's Phase 5.
Marvel’s newest three-quel breaks off from its predecessors, for better or worse, but generates excitement for the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Brendan Peters, Staff Writer February 21, 2023

Following the cultural and box-office successes of both “Avengers: Infinity War” and “Avengers: Endgame,” along with over ten years of interconnected filmmaking, many wondered how Marvel Studios would move forward into a new era of the MCU. Marvel’s Phase 4 was a period of growth, adversity...

Chimes News Quiz!

Chimes News Quiz!
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Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief February 20, 2023

Men’s tennis beats Fresno

Redshirt senior Alexei Prokopchuk leans back to hit the ball.
The Eagles ended the afternoon 5-2.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer February 19, 2023

Men’s tennis continued their win streak with a 5-2 victory over Fresno Pacific University on Feb. 13. EAGLES LOSE DOUBLES Preparing for a battle, the Eagles were eager to get to the courts. Senior duo Alexei Prokopchuk and Antonio Varona lost the first match of the game 4-6. Senior Sebastian Herrera...

Sunbirds bulldoze women’s tennis

Junior Gaby Carvajal notches the Eagles' sole win.
The Eagles fell 1-6.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer February 19, 2023

Only winning one match, women’s tennis played against Fresno Pacific University on Feb. 13 and lost, 1-6. LOSING DOUBLES The Eagles started off hopeful but could not keep up with the Sunbirds. Junior Lilly McNeill and redshirt junior Brooke Fager finished their match 6-1. Then, graduate student...

Ayers takes flight on Azusa

Senior infielder Tyler White takes a monster swing.
Eagles split the home series against APU.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor February 19, 2023

Biola baseball split a doubleheader against Azusa Pacific on Saturday at Eagles Diamond. The non-conference series was the first meeting for the Eagles and Cougars in the Cornerstone Cup rivalry for the 2023 baseball season.  BEAUVAIS BATTLES COUGARS  Starting right-handed pitcher Andrew Beauvais...

Concordia University Irvine narrowly defeats women’s tennis

Redshirt junior Colbyshae Emery connects with the ball.
The Eagles lost, 3-4.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer February 19, 2023

Women’s tennis played against Concordia University Irvine on Feb. 18 and lost, 3-4. ANOTHER DOUBLES LOSS The Eagles started off strong but ended up losing the point to the Golden Eagles. Juniors Lilly McNeill and Gaby Carvajal finished their match first, 6-3. After, sophomore Alexandria Mann and...

Hawaii Club dances the hula

Dancers perform traditional Hawaiian Hula at Biola.
Hawaii Club president Mari Kanna shares a piece of Hawaiian culture through Hula dancing.
Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief February 19, 2023

On Friday, Feb. 17, a little group climbed up the stairs of Soubirou Hall and gathered in the fitness room. There was light chatter, some laughing, a little messing around. Hawaii Club president and senior business administration major Mari Kanna pulled out her laptop and opened Spotify. A Hawaiian tune...

Men’s and women’s basketball sweep Concordia

Sophomore forward Casey Cappo elevates to score.
Biola beats opponent in two matches.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer February 18, 2023

On Thursday, Feb. 16, both Biola’s men's and women's basketball teams visited Concordia University Irvine to take on their teams in basketball matchups. Both Biola teams emerged triumphant in two incredibly close games. The men won 66-61 while the women won 69-65. WOMEN EDGE OUT WIN LATE Biola found...