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The Chimes

Conservatory of Music decks the Crowell Hall

Conservatory of Music decks the Crowell Hall
The Conservatory hosted its annual Christmas concert across campus.
Natalia Henderson, Freelance Writer December 9, 2018

On Friday night, Dec. 7, the Biola Conservatory transformed the main street of campus into a Christmas wonderland. White paper bags filled with candles served as guiding lanterns along the sidewalk curb, lights adorned the Crowell Hall entrance and concert-goers filled the street to capacity. In past...

We should reflect on George H.W. Bush’s civility in bi-partisan politics

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We should take time to consider our former president’s legacy.
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor December 8, 2018

The office of the president is one of the most powerful political offices in the history of the world because the United States is one of the most powerful nations in the history of the world. And when an American citizen assumes the title and powers of that office, they come face-to-face with life’s...

Deck the Haven brings cheer in the rain

Photo by Thecla Li/ THE CHIMES
The added challenge of the weather proved no match for the Hart floor tradition.
Macie Cummings and Isabelle Thompson December 7, 2018

Deck the Haven was back again, this year facing new obstacles brought by the rain in the second year of its outdoor format. The event took place on the Thursday night in a tent on parking lot F. Guests were given seven interactive room options to go and explore. Rooms included a Tiki lounge, Infinity...

Women’s basketball suffers first conference loss

Women’s basketball suffers first conference loss
Eagles lose close game on the road against Point Loma.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor December 5, 2018

Women’s basketball headed south for an important PacWest matchup at Point Loma Nazarene University on Wednesday. The Eagles kept the game close throughout, but could not quite get over the hump, losing their first conference game 60-53. Junior guard Tatum Brimley led the Eagles with 16 points to...

“A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships” Review: The 1975 charms with their nostalgic, cross-genre album

The 1975’s latest album is the cherry on top to end 2018’s music scene.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor December 4, 2018

The two-year-long wait for The 1975’s third studio album has finally come to an end with the Nov. 30 release of “A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships.” The 15-track album explores frontman Matty Healy’s eccentric thoughts about addiction, love and the internet. Known for their romanticism...

Event creates place for unity in the middle of the gender role debate

Professor Old Testament Ronald Pierce speaks to students in the Collegium on Dec. 3 about his egalitarian views. Professor of Old Testament David Talley also shared his complementarian views at the same event.
Assignment for communications class allows for discussion on egalitarian and complementarian views.
Macie Cummings, News Editor (Fall 2018) December 4, 2018

A group of communication studies students hosted a discussion on the gender role debate that featured the viewpoints of two faculty members. Their event, “A Call to Unity: Egalitarian and Complementarian Views,” created a space for respectful dialogue between each side of the gender debate spectrum....

Volleyball claims second straight NCCAA championship

Biola volleyball players pose with the NCCAA championship banner following the Eagles' second consecutive title on Dec. 1, 2018.
The Eagles ride strong overall play to the national title.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor December 1, 2018

Biola volleyball came into Saturday’s title game looking to defend last year’s NCCAA championship, and the Eagles did just that with a convincing four-set win over College of the Ozarks for their second consecutive championship. The first set saw the Eagles jump ahead early, and in the final...

Biola adds fundraiser to tree lighting tradition

Photo Courtesy of Benjamin Lee/ THE CHIMES
Families, students and faculty members gathered on Metzger Lawn to participate in the decades-old tradition.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor December 1, 2018

Biola welcomed in the Christmas season Friday with a new fundraiser to supplement its annual Christmas Tree Lighting, a sparkling tradition of music, scripture and fake snow held on Metzger Lawn.   Staff, students, alumni and faculty joined the program to celebrate the season through a...

Soaring Stories: ‘I am God’s Miracle’

Photo features Senior, Music performance major David Chung embracing another student with a wide smile
Music student David Chung shares the miraculous story of his blessings at Biola.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor November 29, 2018

Senior music performance major David Chung says that his college journey, while difficult, has also been miraculous. He states that he has faced obstacles in his visual impairment and financial difficulties, but that he has faced these obstacles not by himself, but with God. He is currently funded through...

Students should bridge STEM and business

Students should bridge STEM and business
STEM and business students should collaborate to become more well-rounded professionals.
Melissa Sugeng, Freelance Writer November 29, 2018

In 1999, the ABC show “Nightline” featured IDEO, a top design consultancy which invented the first Apple Mouse. In this episode, IDEO took on a challenge to redesign the shopping cart in just five days. The episode featured a group of experts from diverse disciplines—a Harvard MBA, a linguist,...

New Mumford and Sons album falls short of excellence

“Delta” captivates listeners, yet lacks the nostalgic sound that made them famous.
Chris Baeza, Freelance Writer November 27, 2018

If you are looking for the once-bearded, bowtied blokes that made folk music cool again in 2010, then you will be a “Hopeless Wanderer,” because Mumford and Sons’ new album, “Delta,” is a brave departure from the Mumford of old. The 14-song alternative rock album displays the band’s new...

Campus Safety, LASD release man suspected of attempting to bring gun onto campus

Los Angeles Sheriff's Department personnel examine evidence after arresting a man suspected of bringing a gun onto campus on Nov. 20, 2018.

UPDATE NOV. 20, 9:30 P.M.: This article was updated with information concerning the individual’s name, age and release from law enforcement custody. A man was arrested by Campus Safety and the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department near the La Mirada Boulevard entrance Tuesday night. Ben Coffman was...