Skip to Main Content
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Diversity director Glen Kinoshita departs from Biola

Kinoshita leaves Biola after 31 years.
Faculty, staff and alumni honor SCORR founder.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief February 2, 2023

On Feb. 1, faculty gathered in Metzger Hall’s Lehman Board Room for a farewell ceremony to honor Dr. Glen Kinoshita, the director of diversity education and training. Professors, alumni and visitors filled the room as the Division of Diversity and Inclusion thanked Kinoshita for his three decades of...

A letter to Todd Pickett

Todd Pickett, Dean of Spiritual Development, speaks to students from the pulpit.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor February 2, 2023

When I searched up your name on Google to see what history I could dig up to write this piece with some level of intelligence, it came as no surprise that you listed The Brothers Karamazov as one of your favorite books on your Biola profile.  One of the most outstanding characters in the novel is Father...

Search for a new Enrollment, Marketing and Communications VP continues

Executive vice president of University Operations and Finance Mike Pierce leads the search for a new EMC vice president.
Mike Pierce leads the hunt for a new cabinet member.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief January 31, 2023

At the close of last semester, Lee Wilhite, the previous vice president of Enrollment, Marketing and Communications (EMC), parted ways with Biola. The search for a replacement, led by Mike Pierce, executive vice president of University Operations and Finance, has been ongoing from the moment Wilhite’s...

Chimes News Quiz!

Chimes News Quiz!
Have you been following our coverage? Brush up on the biggest news stories of the past two weeks.
Shelby LaPorte, Entertainment Editor January 30, 2023

Men’s and women’s basketball sweep Silverswords

Redshirt freshman forward Maximo Milovich takes a shot.
Biola defends home court against Chaminade.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor January 29, 2023

Biola’s men’s and women’s basketball teams swept a doubleheader at home against Chaminade in a PacWest conference matchup. The men’s team won 95-71 against the Silverswords, while the women’s team won 65-49.  EAGLES AVENGE LOSS The men’s victory against Chaminade came 11 days after the...

“Into the Woods” explores wishes and consequences

Meredith Keller, Jacquelyn Sellers, Luke Bona and Jesenya Rivera Puls pose in character as Jack's mother, Milky White the cow, the wolf and the witch from next door.
Theatre Department and Conservatory of Music collaborate to perform the musical “Into the Woods.”
Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief January 29, 2023

The hall was bathed in reddish hues as spotlights swirled overhead. Two circus-themed screens at the back of the stage displayed “INTO THE WOODS.” The orchestra, sitting in front of the stage, practiced their instruments. Then the swirling spotlights dimmed and blue lights flashed briefly in the...

New SEID director joins Biola community

Kimberly Edwards steps into her role as the new director of SEID.
Kimberly Edwards assumes leadership role.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief January 27, 2023

At the start of the spring 2023 semester, Kimberly Edwards was hired as the director of the Student Enrichment and Intercultural Development team — located in the Mosaic Cultural Center — to provide development for the diverse community at Biola.  SEID'S PURPOSE SEID serves the diverse communities...

Both men’s and women’s basketball fall to Azusa Pacific

Sophomore guard Daniel Esparza jukes around the Azusa defender.
Rival school gets the best of Biola.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer January 26, 2023

Biola visited Azusa Pacific with a lot of momentum as both clubs were coming off of dominant wins against Hawaii Hilo on the road. There were high hopes that the Eagles would take this momentum into their rival’s house, but the Cougars came out triumphant in the end. The men’s game was a very firm...

Politics Rundown: Senior ISIS leader killed in US raid

Allies agree to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine.
Allies promise to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief January 26, 2023

U.S. Special Operations forces killed Islamic State leader Bilal al-Sudani on Thursday during a raid in northern Somalia. According to a senior U.S. government official quoted in the New York Times, al-Sudani was a “key operative and facilitator for ISIS’s global network.” Secretary of Defense...

So, we overturned Roe vs. Wade. Now what?

The court's reversal of the Roe v. Wade ruling has saved and impacted lives across the country.
While the overturning of Roe vs. Wade appears to be a good start, it is simply not enough in order to save unborn lives.
Zoe Ware, Freelance Writer January 25, 2023

In June of 2022, the Supreme Court made the unexpected decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade, which was the case law that federally protected women’s right to abortion. Now, abortion is no longer considered a constitutional right, and each state will determine whether they will continue to allow abortions. While...

Biola clubs take part in the involvement fair

Student clubs set up tables along the campus walkway in hope of recruiting new members.
Students make connections via on-campus clubs.
Shelby LaPorte, Entertainment Editor January 25, 2023

On Jan. 25, Biola clubs and organizations set up along Sutherland Way for the Involvement Fair where representatives encouraged fellow students to stop by their booths. From science to sports to entertainment, students can join a club to become a part of a smaller community within Biola.  JOINING A...

Todd Pickett departs from Biola

Todd Pickett speaks on Christ for the fifth segment at Advent chapel on December 11, 2019.
Campus pastor leaves university after serving for nearly three decades.
Emily Coffey and Hannah Larson January 25, 2023

In an email today, President Dr. Barry Corey announced the departure of Campus pastor and Dean of Spiritual Development Todd Pickett. He will be pastoring Holy Trinity Church in Costa Mesa, an Anglican church that was founded in 2009. Pickett has served the Biola community in a variety of roles for 27...