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The Chimes

Everything you need to know about the LA mayoral race

Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA) is challenging Democrat Rick Caruso  in the Los Angeles mayoral race.
The LA mayoral race is in full swing — here’s how it could affect students.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor November 9, 2022

As the midterm elections begin tonight, Los Angeles mayoral candidates U.S. Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA) and Democrat Rick Caruso are neck and neck. Caruso is a successful businessman from the area, while Bass is currently the representative for the 37th district. She hopes to be the first woman to hold the...

Men’s Water Polo ends regular season with road win

Sophomore goalkeeper Mitchell Carpenter turns to throw.
Eagles finish season with a 14-10 record.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer November 9, 2022

On Wednesday, Nov. 9, men’s water polo visited University of Redlands to take on the Bulldogs in the final matchup of the regular season. Biola came in hot off a three-game win streak and clinched their fourth straight victory against Redlands, beating the Bulldogs. BIOLA IN CONTROL While the final...

National First Generation Week kicks off

Cinema and media arts major Katherine Padilla puts a sticky note on a wooden board display.
Biola celebrates FirstGen students through this week’s festivities.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief November 9, 2022

FirstGen week kicked off on Nov. 8 with the slogan “Sky is the Limit.” Biola is home to 770 first-generation students, which totals 25% of the undergraduate population. Hosted by Student Enrichment and Intercultural Development, also known as SEID, all these students were welcomed to celebrate beginning...

Midterm elections come to a close

Voters reelected Gavin Newsom to his second term as governor of California.
Millions of voters around the United States cast their ballots.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief November 8, 2022

As polls closed for nationwide midterm elections, many voters rushed to cast their ballots for state and local elections. In these general elections, California voters elected a governor, attorney general, Los Angeles mayor, Los Angeles County sheriff, senators and representatives.  Candidates around...

Singers perform at “All Things Bright and Beautiful” choral concert

Biola's choral groups unite to sing a variety of pieces at the choral concert.
Biola Chorus and Chorale praise the Lord through a selection of songs.
Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief November 8, 2022

The lights flickered thrice, signaling the beginning of the performance. A hush settled over the audience. Then from the sides, the choir walked in — single-file, dressed in black — onto the stage. The conductor waved his hand, and they broke into song. Thus began Biola’s choral concert, “All...

Mail-in voting is the easiest way to cast your ballot

Americans exercise their right to vote on Election Day.
Send in your ballot to participate at the polls.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief November 7, 2022

When the United States entered yet another frenzied election season in the beginning of November, candidates unleashed a flurry of television advertisements, accelerating the frantic campaigning which characterizes this feverish biannual national ritual known as midterm elections.  All campaigning...

Borrowers face state income tax on student debt relief

Gov. Gavin Newsom encourages the California State Legislature to waive taxes on student debt relief.
Newsom plans to waive relief tax for California borrowers.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief November 7, 2022

Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging the California State Legislature to waive taxes on student debt relief. California is included in the list of states — North Carolina, Wisconsin, Missouri, Arkansas, Indiana and Minnesota — that are planning to tax borrowers on the relief.  STATES DECIDE Borrowers will...

Eagles soar to the playoffs

Junior forward Kristian Colaci jukes around the goalie.
Men's soccer named PacWest Champions.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor November 7, 2022

Biola men’s soccer made history on Saturday when they were named co-champions of the PacWest conference after their victory against Holy Names. The Eagles’ share of the conference title with Dominican marks the first ever PacWest title in the history of the Biola men’s soccer program. The men’s...

A behind-the-scenes look at student film series “Falling Roses”

Film director Christian Lukens and producer Joel Corral explore themes of secrecy and uncertainty in their film series "Falling Roses."
The new student film series hopes to inspire and navigate the often-murky waters of heartbreak.
Brendan Peters, Staff Writer November 5, 2022

Biola student film project “Falling Roses,” which was released in June 2022, is set to film a sequel episode in two weeks. Junior business administration major Christian Lukens, who directs and stars in the film, and sophomore cinema and media arts major Joel Corral, who produced the piece, discussed...

Ye, Kyrie and the rise of antisemitism

Ye faces backlash after posting antisemitic content on Instagram.
Rapper and Brooklyn Nets star both promote dangerously false beliefs.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief November 5, 2022

The evil of antisemitism was on full display in recent weeks after rapper Kanye West, now known as Ye, and Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving each posted false and offensive remarks about Jewish people. In an Instagram post, which has since been deleted, Ye insinuated that Jewish people control the...

Volleyball falls to Urban Knights

Junior libero and defensive specialist Mary McDonnell jumps to hit the ball.
Volleyball loses to Academy of Art in a shutout.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer November 5, 2022

On the evening of Friday, Nov. 4, the Urban Knights came to Biola swinging and held the Eagles to just 52 points on the night, while Academy of Art scored 75 points to win. During the matchup, Biola never led in the first or third sets. They did briefly lead in the second set, but their lead never surpassed...

Spiritual Development launches Calling Cohorts initiative

Biolans discuss honoring God through their career in Calling Cohorts.
New program aims to help students find their calling.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief November 4, 2022

In partnership with Career Development, Spiritual Development started Calling Cohorts, a new program that will lead students to understand their calling and how they can honor God through their career. The groups will meet six times throughout the 2022-23 school year and met for the first time this week.  Calling...