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The Chimes

Musicians perform at Composition Concert

Music composition major Alexander Reams, music major Jason Rhue and worship arts major Caleb Britt serenade the audience with saxophone melodies.
Conservatory of Music show features harps and saxophones.
Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo, Arts & Entertainment Editor November 4, 2022

On Wednesday Nov. 3, family and friends gathered in the Lansing Recital Hall to support musicians in the Conservatory of Music. Students composed a wide array of pieces for a variety of instruments and themes.  As the audience sat in anticipation for the concert, Dr. Robert Denham, associate professor...

Politics Rundown: Lula wins Brazil’s presidential election

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won Brazil's presidential election.
New U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak makes history.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief November 2, 2022

After going through a second round of voting following a runoff election, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won the presidential election in Brazil after receiving 50.8% of the vote. He returns to office after being president of Brazil between the years 2003 to 2010.  When the time for transition came, opponent...

Biolans sharpen their mini-golf skills at “Putt, Putt, Art” exhibit

Art major Izah DeFigh stands beside one of the many mini-golf games by Bardwell Hall.
Art students create mini-golf game stations in front of Bardwell Hall for their 4D Design class.
Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief November 1, 2022

Scattered around the front of Bardwell Hall are several curious stations. One looks like a chicken coop, another seems to be Wonderland-themed and yet another down the road, by the bell tower, is a station decorated with Minecraft trees and greenery. Biola art students created these mini-golf games as...

Women’s soccer takes loss against the Sharks

Sophomore defender Chloe Laurin goes head-to-head with her Hawaii Pacific opponent.
Eagles fall to Hawaii Pacific 0-1.
Colin Twisselmann, Freelance Writer November 1, 2022

Biola women’s soccer (4-11-1, 3-6-0) lost a close one to the Hawaii Pacific Sharks (4-11-1, 3-6-0) 0-1. This game almost got away from Biola at the beginning as the Sharks put up a shot on goal within the first minute — but goalie Savannah Taveres was there for the save, her first of four in the...

Scorching seniors dominate soccer’s Senior Night

Redshirt junior goalkeeper JD Gunn leaps into the air to block the ball.
Eagles celebrate Senior Night against Hawaii Pacific.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor November 1, 2022

Biola University's men’s soccer team defeated Hawaii Pacific 4-0 at Al Barbour Field on Monday night. Before the match, nine senior soccer players were honored as a homage to senior night. Kristian Colaci, Aidan Hill, Oscar Rubalcava, Mortiz Reigel, Clement Michelet, Theo Leo Calve, Izaac Zausch, Haiko...

Biola Shares hosts pop-up food pantry

The Biola Food Pantry offers free resources for students.
The Biola Food Pantry serves as an additional food resource for students.
Hope Smith, Managing Editor October 31, 2022

On Tuesday, Oct. 11, Biola Shares hosted their second Pop-Up Food Pantry of the semester, where students picked up food to make their own meals.  POP-UP PANTRY The purpose of the Biola Food Pantry is to help students that have food insecurities, dietary restrictions or struggle with meeting their...

Record labels exploit deceased artists for profit

"Falling Down," an unfinished song featuring rapper XXXTentacion, was released after his death.
Record labels capitalize off of the demand for deceased artists’ music.
Lauren Good, Staff Writer October 31, 2022

When a music artist passes away, the demand for their work increases — resulting in record labels releasing music from deceased artists to make a profit. Music professionals in the industry debate over the morality of these circumstances. Releasing music after death could be considered a continuation...

Volleyball vanquishes the Vulcans

Senior outside hitter Madison Beebe sends the ball over the net.
Eagles defeat Hawaii Hilo three sets to none.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor October 30, 2022

Biola’s women’s volleyball team completed a second straight sweep against Hawaii Hilo three sets to none on Saturday. The win against Hawaii Hilo improved the Eagles' conference record to 12-5 and 15-9 overall.  EAGLES DOMINATE SCORING CATEGORIES Biola led UHH in every scoring statistical category...

Volleyball subdues the Sharks

Redshirt senior setter Abby Brewster crouches to set the ball.
The Eagles dominate Hawaii Pacific three sets to none.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor October 30, 2022

Biola’s women's volleyball team continued their road trip at Hawaii Pacific, winning three sets to none. Senior outside hitter Madison Beebe led Biola’s offense with eight kills en route to a sweep over the Sharks.  EFFICIENT OFFENSIVE ATTACK The first set reached a 7-7 stalemate midway through...

Men’s water polo undefeated in round-robin

Junior utility Maxwell Osborn raises the ball to throw it over the defender.
The Eagles defeat La Verne 15-14.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor October 29, 2022

The men’s water polo team competed in the Biola round-robin on Saturday. The Eagles won all three of their matches, improving their season record to 13-16 overall. Biola defeated La Verne in a sudden death victory 15-14 to finish off the round-robin.  CLOSE CONTEST The Eagles held a 13-11 lead with...

Jazz group “Orange Colored Pie” wins Punk ‘n’ Pie

Annual talent show features comedy routines, brass melodies and piano recitals.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor October 29, 2022

Metzger lawn filled with Biola students and families for the annual Punk ‘n’ Pie talent show, which featured a lineup of students with some unique gifts. Judges included 2021 alumnus and student admissions coordinator Billy Cadilla, screenwriting professor Jim Hope and professor of theology Dr....

Stop pelting paintings with potatoes

Climate activists threw tomato soup on Vincent van Gogh's "Sunflowers" painting.
Hurling food at artwork does not stop climate change.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief October 28, 2022

Ever since environmental activists decided the most strategic way to save the planet was to throw soup and potatoes on famous paintings, art galleries have become the latest battleground in the fight against global warming.  On Oct. 14, members of the Just Stop Oil campaign group carried out a bizarre...