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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Biola’s Zumba Club

Biola’s Zumba Club
Students can experience a fun and effective workout through dancing.
Shelby LaPorte, Entertainment Editor February 12, 2024

Biola offers students the opportunity to join a variety of clubs and become involved in smaller communities on campus and Zumba club is one of these clubs that students can join. This female-only club was started by junior kinesiology major Madeline Cliffe, the president of the club, and Eden Araujo,...

“The Gondoliers:” a charming comedy

The Biola Opera performs “The Gondoliers."
Biola Opera sparks laughter and fun with its latest production.
Jason Lee, Staff Writer February 10, 2024

In a colorful combination of romance and comedy, The Biola Opera performed “The Gondoliers,” a Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera, last week. The performance looks back to a romanticized period in Venice, Italy, while also adding hints of modern humor. SYNOPSIS “The Gondoliers” is a collaborative...

Stand Up For Your Community

Stand Up For Your Community
A recap of the Stand Up For Your Community event.
Natalie Fassnacht, News Editor February 7, 2024

Chase Gymnasium was quiet as roughly 100 students arrived to participate in Stand Up For Your Community on the night of Jan 25. Residential advisors and directors stood at the door as they scanned students into the event. Stand Up For Your Community was targeted towards first-year and new transfer students. “We...

Art hobbyist: Isabella Ye

Artwork by Isabella Ye.
Feature shows a student's creative side.
Shelby LaPorte, Entertainment Editor February 5, 2024

There are several creative and artistic people here at Biola, both within and outside of art-related majors. Isabella Ye is a sophomore psychology major minoring in music and is a part of Torrey Honors. In her free time, Ye taps into her artistic side.  “I have been actively creating visual art...

Meet the candidates

SGA holds the first SGA Election Night.
Student government candidates talk and answer questions at SGA Elections Night.
Olivia Kam, News Editor February 4, 2024

It is election season for Biola. On Feb. 2, the Student Government Association (SGA) held its first-ever event called SGA Elections Night where students running to be senators of their respective dorms or to represent commuters and presidential candidates spoke about their goals and vision for the 2024-25...

Faith and the Jazz Ensemble

Jazz Ensemble Director Cliff Hulling
Taking a closer look at the Jazz Ensemble through the eyes of jazz director Cliff Hulling.
Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief February 1, 2024

The Jazz Ensemble is one of the many music ensembles of the Conservatory and is part of the commercial music program. The band features trombones, trumpets, saxophones and more, exploring a wide range of music with Cliff Hulling as their jazz director. HULLING’S CAREER JOURNEY Hulling has worked...

Celebrating Gospel Fest 2024

Gospel Choir leading worship during Gospel Fest.
Worshiping the Lord in a variety of ways with Gospel Choir.
Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief January 31, 2024

The night of Jan. 28, people from all around campus and outside of Biola poured into Chase Gymnasium to celebrate an annual Biola tradition: Gospel Fest. The crowd gathered at the bleachers or the center of the gym, clapping and cheering as the Gospel Choir strode up to the front. The band struck...

Coffee Lovers club brews new plans for the semester

The Coffee Lovers Club meets in Kim Dining Hall.
Coffee is a drink best enjoyed with others.
Jason Lee, Staff Writer January 31, 2024

While some begrudgingly drink coffee to survive, others have acquired an appreciation for its taste and intricate brewing process. According to a study by the National Library of Medicine, 92% of college students regularly drink coffee every day. It is no surprise that coffee is a drink that many students...

Coffee, questions, and worship

Gospel Choir leading Singspiration and celebrating Gospel Fest.
Biola Admissions hosts prospective students for a time at Singspiration along with free coffee.
Olivia Kam, News Editor January 31, 2024

On Jan. 28, Biola Admissions for undergraduate students hosted an event called Coffee & Singspiration where prospective students were able to come with their questions to Heritage Café for a free coffee before heading over to Singspiration, one of Biola’s weekly chapels. Singspiration is an hour-long...

Makerspace and Virtual Reality Lab Closure

The Library Makerspace provides 3D printers, among other types of production equipment, to encourage student creativity.
Changes to Biola affect free creative resource.
Natalie Fassnacht, News Editor January 21, 2024

The spring semester has brought many changes to Biola’s campus, notably the closure of the Makerspace and Virtual Reality Lab. The news was announced through a weekly Student Life newsletter released on Nov. 20, citing a realignment of resources. “Due to financial redirections we will be closing...

Upcoming art and entertainment events at Biola

Upcoming art and entertainment events at Biola
Take a look at some dates for creative events happening later this semester.
Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief January 18, 2024

The new semester has begun, and on its heels are several exciting events inviting students to attend and participate. Listed below are a handful of dates to mark in your calendar for events happening throughout this spring semester.  JAN. 16–26: ART LEAGUE’S STUDENT SHOW Art League is hosting...

Keeping balance with the Unicycle Club

Group photo of the Unicycle Club.
Learning to ride a unicycle is more than just picking up a new hobby.
Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief November 9, 2023

Around 7 p.m. every Monday night, students head over to the parking lot by Fluor Fountain, gathering near Marshburn Hall. Ehud Lee, a senior in communication studies, also waits here, carrying his unicycle as the other students arrive. Soon they all start getting on unicycles. They wobble and find their...