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An abundance of blessings set for the new semester

Spiritual Development announced "Abound" as the chapel theme when students gathered for Fall convocation.
Biola spiritual development announces annual chapel theme during Fall 2022 Convocation.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief August 30, 2022

The Fall 2022 Convocation marked the launch of the new semester and welcomed back returning students and faculty along with incoming students and 16 new faculty members. Students packed Chase gymnasium where Biola University's President Barry Corey announced the annual theme for chapels this year, Abound.  ABOUNDING...

Biola welcomes incoming students for fall 2022

Courtesy of Mackenzie Connor
Welcome week marks a new commencement for enrollment after a struggle following the pandemic.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief August 29, 2022

Biola University’s New Student Orientation kicked off on Aug. 25, celebrating the new semester and welcoming new students to the community. The university faced many challenges with enrollment throughout the pandemic and continues to face decreased enrollment rates.  WELCOME WEEK RECAP Incoming...

The coming-of-age esports story of ‘Disjoint’

The coming-of-age esports story of ‘Disjoint’
This senior thesis aims to be the first of its kind, a special task taken on by senior cinema and media arts major Jalen Sur.
Chris Charpentier, Staff Writer April 24, 2022

In an era where esports are becoming more commonplace around the world, senior cinema and media arts major Jalen Sur aims to be the first coming-of-age esports story with his senior thesis, “Disjoint.” With the help of co-writer junior cinema and media arts major Noel Sassoon and producer senior...

Farewell, Biola

Farewell, Biola
The Chimes’ graduating seniors share their favorite memory, lessons learned and advice to returning students.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor April 22, 2022

As the school year winds down and summer festivities begin, there is always a group of students who find themselves at a crossroads of life—graduating college and looking for what comes next. It is something that is both exciting and terrifying.  Biola is a special place to so many people. It has...

The Eddy returns

THE EDDY: Recording artist Jordy Searcy shared his music with students.
Alumna O. Bree Mays and Jordy Searcy rock Fireplace Pavilion.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor April 22, 2022

On April 21, Jordy Searcy and alumna O. Bree Mays took to the stage to put on The Eddy for the first time in two years. Mays opened the event with a few stunning and unreleased singles, while Searcy played some well-loved hits like “Molly” and “Love and War in Your Twenties.”  PERFORMANCES   Students...

SGA Rundown: Serving adopted students

SGA Rundown: Serving adopted students
Senators pass budget and commuter parking proposal.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief April 21, 2022

This week, the Student Government Association discussed course evaluations and passed the Fall budget.  SERVING ADOPTED STUDENTS Hope senator Christie Macris gave a presentation about adopted and foster students at Biola. Macris said her two older sisters were adopted at birth, which gave her insight...

What to expect after graduation

What to expect after graduation
Dealing with the lulls of sudden free time.
Kei-Lynn Wheaton, Staff Writer April 20, 2022

Biola graduates are just two weeks away from walking across the stage to accept what has been years in the making. Years of hard work reach a pinnacle that ends in less than a minute—the  graduate leaves his seat and walks up the stairs, shakes the hand of the president , takes a degree and walks...

Crime Log ― April 6 – April 18

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
This crime log includes marijuana violations and petty theft.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief April 19, 2022

Grand Theft — Stewart Hall Reported on April 6, occurred between Feb. 22 at 12:01 a.m. and April 6 at 3 p.m. A student’s credit card was stolen in an instance of grand theft.  The sheriff’s department was contacted and the incident was referred to Student Development. The incident was cleared...

Arts and entertainment semester highlights

This larger-than-life charcoal and graphite on paper piece serves as the centerpiece to the "Sea We Must Wade" exhibit. Created by Shawn Michael Warren, the piece “was created as a response to the water crisis in Flint, MI.”
Here are the Top 4 pieces of student and faculty art on campus this semester.
Emily Coffey and Kate Bomar April 19, 2022

This semester, the campus came alive as students and faculty worked hard to produce their best work during the celebration of arts and media. Here is a quick rundown of the best art pieces and productions this year.  THE COLOR PINK On March 22, THE COLOR PINK was an exquisite embark on femininity...

Big Tech should never censor Americans

Big Tech should never censor Americans
Elon Musk’s offer to buy Twitter is a reminder that censorship and bias online has not gone away.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor April 18, 2022

Free speech is a core value for many citizens of the United States. The first amendment ensures every citizen’s constitutional rights, protecting freedom of speech, religion, peaceable assembly and the press, as well as the right to petition. However, as harsh political polarization has ravaged the...

Politics Rundown: Russian advance continues, Title 42 comes to an end

Politics Rundown: Russian advance continues, Title 42 comes to an end
As Russia turns to the east Ukrainians at the border seek refuge in America, while COVID-19 restrictions ease.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor April 18, 2022

RUSSIAN ADVANCE TURNS TO EASTERN UKRAINE Conflict continues in Ukraine as Russian troops move east following the largest missile strike on Ukraine in weeks, according to The New York Times. On April 18, Ukraine was attacked by Russia on a 300-mile stretch.  The front, some of which near the Polish...

Chimes News Quiz

Chimes News Quiz
Have you been following our coverage? Brush up on the biggest news stories of the past two weeks.
Julianne Foster April 16, 2022