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The Chimes

Kat Baguio teases newest release ‘Levitating’ after a fruitful year of musical creation

Kat Baguio teases newest release ‘Levitating’ after a fruitful year of musical creation
Collaborating with fellow student Ryan Jachetta, the single will be accompanied by a music video.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor February 24, 2022

Junior cinema and media arts major Katherine Baguio, or “Katherine Storm,” released her first EP in February 2021, titled “Lovesick.” Since then, she released three more singles and one more EP, titled “Midsummer Fantasy.”  Her new single “Levitating,” coming out in June, focuses...

Subjective ethics are not biblical

Subjective ethics are not biblical
Ethical decisions should not be based on feelings.
Kei-Lynn Wheaton, Staff Writer February 23, 2022

Britannica describes morality and ethics as distinguishing right and wrong. While morality remains personal, the standards for ethics are socially agreed upon. Imanuel Kant, Aristotle and Plato are among the world’s most famous philosophers who pondered on ethics and what they mean for humans. Ethics...

Biola celebrates 114th birthday

Biola celebrates 114th birthday
The Student Alumni Association hosts spirit week for students, staff and alumni.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief February 23, 2022

The Student Alumni Association and Alumni Relations hosted “I Heart Biola” week from Feb. 21-25 to commemorate Biola’s 114th anniversary. Students, staff, faculty and alumni are invited to participate in events throughout the week in celebration of Biola’s birthday.  “It’s just our way...

Baseball decimates Cal Poly Pomona

Baseball decimates Cal Poly Pomona
The Eagles’ early lead brings success over the Broncos, 12-4.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer February 23, 2022

Baseball played in Pomona, California against Cal Poly Pomona on Feb. 22 and won, 12-4. Throughout the game, the Eagles dominated the Broncos, not letting them score for most of the game. EARLY LEAD Biola was quick to redeem their recent losing streak with junior outfielder Tyler Baca scoring the first...

CMR sponsors Valentine’s Day event

CMR sponsors Valentine’s Day event
The Center for Marriage and relationships hosted a special event for survivors of sexual assault.
Julianne Foster February 22, 2022

The Valentine’s is for Everyone event was held on Feb. 14 for female victims of sexual assault. Biola’s Center for Marriage and Relationships, OC United, Trader Joe’s and St. Jude Hospital sponsored the event. According to Co-Director Alisa Grace from CMR, the purpose was to take a normally painful...

Bardwell gallery opening with new faculty exhibit

Bardwell gallery opening with new faculty exhibit
Featuring multiple mediums, the art exhibit showcases art exclusively from faculty members.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor February 22, 2022

On the evening of Feb. 22, the Bardwell art gallery featured a faculty art exhibit. The exhibition of faculty-exclusive art pieces range from paintings to sculpture, to collections that show the Biola art faculty entering a modern art dialogue.  The collection features works from eight faculty members...

The Gender Climate Study opens a broader conversation on campus

The Gender Climate Study opens a broader conversation on campus
Faculty senate discusses findings.
Katelyn Quisenberry, Freelance Writer February 21, 2022

Findings from Biola’s second Gender Climate Study were released in 2019 with data gathered from online questionnaires sent to students, faculty and staff. The study included in-depth interviews with 31 faculty members, 30 staff members and 30 undergraduate students.The faculty questionnaire received...

Black History Month is worth celebrating

Black History Month is worth celebrating
February is dedicated to celebration and reconciliation.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor February 21, 2022

Each February, the United States celebrates Black History Month. The month honors Black Americans—their history and their achievements. The month also allows a dedicated time to reflect on years of hardship, trial and injustice. It is a time to contemplate how far the country has come and identify...

Men’s tennis takes loss against Azusa

Men’s tennis takes loss against Azusa
The Eagles lose 4-3 against the Cougars.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer February 20, 2022

Men’s tennis played at home against Azusa Pacific University on Feb. 19 and lost, 4-3. EAGLES LOSE THE DOUBLES The Eagles lost doubles to Azusa. Sophomore Callen Hein and freshman Tomas Gomez lost their match 6-2. Juniors Alexei Prokopchuk and Antonio Varona ended the doubles, losing 6-4. Junior...

Men’s basketball takes loss in hard-fought Cornerstone Cup

Men’s basketball takes loss in hard-fought Cornerstone Cup
The Eagles’ 70-71 loss came down to the final seconds.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor February 20, 2022

Men’s basketball took a heart-wrenching 70-71 loss against rivals Azusa Pacific University on Saturday night. Biola had multiple chances to take the lead down the stretch but failed to execute, moving them to 13-5 in the PacWest Conference. Redshirt senior guard Chris Rossow filled the stat sheet,...

Women’s water polo suffers three back-to-back losses

Women’s water polo suffers three back-to-back losses
In the Fresno State Mini Tournament, the Eagles failed to gain any victories.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor February 20, 2022

In the Fresno State Mini Tournament, women’s water polo suffered three straight losses against Fresno State University, University of the Pacific and San Jose State University, 15-7, 15-5, 14-5. Though the Eagles fought hard, they were ultimately unable to take home any victories.  SEVEN-POINT SURGE In...

Track and field take multiple first place finishes

Track and field take multiple first place finishes
Men’s and women’s track and field competed in their first meet of the season at the Pomona-Pitzer Collegiate All-Comers.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor February 20, 2022

Men and women’s track and field competed at the Pomona-Pitzer Collegiate All-Comers, hosted by Pomona-Pitzer athletics, in their first campaign of the season. The men and women competed in the all day meet on Feb. 19, taking multiple first, second and third place finishes in 100 events.  RUNNING...