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PRISM brought whimsy with a live parking garage performance

PRISM brought whimsy with a live parking garage performance
This ongoing tradition of 29 years took a pause due to lockdown and regulations, but the PRISM concert gave people optimism once again.
Kate Bomar, Photographer October 31, 2021

Smooth jazz filled the fifth floor of Lot S on Oct. 30 as a wide variety of people trickled in for the annual PRISM concert. In the past voices filled an auditorium, but the cool night air brought comfort to a memorable night.  A CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION Timed perfectly for parents weekend, a large crowd...

Biola’s swim and dive head up north to compete

Biola’s swim and dive head up north to compete
The Eagles gain multiple Top 3 finishes over two days of competition.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor October 30, 2021

Women’s and men’s swim and dive headed up north to compete in the Slug Shootout in Santa Cruz, California on Oct. 29 and the Bay Area Invite in Oakland, California on Oct. 30.  SLUG SHOOTOUT On Oct. 29 the men competed in the 200-yard medley relay, where Biola came in third place. Redshirt sophomore...

‘Dear 2020: A Process’ is rich with emotion

Freshman elementary special education major Kelsey Shorts (left) and senior theater major Miranda Chuang (right) take the stage to depict pandemic experiences.
Stripped-down theatre experience addresses day-to-day details of pandemic struggles.
Lydia Snow, Freelance Writer October 30, 2021

Biola's first in-person theatre production since the COVID-19 pandemic, “Dear 2020: A Process”  already made a splash. Diving head-first into pandemic problems, the performance utilized tactful theatrical storytelling to reveal individual personal experiences behind 2020’s larger societal trends. AN...

Men’s water polo sets a new program record

Men’s water polo sets a new program record
The Eagles secure their second win against Ottawa Arizona, 15-7.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor October 30, 2021

On Friday morning men’s water polo headed to Thousand Oaks, California to compete against Ottawa Arizona University and California Lutheran University. The Eagles split the day with a victory against Ottawa, 15-7 and a loss against Cal Lutheran, 12-5. This concludes the men's water polo initial season...

Volleyball adds to their win streak

Volleyball adds to their win streak
The Eagles sweep Hawaii Hilo, 3-0.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor October 30, 2021

On Friday night, volleyball returned to Chase Gymnasium for their fifth home game in a row to take on the University of Hawaii at Hilo Vulcans. The Eagles continued their reign of victory sweeping the Vulcans, 3-0. Biola ended the night with 44 kills, 52 digs, four aces and seven blocks. Redshirt...

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 October 29, 2021

Men’s soccer adds to their win streak

Men’s soccer adds to their win streak
Biola defeats Concordia University Irvine, 5-2.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor October 29, 2021

Men’s soccer returned home from their successful Hawaii tour to gain another win. Biola faced off against the Concordia University Irvine Golden Eagles, taking their fifth win in a row. The Eagles scored three goals in the first period and added two more goals in the second period to secure their win,...

Social media and college students, part II

Social media and college students, part II
The psychological implications of being ‘liked.’
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor October 29, 2021

Eating disorders. Body image. Social anxiety. Fear. Depression. Suicide. Social media causes many users to empathize with these experiences. There is no young person left untouched. It is a new way of life—our generation is just the first to undergo the psychological fallout of social media.  The...

An essential Halloween watchlist

An essential Halloween watchlist
Here are the most essential horror films to watch this Halloween.
Chris Charpentier, Staff Writer October 28, 2021

With Halloween just around the corner, there are a plethora of horror films to get in the holiday mood. With so much to choose from, here is a curated list of the most essential horror films that present their own unique takes on this classic genre. “THE SHINING” Despite its initial negative reception...

Soccer faces defeat against Concordia

Soccer faces defeat against Concordia
Women’s soccer holds Concordia’s aggressive plays at bay.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor October 28, 2021

As Biola and Concordia University Irvine Golden Eagles faced off at the Al Barbour Field at 4 p.m., Biola remained unable to defeat Concordia’s offensive plays. Though Concordia won (3-1), Biola managed to save four attempts at the goal in the first half of the match, and two of Concordia’s attempts...

The Church’s responsibility in sexual abuse reconciliation

The Church’s responsibility in sexual abuse reconciliation
Victims should be the first priority.
Lauren Vander Tuig, Staff Writer October 27, 2021

It is no secret that the Church has a lengthy history of sexual abuse. According to a Pew Research Center survey, 79% of U.S. adults believe that recent reports of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church reflect problems that continue to happen. Various statistics and reports surfaced of the church’s worldwide...

California bill provides free feminine hygiene products in public schools

California bill provides free feminine hygiene products in public schools
The new California bill recognizes that access to feminine hygiene products is a basic human right.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor October 27, 2021

On Oct. 8 California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 367 into action. The bill, also called the “Menstrual Equity for All Act of 2021,” requires publicly funded schools to provide free feminine hygiene products to all students.  BILL REQUIREMENTS Assembly Bill 367 builds off of a previously...