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The Chimes

Men’s soccer opens the season with a success

Men’s soccer opens the season with a success
The Eagles prevail against the Cougars, 1-0.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief September 2, 2021

Biola men’s soccer kicked off their season with a victory against the Cal State San Marcos Cougars, 1-0. Biola headed to San Marcos for their season opener. The Eagles powered through the aggressive match which totaled six yellow cards between both teams.  SECOND HALF VICTORY   Holding an empty...

Safety measures at Biola ensure the continuation of in-person learning

Safety measures at Biola ensure the continuation of in-person learning
Biolans navigate fostering a healthy academic environment.
Lauren Vander Tuig, Staff Writer September 1, 2021

After 18 months of a global pandemic, desks are once again filled with university students and groups of students can be seen rushing to class. Many returning students may feel like strangers to campus after taking remote classes. Even simple tasks, such as sitting at desks for over an hour, is something...

Biola sees a decrease in female transfer students

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Transfer enrollment rates drop across higher education.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor September 1, 2021

During the 2020–2021 school year, Biola admitted 100% of transfer applicants and 53% enrolled for the fall semester. On Aug. 31, a report released by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center found that college transfer enrollment rates dropped by 7.9% this spring. While female upward transfer...

‘We have left Americans behind’

‘We have left Americans behind’
Biden withdraws U.S. from Afghanistan after 20-year war.
Andi Basista, News Editor August 31, 2021

Taliban fighters celebrated with gunshots as they watched the final American cargo planes fly away, signifying the end of a 20-year war. On Aug. 31, President Joe Biden addressed the American people on his decision to withdraw all troops from Afghanistan. With the complete withdrawal of U.S. troops,...

Kanye West drops long-awaited “Donda” album

Kanye West drops long-awaited “Donda” album
West’s magnum opus is filled with some of his highest highs and mediocre lows.
Chris Charpentier, Staff Writer August 31, 2021

The “Donda” album released Sunday at 5 a.m. on Aug. 29 — marking a surreal moment for Kanye’s listeners. The lead-up itself was anything but ordinary, from three unique listening parties that stirred drama, to multiple release date announcements featuring different album covers. With no reliable...

COVID-19 cases spike among unvaccinated youth

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Public health officials raise concern over rising cases of coronavirus in children.
Andi Basista and Caleb Jonker August 30, 2021

Across the nation, children are headed back to school, and for many students that means returning to the classroom for the first time in over a year. Los Angeles County health officials are concerned over an increased trend in coronavirus cases in children not yet eligible to receive the vaccine. While...

BREAKING: Biola Avenue flooded by broken water main

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Several inches of water flooded the frontage road between the school and the off-campus apartments.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor August 29, 2021

Aug. 29, 11:21 p.m. update: Water has been restored to the houses on Biola Avenue. A broken water main caused waters to surge through Biola Avenue, the frontage road between campus and the off-campus apartments, on Sunday morning and early afternoon.  The flooding started at a home near Mansa...

Students face “overwhelming” isolation, according to Sealls

Students face “overwhelming” isolation, according to Sealls
Two Biola students experienced a different kind of isolation while quarantining on campus.
Maria Weyne and Ashley Grams May 1, 2021

In early December, President Barry Corey announced that some students would be welcomed back to campus for the Spring of 2021. Students were made aware that to do so, taking biweekly COVID-19 tests and following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines would be mandatory.  EAGLES MIGRATE...

The best student pandemic projects this year

The best student pandemic projects this year
Check out just a few ways students went outside the box to create art during online classes.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor May 1, 2021

MAKE A THING  Senior art major Caylie Smith faced the problem many art majors also faced in the pandemic: how to display a typically in-person exhibit online. Smith devised a plan to not only engage students online but also have them create a physical piece that was displayed on an Instagram account,...

The class of 2021 graduates ‘Zoom University’

The class of 2021 graduates ‘Zoom University’
Students share how the pandemic has affected their senior year.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief April 30, 2021

Last year, Biola hosted a drive-thru commencement ceremony for graduates, but this year three in-person ceremonies allow families to attend. After a year of remote learning, many graduates will be reconvening at commencement for the first time since COVID-19 hit, communication and sciences disorders...

A lack of abortion regulations normalizes a disregard for human life

A lack of abortion regulations normalizes a disregard for human life
Quality healthcare for low-income families does not need to be linked to access to abortion facilities.
Addison Freiheit, Staff Writer April 30, 2021

The Biden administration is undoing abortion regulations recently put in place by the Trump administration. Although pro-choice activists argue that these regulations stop low-income women from receiving adequate healthcare, greater access to abortion clinics will only normalize devaluing human life. BIDEN...

Baseball divides in Irvine

Baseball divides in Irvine
The Eagles took game one comfortably, 8-1, but fell apart in game two, getting swept 0-4 by the Golden Eagles.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 30, 2021

Biola baseball ventured south to Irvine, Calif. on Friday afternoon to take on the Concordia University Irvine Golden Eagles for a doubleheader. Off to a strong start, Biola took game one 8-1, but choked during game two, losing in a sweep, 0-4. FAST START The Eagles began game one with high energy....