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The Chimes

The border crisis has gotten out of hand

The border crisis has gotten out of hand
Lives are at stake when immigration is left unchecked.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor April 3, 2021

As young adults, both of my parents crossed the Atlantic to a nation ripe with opportunity—the United States—with a blend of excitement, uncertainty, and hope. This nation is built on immigration, people who have come from all four corners of the world seeking a better life. It is not an easy journey,...

Volleyball wins their second match in a row

Volleyball wins their second match in a row
Biola dominates Azusa Pacfic University, 3-0.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 2, 2021

Volleyball returned home to compete against the Azusa Pacific University Cougars on Wednesday night. The women were encouraged by last week’s match and showed no mercy to APU, ultimately winning 3-0. The Eagles totaled 41 kills, 10 aces, 39 assists and 32 digs in Wednesday night's game. Senior setter...

Softball dominates over Concordia University Irvine

#7 junior Ruth Munoz batting against CUI.
The Eagles prove to be the best Eagles sweeping CUI.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 1, 2021

Biola returned home Wednesday afternoon to play their second doubleheader against Concordia University Irvine. The women are on a five-game winning streak, with three wins against Azusa Pacific University as of last Friday. The Eagles won 6-1 in game one and 6-4 in game two. The first four innings...

Meet the Biola alumna working for one of YouTube’s most beloved channels

Meet the Biola alumna working for one of YouTube’s most beloved channels
Annaliese Franklin gives a rundown of her production roles at Rhett & Link’s Mythical Entertainment studio.
Lydia Snow, Freelancer April 1, 2021

This story was edited with revised information on April 3 at 9:36 a.m. It all began with kazoos. In 2012, Annaliese Franklin had just transferred to Biola University. The night she moved into Stewart Hall, she received an unexpected email. Up-and-coming YouTube personalities Rhett McLaughlin and Link...

How to visit the world’s best museums from your home

How to visit the world’s best museums from your home
Some of the most extensive art and artifact collections can be viewed from your couch.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor April 1, 2021

COVID-19 caused most museums to temporarily close last year, some of which have still  not re-opened. The solution, as with most pandemic-related problems, has been to convert a real-life experience into a virtual one. Avid museum-goers can get the second-best thing to actually visiting the museum,...

Biola students highlight importance of supporting women

Biola students highlight importance of supporting women
Two Biola students use their platform to explore femininity and share the struggles women go through on a daily basis.
Maria Weyne, News Editor April 1, 2021

Despite women’s history month coming to a close on March 31, junior psychology major Alexandra Artuso and senior cinema and media arts major Bree Mays share the same sentiment toward celebrating minorities beyond their respective months.  MORE THAN JUST A MONTH  “I think it’s really great to...

April sheds light with autism awareness month

April sheds light with autism awareness month
Understanding is necessary to identify, diagnose and empathize with those who are neurodivergent.
Addison Freiheit, Staff Writer March 31, 2021

Unless you or someone you know has autism, you were likely unaware that April is Autism Awareness Month. Don’t worry—you are not alone. Forty-one percent of participants rated their knowledge of autism as weak during a 2017 study by Neurosciences Journal. But as approximately 1 in 54 children are...

Women’s History Month: Trusting God’s timing

Women’s History Month: Trusting God’s timing
Associate professor Laureen Mgrdichian discusses running a business and being relentless in the workplace.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief March 31, 2021

Women in the workplace often face obstacles that their male colleagues will likely never encounter, according to associate professor of marketing Laureen Mgrdichian. Raising a family and maintaining a fulfilling career has been challenging for Mgrdichian, but trusting God’s timing has enabled her to...

Track and field take multiple first place finishes

Track and field take multiple first place finishes
Men and women’s track and field have multiple top finishers at the Concordia University Irvine Team for Ely Invitational.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor March 30, 2021

Men and women's track and field competed at the Team for Ely and Titus Invite hosted by Concordia University Irvine. The men competed on Friday, March 26 and the women competed March 27. They competed among five other schools in over 50 events. JUMPING TO FIRST PLACE Freshman Justin Conklin had one...

Fitz focuses on high energy, low depth

Fitz focuses on high energy, low depth
“Head Up High” remains consistent with the fun, carefree history of the band.
Joshua Flores, Staff Writer March 30, 2021

Fitz and the Tantrums are well-known for their energized, dance anthems that are nearly impossible not to play on repeat. Full of joy and carefree songs about love, friendship and partying, lead singer Fitz released his solo debut album “Head Up High” on March 26, bringing back some well needed levity...

Biola launches Institutional Diversity Strategic Plan

Biola launches Institutional Diversity Strategic Plan
The Division of Diversity and Inclusion shared their current plans containing 16 initiatives and four goals.
Amber Chen, Freelancer March 30, 2021

On March 26, Biola officially launched its Institutional Diversity Strategic Plan inside of Biola’s very own Calvary Chapel. This historic event was welcomed by President Barry Corey and Chief Diversity Officer Tamra Malone who introduced the theme “Unity Amidst Diversity.” “We must take intentional...

President Biden’s first press conference rundown

President Biden’s first press conference rundown
Joe Biden faces low approval ratings over his approach to gun violence after mass shootings.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief March 29, 2021

On March 25, President Joe Biden detailed his goals involving COVID-19, vaccine distribution and immigration in his first presidential news conference. The conference took place three days after 10 people died in a mass shooting in Boulder, Colorado, but Biden sidestepped a question addressing his plan...