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The Chimes

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The Chimes

‘Los Angeles Sees Itself’ and its ever-changing art landscape

Art students' "LA Sees Itself" exhibition aims to connect themes throughout art history such as beach, car, suburban, astronomy and architecture culture.
Art students dive deeper into LA art scene to curate an on-campus exhibition for fall 2023.
Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo, Arts & Entertainment Editor May 2, 2023

Art students frequently spend countless hours working within their art studios and learning from their professors in the classroom. However, art students are currently working alongside Biola’s newest Visionary in Residence, distinguished artist and PrjctLA art gallery owner, Carl Berg, in a completely...

Revival comes to Biola

During Session 3 of Missions Conference on Wednesday, students lead the crowd in worship in various languages.
Extended worship, midnight baptisms and all-night prayer gatherings mark the 93rd annual Missions Conference.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief May 2, 2023

The water was murky green and nighttime darkness engulfed the congregation as students kneeled in the shallow Talbot East pool, surrounded by over 200 students cheering for their baptisms. Students wore their jeans and t-shirts that, moments before, were drenched in sweat from intense worship, but now...

Men of Honor win first place at Mock Rock

Men of Honor win first place at Mock Rock
Here's a look at the annual lip-synch competition in pictures.
Hannah Larson and Haven Luper-Jasso April 16, 2023

On Friday, April 14, four teams — Men of Honor, Bropoc, Heroes and Free Fun — faced off in Mock Rock, Biola's annual lip-synch competition. Here is a gallery of the notable moments from the high-energy night.   

What is femininity?

When asked to describe femininity in three words, young women at Biola responded with the words above. Word size is proportional to number of responses.
22 Biola women share their experiences with and personal definitions of femininity.
Emma Trueba, Staff Writer April 5, 2023

The 36th Women’s History Month concluded recently, marking another celebration and acknowledgement of women who have shaped the world’s past, present and future. As public homage and conversations about personhood come to a close, a final Chimes dialogue comes from a survey I conducted of Biola’s...

Pook elevates to win second place in pole vault event

Freshman Caleb Pook clears the bar.
Freshman track star Caleb Pook shines at the Mangrum Invitational.
Colin Twisselmann, Freelance Writer April 2, 2023

Biola’s track and field team had a successful meet in San Marcos at the Mangrum Invitational on Friday, March 24, where freshman Caleb Pook snatched second place in the pole vault event. Even more impressive is the fact that Pook competed and shone in multiple events. Pook placed second in the pole...

Politics Rundown: Death toll rises following earthquake in Turkey and Syria

Death toll rises in Turkey and Syria as search and rescue efforts continue.
The United Nations Secretary-General appeals for $397 million in aid to support Syrian survivors.
Shelby LaPorte, Entertainment Editor February 16, 2023

On Feb. 6, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey and Syria followed by a 7.5 aftershock. This caused mass devastation and, nine days later, search efforts are still taking place. USA Today stated that nine million Syrians have been affected by this earthquake and, as of Feb. 14, the death toll has...

“Into the Woods” explores wishes and consequences

Meredith Keller, Jacquelyn Sellers, Luke Bona and Jesenya Rivera Puls pose in character as Jack's mother, Milky White the cow, the wolf and the witch from next door.
Theatre Department and Conservatory of Music collaborate to perform the musical “Into the Woods.”
Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief January 29, 2023

The hall was bathed in reddish hues as spotlights swirled overhead. Two circus-themed screens at the back of the stage displayed “INTO THE WOODS.” The orchestra, sitting in front of the stage, practiced their instruments. Then the swirling spotlights dimmed and blue lights flashed briefly in the...

Biola clubs take part in the involvement fair

Student clubs set up tables along the campus walkway in hope of recruiting new members.
Students make connections via on-campus clubs.
Shelby LaPorte, Entertainment Editor January 25, 2023

On Jan. 25, Biola clubs and organizations set up along Sutherland Way for the Involvement Fair where representatives encouraged fellow students to stop by their booths. From science to sports to entertainment, students can join a club to become a part of a smaller community within Biola.  JOINING A...

Equal pay for the WNBA

NBA star Sue Bird called the WNBA to improve revenue distribution.
Should WNBA players receive the same benefits as their NBA counterparts?
Emma Trueba, Staff Writer January 20, 2023

During the 2021–22 season, the current average salary of a WNBA league player was $102,751. Comparatively, NBA players in the same season clocked in at a cool median salary of $7.3 million dollars. Regardless of how both leagues contain the United States’ top performing athletes in basketball, WNBA...

Eagles extinguish the Bethesda Flames

Redshirt sophomore guard Eleni Cabrera looks to pass to a teammate.
Biola throttles Bethesda 97-51.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor January 11, 2023

Biola’s women’s basketball team faced Bethesda University in a non-conference matchup on Monday night in Chase Gymnasium where spectators witnessed a 97-51 lopsided win for the Eagles. Biola’s offensive outburst set a program record for the highest scoring game since joining the NCAA Division II...

SGA Rundown: Woven Conference proposal

The new SGA logo
Senators discuss serving Native American students and hear executive updates.
Phoebe Vrable, News Editor December 2, 2022

At the beginning of this week's Student Government Association meeting, board members filled out a form with the names of students they have gotten to know whom they will be encouraging to run for Senate in the coming year. Info meetings for prospective board members will be held on Dec. 7 and Dec. 8...

Breaking Chains club hosts documentary screening

Dressember participants wear formal outfits throughout the month of December to raise awareness about human trafficking.
Biolans learn how to fight human trafficking at Dressember kickoff event.
Phoebe Vrable, News Editor November 18, 2022

On Nov. 15, Biola’s student-run club Breaking Chains hosted a documentary screening on the Dressember anti-human trafficking documentary, followed by a Q&A time with Senior Director of Partnerships and Programs Marissa Marx.  The Breaking Chains club exists to prevent human trafficking, defined...