The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
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[Photo] Biola’s Martial Arts Club

Shelby LaPorte, Entertainment Editor
April 29, 2024
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[Photo] Biola’s active clubs

Shelby LaPorte, Entertainment Editor
March 18, 2024
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[Photo] “Taking Steps” — A series of music composition seminars

Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief
September 15, 2023
CMA largely lacks interconnectivity with other programs at Biola.

[Photo] How underdeveloped degree design and budget cuts impact CMA students

Amelia Schuhler, Opinions Editor
April 25, 2023
A rare tornado touched down in Los Angeles County on March 22.

[Photo] Tornado, heavy storms and flooding pummel California

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
March 31, 2023
The Democrat and Republican parties face a widening divide.

[Photo] National divorce: a mediation tool or cause for civil war?

Emma Trueba, Staff Writer
March 27, 2023
LAUSD union announces teachers' strike will begin on March 21.

[Photo] Politics Rundown: Los Angeles teachers’ union plans to strike

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
March 16, 2023
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[Photo] Biola, talk about the layoffs and program closures

Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2023
Students raise their hands in worship.

[Photo] Asbury revival ignites student worship

Jenna Wirtz, Freelance Writer
February 26, 2023
Art department's photography concentration ends.

[Photo] Art department’s photography concentration closes

Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo and Patricia Yang
February 23, 2023
Biola navigates financial changes.

[Photo] Financial changes hit Biola

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2023
Using passive voice when referring to sexual assault focuses on victims rather than on their abusers.

[Photo] The language of rape culture normalizes violence

Lauren Good, Staff Writer
February 22, 2023
An actual train derailment in Ohio closely mirrors a Netflix movie storyline.

[Photo] There is an abundance of “White Noise” in East Palestine, Ohio

Emma Trueba, Staff Writer
February 17, 2023
The Taliban orders mannequins to be covered in Afghanistan.

[Photo] Even the symbol of a woman in Afghanistan is shrouded

Lauren Good, Staff Writer
February 16, 2023
Death toll rises in Turkey and Syria as search and rescue efforts continue.

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

Shelby LaPorte, Entertainment Editor
February 16, 2023
Deadly earthquakes rocked Turkey and Syria.

[Photo] Earthquakes devastate Turkey and Syria

Dalet Valles and Noel Sassoon
February 15, 2023
Styles finishes his "Love On" tour in North America.

[Photo] Harry Styles exceeds fan expectations despite rescheduling shows

Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo, Arts & Entertainment Editor
February 10, 2023
There should not be a stigma around therapy within the Church.

[Photo] Therapy should be more normalized in the Church

Zoe Ware, Freelance Writer
February 10, 2023
Artists explore the complicated relationship between student creativity and university limitations.

[Photo] Creativity, censorship and the Art Department

Lauren Good, Staff Writer
January 31, 2023
Schuhler reflects on lessons she learned during college as graduation approaches.

[Photo] Let it ache when it aches, let it go when it goes

Amelia Schuhler, Opinions Editor
January 13, 2023
Transgender students discuss their experiences at Biola.

[Photo] Do you want to be visible?

Amelia Schuhler, Opinions Editor
December 1, 2022
Protesters flood the streets in China.

[Photo] Protesters rightly fight against extreme dynamic COVID-zero policy in China

Lauren Good, Staff Writer
November 28, 2022
Joy and controversy surround Thanksgiving celebrations.

[Photo] Retracing the roots of Thanksgiving

Emma Trueba, Staff Writer
November 24, 2022
The modern femcel cynically accepts the patriarchy while simultaneously loathing it.

[Photo] The dangers of toxic femininity

Lauren Good, Staff Writer
November 22, 2022
Dressember participants wear formal outfits throughout the month of December to raise awareness about human trafficking.

[Photo] Breaking Chains club hosts documentary screening

Phoebe Vrable, News Editor
November 18, 2022
Video games can relieve stress and improve hand-eye coordination.

[Photo] Video games are actually good for you — here’s why

Amelia Schuhler, Opinions Editor
November 12, 2022
Biolans discuss honoring God through their career in Calling Cohorts.

[Photo] Spiritual Development launches Calling Cohorts initiative

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
November 4, 2022
The Biola Food Pantry offers free resources for students.

[Photo] Biola Shares hosts pop-up food pantry

Hope Smith, Managing Editor
October 31, 2022
The Office of Innovation encourages students to test out creative ideas in the startup competition.

[Photo] Startup Competition kickoff draws a crowd

Phoebe Vrable, News Editor
October 27, 2022
Society holds men and women to different beauty standards as they age.

[Photo] Aging is tough. How does it affect us?

Emily Coffey and Hannah Larson, Managing Editor and Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2022
Family and friends enjoy college life alongside Biolans during Family Weekend.

[Photo] Biola Family Weekend is around the corner

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2022
The Biola Symphony Orchestra performs a variety of songs at the Fall Concert.

[Photo] Biola Symphony Orchestra performs conductor’s original composition

Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2022
Six states filed a lawsuit to block student loan relief funds.

[Photo] Lawsuit aims to block loan forgiveness for millions

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2022
Halloween is a point of contention amongst some believers.

[Photo] Should Christians celebrate Halloween?

Lauren Good, Staff Writer
October 24, 2022
Congress should act to reduce gun violence across the nation.

[Photo] The US needs stricter gun control laws

Noel Sassoon, Opinions Editor
October 22, 2022
Students earn digital badges as they expand specialized skill sets.

[Photo] Biola launches first intercultural digital badge courses

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
October 21, 2022
Biola offers a variety of counseling and mental health resources for students.

[Photo] Mental health awareness should be ongoing

Emily Coffey and Noel Sassoon
October 21, 2022
Ashe punctuates a smooth blend of salsa, rock and jazz with emotional lyrics.

[Photo] Ashe releases her sophomore album “Rae”

Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo, Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 20, 2022
Borrowers apply for federal student loan relief.

[Photo] Borrowers apply for student loan forgiveness

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2022
Managing work well reduces stress in students' lives.

[Photo] Work-life balance staves off student stress

Emily Coffey and Hannah Larson
October 17, 2022
The California Legislature passes a bill to provide high-speed internet to remote parts of the state.

[Photo] Politics Rundown: California improves internet access

Dalet Valles and Phoebe Vrable
October 17, 2022
Students pitch their best brand and product proposals.

[Photo] Business pitch competition celebrates student entrepreneurs

Lydia Snow, Freelance Writer
October 14, 2022
The Library Makerspace provides 3D printers, among other types of production equipment, to encourage student creativity.

[Photo] Library Makerspace inspires ingenuity

Phoebe Vrable, News Editor
October 12, 2022
The Enneagram test is a tool for people to learn about themselves and connect with others.

[Photo] Enneagram reveals unique personality types

Noel Sassoon, Opinions Editor
October 12, 2022
The classic horror film "It" is one of several spooky movies to watch this Halloween season.

[Photo] Biolans pick their favorite Halloween movies

Brendan Peters, Staff Writer
October 11, 2022
COVID-19 continues to impact students at Biola.

[Photo] The pandemic is not over

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
October 10, 2022
rankings

[Photo] Biola celebrates its US News ranking despite ongoing report concerns

Phoebe Vrable, News Editor
September 23, 2022
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[Photo] Making disciples includes local and global missions

Lauren Good, Staff Writer
September 9, 2022
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[Photo] Trump is still abusing his power

Emily Coffey and Hannah Larson
September 7, 2022

[Photo] Millions receive federal loan relief

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
September 2, 2022
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[Photo] Student debt relief raises controversy

Emily Coffey, Managing Editor
September 2, 2022
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[Photo] Farewell, Biola

Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor
April 22, 2022
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[Photo] Big Tech should never censor Americans

Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor
April 18, 2022
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[Photo] Spring 2022 playlist

Kate Bomar, Photographer
April 15, 2022
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[Photo] ‘Rx’ is depressing but necessary

Emily Coffey, Managing Editor
April 12, 2022
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[Photo] Students brush up on financial literacy

Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief
April 8, 2022
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[Photo] The Parental Rights in Education bill perpetuates a narrative of shame

Amanda Frese, Managing Editor
April 8, 2022
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[Photo] Just read your Bible

Kei-Lynn Wheaton, Staff Writer
April 7, 2022
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[Photo] Technology is here to stay at church

Kei-Lynn Wheaton, Staff Writer
April 2, 2022
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[Photo] How to find wisdom in college

Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor
March 25, 2022
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[Photo] The importance of hermeneutics

Kei-Lynn Wheaton, Staff Writer
March 23, 2022
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[Photo] Politics Rundown: Ukraine-Russia conflict, issues with California’s Article 34, mask mandates in LA schools lifted

Julianne Foster
March 15, 2022
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[Photo] What to do when your friends leave the faith

Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor
March 11, 2022
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[Photo] The science behind creation

Kei-Lynn Wheaton, Staff Writer
March 9, 2022
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[Photo] ‘LION’ embraces the duality of Christ

Emily Coffey, Managing Editor
March 8, 2022
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[Photo] Talon closure explained

February 28, 2022
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[Photo] Subjective ethics are not biblical

Kei-Lynn Wheaton, Staff Writer
February 23, 2022
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[Photo] The Gender Climate Study opens a broader conversation on campus

Katelyn Quisenberry, Freelance Writer
February 21, 2022
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[Photo] Do not underestimate encouragement

Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor
February 11, 2022
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[Photo] Evangelism needs to include science

Kei-Lynn Wheaton, Staff Writer
February 9, 2022
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[Photo] Politics Rundown: COVID-19 hospitalizations down, gas prices rise, US-Germany unite amid Russia-Ukraine conflict

Julianne Foster
February 7, 2022
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[Photo] Bomb threats target HBCUs

Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief
February 3, 2022
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[Photo] Every Christian is called to be an apologist

Kei-Lynn Wheaton, Staff Writer
February 2, 2022
counsel

[Photo] Biola Counseling Center offers new student support groups

Julianne Foster
February 1, 2022
book

[Photo] The best books to put on your must-read list this semester

Emily Coffey, Managing Editor
January 27, 2022
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[Photo] Authors every Christian should know

Kei-Lynn Wheaton, Staff Writer
January 26, 2022
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[Photo] Supreme Court to address affirmative action in higher education

Caleb Jonker, News Editor
January 26, 2022
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[Photo] Biola reflects on MLK’s transformative legacy

Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2022
biden

[Photo] Biden’s first year was a disaster

January 24, 2022
playlist

[Photo] Best new music in January

Chris Charpentier, Staff Writer
January 22, 2022
income

[Photo] Tuition costs have killed the American dream

Lauren Vander Tuig, Staff Writer
January 21, 2022
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[Photo] Bachelor Clayton Echard is on The Bachelor for the right reason

Kate Bomar, Photographer
January 20, 2022
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[Photo] L.A. homeless count delayed

Julianne Foster
January 17, 2022
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[Photo] Martin Luther King Jr. represented essential Christian values

Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor
January 17, 2022
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[Photo] “Scream” is an unsuccessful revival

Chris Charpentier, Staff Writer
January 15, 2022
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[Photo] Xenophobia’s destruction of American values

Lauren Vander Tuig, Staff Writer
January 14, 2022
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[Photo] The virtual world is changing the modern church

Kei-Lynn Wheaton, Staff Writer
January 12, 2022
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[Photo] Students across LA test back into school

Caleb Jonker, News Editor
January 12, 2022
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[Photo] Biola eases into the semester remotely

Caleb Jonker, News Editor
January 11, 2022
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[Photo] Politics Rundown: Omicron cases rise, testing sites are overwhelmed and California creates a relief fund

Caleb Jonker and Hannah Larson
January 10, 2022
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[Photo] Russian troop buildup sparks concern of invasion

Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief
December 6, 2021
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[Photo] Antisemitism threatens Jewish and non-Jewish individuals alike

Caleb Britt, Staff Writer
December 3, 2021
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[Photo] Coronavirus variant arrives in California

Caleb Jonker, News Editor
December 1, 2021
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[Photo] The Top 5 Christmas movies to watch this season

Emily Coffey and Kate Bomar
November 30, 2021
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[Photo] LAPD to receive 12% budget increase in 2022

Andi Basista, News Editor
November 23, 2021
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[Photo] Politics Rundown: Gas prices rise and House passes bill

Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief
November 22, 2021
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