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The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
Dalet Valles

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief

Dalet Valles is a senior journalism major who loves spontaneous adventures with good company, new foods and creating lifelong memories.

 

 

 

 

 

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Neema Mbogo, Chad Miller and Mark Muha address attendees with an apology.

Missions Conference: Unhinged

Dalet Valles, Monica Salazar-Jimenez, Patricia Yang, Olivia Kam, and Kenny Cook
April 10, 2024
Sanctified Vessels leads worship for Missions Conference.

Missions Conference 2024: “Unhindered”

Dalet Valles, Monica Salazar-Jimenez, Patricia Yang, Colin Twisslemann, Olivia Kam, and Natalie Fassnacht
April 2, 2024
Biola hosts its annual Torrey Conference. The community congregates in Chase Gymnasium to worship and learn about grace and truth.

Torrey Conference 2023: “Grace and Truth”

Dalet Valles, Colin Twisslemann, Patricia Yang, Olivia Kam, and Monica Salazar-Jimenez
October 14, 2023
OCC celebrates their win.

OCC claims the Nationball Champion title

Lauren Yee and Dalet Valles
September 9, 2023
Courtesy of University Marketing

Remembering Alina Beary

Hope Smith and Dalet Valles
September 6, 2023
During Session 3 of Missions Conference on Wednesday, students lead the crowd in worship in various languages.

Revival comes to Biola

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
May 2, 2023
Chimes News Quiz!

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Dalet Valles and Hope Smith
April 6, 2023
Former President Donald J. Trump was indicted in New York on Thursday by a Manhattan grand jury.

Politics Rundown: Former President Donald Trump faces criminal charges

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
April 3, 2023
A rare tornado touched down in Los Angeles County on March 22.

Tornado, heavy storms and flooding pummel California

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
March 31, 2023
Met By Love worship leads students in song during Missions Conference.

Prayer and worship break out during and after Missions Conference

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
March 27, 2023
Attendees raise their hands as Met By Love worship leads the crowd in praise.

2023 Missions Conference: Land of the Living

Hannah Larson, Amelia Schuhler, Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo, Patricia Yang, Caleb Crawley, Hope Smith, and Dalet Valles
March 23, 2023
Business administration major David Livingston welcomes his grandparents to Biola.

Biola’s Family Engagement department hosts Grandparents Day

Shelby LaPorte and Dalet Valles
March 18, 2023
LAUSD union announces teachers' strike will begin on March 21.

Politics Rundown: Los Angeles teachers’ union plans to strike

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
March 16, 2023
Women's History Month celebrates the role of women in American history.

Biola celebrates Women’s History Month

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
March 7, 2023
Biola navigates financial changes.

Financial changes hit Biola

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2023
Chimes News Quiz!

Chimes News Quiz!

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
February 20, 2023
Deadly earthquakes rocked Turkey and Syria.

Earthquakes devastate Turkey and Syria

Dalet Valles and Noel Sassoon
February 15, 2023
Blackstone senator Iziphozonke Mlambo wins SGA presidency.

Mlambo elected SGA president, Mbogo elected SMU president

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2023
Biolans cast ballots for student representatives.

Biolans cast ballots in SGA and SMU elections

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2023
Executive vice president of University Operations and Finance Mike Pierce leads the search for a new EMC vice president.

Search for a new Enrollment, Marketing and Communications VP continues

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2023
Kimberly Edwards steps into her role as the new director of SEID.

New SEID director joins Biola community

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2023
A picture of a Campus Safety car.

Crime Log ― Jan. 4–Jan. 23

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
January 24, 2023
10 people were wounded and another 10 killed in a mass shooting in Los Angeles on Jan. 21.

Los Angeles community mourns Lunar New Year mass shooting

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
January 23, 2023
Biola reduces required Bible units for transfer students as well as robotics and engineering majors.

Biola reduces required Bible units for select students starting fall 2023

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
January 20, 2023
Perez Hall, located on lower campus, is home to what will now be a single Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication.

School of Fine Arts and Communication set to combine three programs

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
January 19, 2023
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Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
January 13, 2023
Biola discontinues 10 academic programs.

Biola cuts numerous courses

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
January 11, 2023
Students relax next to the Student Union Building upon starting the spring semester.

Biola kicks off Spring Welcome Week

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
January 10, 2023
Demonstrators criticize Xi Jinping's zero Covid strategy.

China’s president faces backlash over COVID-19 restrictions

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2022
Nancy Pelosi announces she will not run for reelection as House Speaker.

Politics Rundown: Pelosi will step down as House Speaker

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
November 22, 2022
"DId I Talk Too Much?" amplifies women's voices.

GRIT launches new podcast for women

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
November 21, 2022
Biolans share their opinions on Caf food via a new Google Forms survey.

Students give feedback to the Caf

Dalet Valles and Phoebe Vrable
November 18, 2022
Chimes News Quiz!

Chimes News Quiz!

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2022
Lee Wilhite steps down from his role as Vice President of Enrollment, Marketing and Communications.

Lee Wilhite will depart from Biola

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
November 14, 2022
U.S. Navy sailor Clifford Mann Jr. salutes as the colors are retired during a Veterans Day commemoration at Arlington National Cemetery, Sunday.

Biola honors servicemembers on Veterans Day

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
November 12, 2022
Cinema and media arts major Katherine Padilla puts a sticky note on a wooden board display.

National First Generation Week kicks off

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 2022
Voters reelected Gavin Newsom to his second term as governor of California.

Midterm elections come to a close

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2022
Gov. Gavin Newsom encourages the California State Legislature to waive taxes on student debt relief.

Borrowers face state income tax on student debt relief

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
November 7, 2022
Biolans discuss honoring God through their career in Calling Cohorts.

Spiritual Development launches Calling Cohorts initiative

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
November 4, 2022
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won Brazil's presidential election.

Politics Rundown: Lula wins Brazil’s presidential election

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
November 2, 2022
Chimes News Quiz!

Chimes News Quiz!

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2022
Family and friends enjoy college life alongside Biolans during Family Weekend.

Biola Family Weekend is around the corner

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

Lawsuit aims to block loan forgiveness for millions

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2022
Students earn digital badges as they expand specialized skill sets.

Biola launches first intercultural digital badge courses

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
October 21, 2022
Students use Mental Health Awareness Week to destress and refresh.

Students prioritize well-being during Mental Health Awareness Week

Dalet Valles and Phoebe Vrable
October 20, 2022
A picture of a Campus Safety car.

Crime Log ― Sept. 19–Oct. 17

Dalet Valles and Phoebe Vrable
October 19, 2022
Borrowers apply for federal student loan relief.

Borrowers apply for student loan forgiveness

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2022
The California Legislature passes a bill to provide high-speed internet to remote parts of the state.

Politics Rundown: California improves internet access

Dalet Valles and Phoebe Vrable
October 17, 2022
Chimes News Quiz!

Chimes News Quiz!

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
October 15, 2022
Renovation projects at Chase Gymnasium and Lansing Pool are two of several construction efforts happening at Biola.

Repair and renovation progress on Biola’s campus

Dalet Valles and Phoebe Vrable
October 11, 2022
COVID-19 continues to impact students at Biola.

The pandemic is not over

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
October 10, 2022
Structures lie in ruins after an earthquake in Mexico demolished buildings and cut electricity.

Earthquake and tropical storm batter Mexico

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
October 5, 2022
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson begins her term on the Supreme Court.

Politics Rundown: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson takes the bench

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2022
Hurricane Ian powers through Cuba and US states

Hurricane Ian powers through Cuba and US states

Dalet Valles and Phoebe Vrable
September 30, 2022
Politics Rundown: California passes legislation and US aids Ukraine

Politics Rundown: California passes legislation and US aids Ukraine

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
September 28, 2022
Fiesta Latina celebrates Hispanic culture through song and dance.

Biola community celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2022
Chimes News Quiz!

Chimes News Quiz!

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
September 21, 2022
Hurricane Fiona pulverizes Puerto Rico and surrounding islands

Hurricane Fiona pulverizes Puerto Rico and surrounding islands

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2022
Biden hails railroad deal as 'important win'

Biden hails railroad deal as ‘important win’

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
September 16, 2022
Strike out on rail union negotiation will delay rail services

Strike out on rail union negotiation will delay rail services

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
September 14, 2022
Ukraine's troops reclaim territory in Kharkiv

Ukraine’s troops reclaim territory in Kharkiv

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
September 14, 2022
US gears up for 2022 midterm elections

US gears up for 2022 midterm elections

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
September 12, 2022

Blackstone crowned 2022 nationball champion

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
September 9, 2022
Britain's longest-reigning monarch dies after 70 years on the throne

Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
September 8, 2022
Chile rejected a new constitution proposed under president Gabriel Boric.

Politics Rundown: Governments shift in Europe and Latin America

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
September 7, 2022
Mass resignations and "quiet quitting" signal shift in work mentality

Mass resignations and “quiet quitting” signal shift in work mentality

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
September 6, 2022
Millions receive federal loan relief

Millions receive federal loan relief

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
September 2, 2022
SGA: New order of business

SGA: New order of business

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
September 1, 2022
Spiritual Development announced "Abound" as the chapel theme when students gathered for Fall convocation.

An abundance of blessings set for the new semester

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
August 30, 2022
Courtesy of Mackenzie Connor

Biola welcomes incoming students for fall 2022

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
August 29, 2022
Calvary Chapel will undergo artistic renovations this summer.

The talks of relevant issues and politics in chapels help equip students

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief
October 9, 2020
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