2022 Archives - The Chimes

US gears up for 2022 midterm elections

Political tensions rise as the election season approaches.

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

As political tensions rise in the United States, the midterm elections taking place Nov. 8 have added to the nation’s stress. Midterm elections will sway the power of the Senate and House of Representatives in the way of either major political party — Democratic or Republican. THE HOUSE AND THE...

Blackstone crowned 2022 nationball champion

A widely-loved tradition returns after two-year hiatus.

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief • September 9, 2022

The majority of the Biola campus filled with zeal as students made their way to Chase Gymnasium for one of the university’s biggest traditions — Nationball. The Biola tradition is a huge dodgeball tournament against dorms, off-campus+community(OCC). The gym filled up with many students full of...

Farewell, Biola

The Chimes’ graduating seniors share their favorite memory, lessons learned and advice to returning students.

Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor • April 22, 2022

As the school year winds down and summer festivities begin, there is always a group of students who find themselves at a crossroads of life—graduating college and looking for what comes next. It is something that is both exciting and terrifying. Biola is a special place to so many people. It has...

Avengers Assemble: Heroes take home Mock Rock 2022

Students suit up and unite the student body in the first full-capacity event since the global pandemic.

Emily Coffey and Caleb Jonker • April 8, 2022

In the first Mock Rock since 2019, Heroes took home the trophy thanks to popular vote. Professor of psychology Chris Grace, Blackstone Resident Director Carlita Cartwright, and assistant professor of entertainment producing Abel Vang judged the competition, while sophomore psychology major Nicholas Arreola...

Missions Conference 2022: Photo Gallery

Marlena Lang, Visual Editor • March 20, 2022

2022 Missions Conference: Restore and Remember

The 91st annual Missions Conference commences.

Caleb Jonker, Emily Coffey, Julianne Foster, Charlotte McKinley, Hannah Larson, and Hannah Dilanchyan • March 16, 2022

The 91st Missions Conference launched today, with lines for the gym stretching back to the bell tower. As the main session filled up, students were directed to overflow locations: Sutherland Auditorium, Mayers Auditorium, Calvary Chapel and Lansing Recital Hall. SESSION ONE Missions opened with the...

New year, new you? Here’s our New Year’s resolutions

Creating manageable New Year’s resolutions.

Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor • January 10, 2022

When I think about New Year’s, I think about the New York countdown and ball drop, the Rose Parade in Pasadena, poppers and fireworks exploding. Each year, I challenge myself to commit to new resolutions, a mix of fun and serious content—resolutions I can actually accomplish. People around the...