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The Chimes

Missions Conference returns to campus

Missions Conference returns to campus
The student-led conference prepares for its 91st year.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor March 9, 2022

In 2020 Biolans left campus because of the start of the global COVID-19 pandemic, a week before Missions Conference was scheduled to take place. In the wake of the pandemic the conference was canceled. Last year, in 2021 Missions Conference bridged the gap between virtual and in-person attendees,...

Biola deals with three-hour-long power outage

Students huddle under emergency lighting in the SUB during a power outage on campus on Jan. 16, 2018.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief January 16, 2019

Updated at 11:16 p.m. Power went dark across most of Biola's campus at around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Areas initially unaffected by the outage included the Production Center, the Lim Center and parts of the Grove. WiFi access was also affected, and service remained down in several areas after power...

SGA hosts “One-Sided: A wake up call to our own insecurities”

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At AfterDark, SGA speaks on the importance of mental health and social image.
Macie Cummings, News Editor (Fall 2018) October 25, 2018

The Student Government Association took to the chapel stage during AfterDark as a part of the SGA chapel. They choose to highlight and speak on an aspect of mental health regarding the way people portray themselves to the world. SGA CHAPEL FACILITATES DISCUSSION Hope senator and sophomore public relations...

SGA Rundown: final preparations made for SGA Chapel

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The new-look SGA chapel will take place during AfterDark and focus on mental health.
Austin Green and Rebecca Mitchell October 19, 2018

Before Thursday’s Student Government Association senate meeting got underway, senior vice president Katherine Davis broke the senators into groups so they could pray for each other and help each other discern what burdens to give to God at the halfway point of the semester. It would set the tone...

SGA Rundown: Changes coming to SGA Hour

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Pingpong polling and changes to OCC’s approach headline this week’s senate meeting.
Austin Green, Managing Editor September 13, 2018

The Student Government Association senate voted on its first internal proposal of the year during Thursday’s meeting while discussing several changes to SGA hour. These changes include a new polling system, some changes to location and table setups and a revamped approach for the off campus communities....

Complaints deprive collegiate experience

A person covered in books
Students and professors discuss the importance of finding enjoyment in the stress.
Kendall Jarboe, Freelance Writer November 15, 2017

While walking to class, waiting in line at the Caf and sipping an Americano during an 8 a.m., one can hear complaints everywhere. The relentless amount of assigned readings, group projects and tests fuel students’ complaints. VALIDATION THROUGH COMPLAINTS Sophomore music in worship major Tiffany...

Four students propose during first open proposal of spring 2017

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Senators vote on internal proposals and hear four student proposals.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer February 27, 2017
Senators vote on internal proposals and hear four student proposals.

SGA proposes to renew student scholarships

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Senate hears two internal proposals and learns about disability awareness month.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer October 9, 2016
Senate hears two internal proposals and learns about disability awareness month.

Using time management to complete chapels

Using time management to complete chapels
Returning students give advice on how to finish chapels quickly.
Jessica Goddard, Writer September 27, 2016
Returning students give advice on how to finish chapels quickly.