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The Chimes

Event founder lights tree

An Event Services worker looks up at the lit Christmas Tree star while preparing for the annual lighting.
Biola hosted the 33rd annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Metzger Lawn.
Nicole Vogt, Freelance Writer November 30, 2017

Students shone during the annual Christmas Tree Lighting with the option to purchase  battery-operated candles as the event’s founder, senior director of advancement Rick Bee, led the ceremony on Wednesday. MAKING CHANGES The main event of the night happened during the lighting of the Christmas...

Speech and debate argues for preservation

Speech and debate team
After prioritization, the Forensics team faces phase out.
Quinn Gorham, News Staff Writer November 2, 2017

Biola’s speech and debate team, also known as the Forensics team, currently awaits a final decision from administration regarding its future following a phase out notice they received last summer. MANY SADDENED Though the members of the speech and debate team remain willing to cooperate with administration,...

Speech and debate argues for preservation

Christian Leonard/THE CHIMES
After prioritization, the Forensics team faces phase out.
Quinn Gorham, Writer November 2, 2017
After prioritization, the Forensics team faces phase out.

Nursing anniversary hosts science building tour

Caitlin Gaines/THE CHIMES
Students preview new facility, connect with alumni and remember their history.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief November 1, 2017
Students preview new facility, connect with alumni and remember their history.

Handshake faces privacy concerns

Stephen Frederick/THE CHIMES
At Biola, Handshake’s privacy policy remains less of a problem than at other universities.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer May 3, 2017
At Biola, Handshake’s privacy policy remains less of a problem than at other universities.

Alumni report on professional life

Rebecca Mitchell/THE CHIMES
Aspiring undergraduates hear stories shared by journalism and public relations alumni.
Jessica Goddard, Writer April 12, 2017
Aspiring undergraduates hear stories shared by journalism and public relations alumni.

Let there be light

Jacob Knopf/ THE CHIMES
The lighting of Biola’s Christmas tree opens opinions on early holiday celebrations.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer November 30, 2016
The lighting of Biola’s Christmas tree opens opinions on early holiday celebrations.

Student artwork proceeds fund scholarship

Becky Mitchell/THE CHIMES
Students, staff, faculty and alumni gathered in the Rood courtyard to sell student artwork.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer April 26, 2016
Students, staff, faculty and alumni gathered in the Rood courtyard to sell student artwork.

A home-grown composer’s creative pursuit

Tomber Su/THE CHIMES
Alumnus Trevor Gomes shares about his musical journey from Biola to Disney and beyond.
Bethany Higa, Writer March 23, 2016
Alumnus Trevor Gomes shares about his musical journey from Biola to Disney and beyond.

Relationship retreat: a Biola couple’s experience

Katie Evensen/THE CHIMES
The theme is healthy conflict, and conflict there may be.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer March 1, 2016
The theme is healthy conflict, and conflict there may be.

Alumna laces up for Rio

Photo Courtesy of Natasha Jackson
Natasha Jackson prepares for the 2016 heptathlon season in hopes of qualifying for the 2016 Olympics.
Jack Finck, Writer September 22, 2015
Natasha Jackson prepares for the 2016 heptathlon season in hopes of qualifying for the 2016 Olympics.

Underwear line provides clothing for homeless

Photo Courtesy of J.D. Hornberger
Biola alum launches new underwear brand to provide clothing to homeless shelters for each item sold.
Hannah McCauley, Writer September 22, 2015
Biola alum launches new underwear brand to provide clothing to homeless shelters for each item sold.