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The Chimes

The inspiration behind Ryan Himes’ “Golgotha”

Senior Art major Ryan Himes presented his senior art project, "Golgotha", in the Green Gallery April 20-24.
A senior art major at Biola University displayed his final collection of work titled “Golgotha” in the Green Gallery from April 20-24th, in a unique expression of the simple beauty found in everyday life.
Izzy Putney, Staff Writer May 1, 2026

Ryan Himes, an art major at Biola University, was drawn to Biola through the Torrey Honors College when he sat in on a session for the first time. However, the main attraction for him was the art department. Now finishing off his last year at Biola this spring, Himes focused on presenting his senior...

Biola Thrift Club creates memories one upcycle at a time

Biola Thrift Club recently hosted its first ever Flea Market on Metzger Lawn.
The Biola Thrift club, founded by Erin Park, is a low-commitment business endeavor where students can gather to thrift, upcycle, and create new memories within a welcoming community.
Izzy Putney, Staff Writer April 10, 2026

Being the president of the official Biola Thrift Club is a dream come true for sophomore Erin Park. As a passionate business student, she is working to turn this side hobby into a full-time, self-sustaining business. Upon her arrival to Biola, Park was disappointed to find that Biola did not have a thrift...

The life behind the “Children of Light” logo

Caroline Diaz, a graphic designer for SMU, shares the ideas behind this year's Missions Conference theme, "Children of Light".
As Mission Conference approaches, dialogue with Caroline Diaz offers insight into the creative process and vision behind the “Children of Light” branding and logo.
Bea Mason, Staff Writer March 18, 2026

In case you missed last Tuesday’s Afterdark Chapel or any of the signage around campus, the theme for this year's Cook Missions Conference (MC) is “Children of Light,” derived from Romans 8:14-21. Caroline Diaz, a graphic designer for SMU, was in charge of the branding and logo content for this...

Kevin Browning’s love for stewardship in creation

Professor Kevin Browning shares his love for God's creation and how his career has led him to Biola.
Wood shop and art teacher and environmental science-advocate Kevin Browning shares history with Biola, his walk with the Lord and the calling with creation that has been put upon his heart.
Izzy Putney, Staff Writer February 22, 2026

Kevin Browning—known for his warm welcoming smile, his artsy style and his work in both the wood shop and environmental science—has had a relationship with Biola for a decade. Browning attended Biola University in 2012, focusing in Biblical studies and assumed that his  future would be in the...

The sacredness of artistic pursuit

Dan Callis, a retiring art professor at Biola, reflects on his recent exhibition and the inspiration for his work.
The Fool’s Errand exhibition examines the public perception of artistic careers.
Bea Mason, Staff Writer December 11, 2025

The Fool’s Errand is a two-part art exhibit created by Dan Callis. Fool’s Errand Still is in the Green Gallery, and Fool’s Errand Wonder is in the Bardwell lobby. Dan Callis is a retiring Biola art professor who explores the themes of stillness in Christ and curiosity towards creation as illustrated...

Honoring a legacy at the Fool’s Errand Symposium

Honoring a legacy at the Fool’s Errand Symposium
The Department of Fine Arts and Communication honors Dan Callis with their recent galleries “Fool’s Errand: Still” and “Fool’s Errand: Wonder”.
Isaac Mancilla, Staff Writer October 29, 2025

On Saturday, Oct. 19, the School of Fine Arts and Communication hosted “Fool’s Errand: Reflections on the Art and Teaching Career of Daniel Callis”. Along with the Center for Christianity, Culture, and the Arts, they came together to celebrate the work Callis has done for Biola and students as...

On the Outskirts

On the Outskirts
Outskirts is a student-made magazine created by young adults for young adults, working to change up the rhythms of the bleak future which Gen Z faces.
Izzy Putney, Staff Writer October 20, 2025

In a world where computers grow smarter, Gen Z searches for something deeper, something soul-filling rather than brain-stimulating. Two young adults have seen this take place in real time in their generation– and they decided to do something about it. Biola senior Gillian Doplemore and recent Biola...

Biola’s Dead Poet’s Society: a creative’s outlet through a club community

Biola’s Dead Poet’s Society: a creative’s outlet through a club community
A student-led club on campus which centers around writing and sharing poetry in community, while keeping the heart of the club centered around Christ through reading Scriptural and Christian poetry.
Izzy Putney, Staff Writer October 20, 2025

The Biola Dead Poets Society, is a student-led club that began in the spring of 2025. The heart came from Audrey Sanders, a junior transfer theology major with a concentration in Bible Exposition. Sanders, having been a writer her whole life, attempted to begin a club at her high school, imitating the...

HEADING HOME: Glimpses of New Jerusalem

HEADING HOME: Glimpses of New Jerusalem
An event showcasing poetry, art, and documentary of a trip of beauty and theology as seen through Jerusalem, Italy, and London.
Izzy Putney, Staff Writer October 1, 2025

THE DOCUMENTARY On Sept. 23, Biola was honored to hold “Heading Home: Glimpses of New Jerusalem”. The traveling exhibition, consisting of different pieces of art, follows a two-week pilgrimage of a small band of Christians visiting churches and religious sites across Europe and the Middle East....

Senior art exhibition opens April 14 to 18

A viewer reflects on the layered textures of string and fabric by artist Sena Kim
A group exhibition of B.S. art students featuring wide range of mediums
Clarissa Jocelyn, Managing Editor April 15, 2025

A group exhibition curated by seniors in Biola University’s B.S. art program opened yesterday, April 14, and runs through April 18 in the Green Art Gallery and Bardwell Project Space. The show features student work in a wide range of mediums, including pottery, painting, thread, risograph, photography,...

Biola welcomes AI

Image is AI generated using Stable Diffusion XL.
Biola’s new AI Lab had a soft opening during Biola Preview Day.
Natalie Fassnacht, News Editor March 19, 2024

On Feb. 29, a team of students banded together to create the AI Club. The club focuses on using Artificial Intelligence for good by helping students to think more creatively and expand their visions further. The event gave prospective and current students a chance to try an artificial intelligence chatbot,...

Biola’s active clubs

Biola’s active clubs
How to get involved with a smaller community on campus through a club.
Shelby LaPorte, Entertainment Editor March 18, 2024

Biola University offers a variety of clubs that provide students the opportunity to find community while learning new things. Here is a look at some of the clubs that are currently active on campus. UNICYCLE CLUB In the Unicycle Club, students can learn about encouragement, perseverance and balance....