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The Chimes

Rich Kids Comedy offers comic relief

Psychology major Carissa Tereba, communications studies major Landon Hawley, and engineering physics major Josh Bernstein perform their comedy act in Mayers Auditorium on September 13, 2019.
Witty club members pack out Mayers Auditorium to entertain with improv.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 19, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Sept. 19, 2019). From finalizing school schedules to setting up new dorm rooms, settling back into the routine of school can be exhausting. With the stress that can come in the first couple weeks of the semester, some Biolans may need nothing more than...

Removal of art student’s pentagram stirs up controversy on campus

Removal of art student’s pentagram stirs up controversy on campus
Ludo Krabbendam’s display of the five-pointed star in his senior art exhibit was removed, causing some to raise concerns about censorship.
Pierce Singgih, Editor-in-Chief (Fall 2019) May 3, 2019

On April 27, a pentagram—the symbol often associated with satanic or occult imagery—appeared on the door of the Earl & Virginia Art Gallery. The image, which senior studio art major Ludo Krabbendam used as the show title for his senior showcase exhibit, was promptly removed by the art department...

Inkslinger returns

Inkslinger returns
The Inkslinger club hosted its annual launch party for its 2018–2019 published journal.
Jenna Owens, Freelance Writer April 27, 2019

Biola’s very own literary journalism club, The Inkslinger, held its annual public reading of literature and visual works created by the club participants, celebrating the release of this year’s edition of its literary journal at Sycamore Lawn on April 25. Inkslinger combines the efforts of editors,...

Expand Magazine: “From creatives to creatives”

Expand Magazine: “From creatives to creatives”
Two students look to expand the art community on campus.
Jacob Allen, Freelance Writer April 26, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Apr. 25, 2019). Left-handed and right-handed. Tall and Short. Upper class and ballin’ on a budget. Expand Magazine describes itself as a place for all kinds of artists. Sophomore cinema and media arts majors Hannah Wilson and Emma Velasco, respectively,...

Art installation spotlights facilities management workers

Art installation spotlights facilities management workers
Students’ photography project shows the caring hearts of four facilities management employees.
Rachel Gaugler, Freelance Writer April 23, 2019

When he is spotted in Stewart Hall, students line up to have even the briefest conversation with him. That is how junior psychology major Alyssa Jupiter described Marcus Bonat. As the last few weeks of the semester approach, six students took it upon themselves to create a project that showcases...

The Lent Project 2019 makes a spiritual impact on subscribers

The Lent Project 2019 makes a spiritual impact on subscribers
The Center for Christianity Culture and the Arts offers daily online devotionals for the season of Lent.
Emily Law, Freelance Writer April 19, 2019

As Lent season comes to a close, the Center for Christianity Culture and the Arts finishes its sixth year of the Lent Project. The daily online devotionals speak to the project’s roughly 38,000 subscribers through Scripture, art, poetry and music. This year, the Lent series was offered from March...

YouTube channel Clam Chowder showcases artistic talent on campus

YouTube channel Clam Chowder showcases artistic talent on campus
Cam and Chloe create a space for artists to share their unique passions.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor April 16, 2019

Biola’s campus is populated with artistic students with quirky gifts and passions, as freshman business major Cam Anderson and freshman sociology major Chloe Roloson have recognized. The two have started a YouTube channel called Clam Chowder, where they host weekly episodes that showcase artistic students...

Art league hosts free painting with Bob Ross

Art league hosts free painting with Bob Ross
The club held a painting night at the art studio to bring the community together.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor April 11, 2019

The art league club invited students to paint with a funky, afro-wearing painter on screen, Bob Ross on April 10. The event took place in art studio Room 91 where the club provided free paint, brushes and paper, paid for with a budget of around $200 from Student Programming and Activities. BOB ROSS...

Library exhibit engages with personal stories

Library exhibit engages with personal stories
The student art showcase invites viewers to observe individual narratives.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor March 1, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 28, 2019). Featured on the main floor of Biola’s library this semester, the Spirit and Story exhibition presents a variety of stories from student artists through creatively designed typography posters. Reflecting on the university’s chapel...

Check out the “More Art Upstairs” screening

Check out the “More Art Upstairs” screening
Jody Hassett Sanchez’ documentary “More Art Upstairs” will be screened this Tuesday in Calvary Chapel.
Carly Grider, Freelance Writer February 17, 2019

On Tuesday, Feb. 19, Biola’s art department will be screening the documentary “More Art Upstairs,” directed by Jody Hassett Sanchez, in Calvary Chapel from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The film displays the story of four artists competing at ArtPrize, a competition that gives the public the chance to vote...

Design class behind last semester’s swings returns

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A design class draws inspiration from an internet music genre to create a new hammock experience.
Thecla Li, Managing Editor November 2, 2018

Last semester, the art department let the people swing. This semester, art students are redefining nap time. The area that was occupied by swings last spring 2018 has returned this fall, with hammocks. Students can take a study break or a nap on the new hammock pop-up on the south side of campus thanks...