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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Different dance styles unite as one team

Cheerleaders at a sports game
Years of dance experience helped Candace Washington create and coach the Biola Spirit Program.
Caitlin Blackmon, Features Apprentice April 16, 2018

Director and head dance coach Candace Washington began building the Biola Spirit Program—formerly known as the Biola Dance Crew—back in 2013. What started from humble beginnings has grown immensely in the past few years. “Just in the last three years, we’ve added cheer to that, which is why...

Letter to the editor: information regarding campus refresh projects

Brian Phillips April 2, 2018

I understand there have been questions raised about the planned intramural and events center. This is one of several "Campus Refresh" projects approved by the Board of Trustees in January 2018. I want to provide some background as to how the list of refresh projects came about and some clarity on...

Music students express disappointment with university recognition

The Music in Worship building
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 13, 2018

When junior music education major Evan Williams heard administration was requesting music students to perform during the dedication ceremony of the Alton and Lydia Lym Center for Science, Technology and Health, it felt like a slap in the face. “That was hard for a lot of us, because the science...

Chase gym receives first renovation in eight years

The men's locker room
Administration funds another athletics project to meet increased strain on facility.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 6, 2018

Chase Gymnasium will receive its fourth expansion since its construction in 1966, offering additional space for cramped student athlete practices and workouts by 2020. ADDRESSING LONG-STANDING NEEDS The emphasis on athletic facilities addresses student needs both recent and historic, according to...

Senators pass two internal proposals

The Student Government Association logo
SGA receives NCAA Division II update and chooses recipients of research scholarship
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief February 22, 2018

Student Government Association discussed Biola’s transition into NCAA Division II, reviewed housing application procedures and voted for Celebration of Scholarship and Research scholarship recipients before voting on two internal proposals. Athletic director Bethany Miller spoke to senators regarding...

Flawless in Fullerton

Day one of the Hope International volleyball wraps up with Biola grabbing two wins from La Sierra and Lewis-Clark
Dale Fredriks, Writer September 4, 2016
Day one of the Hope International volleyball wraps up with Biola grabbing two wins from La Sierra and Lewis-Clark

Biola soars like an eagle

Tomber Su/THE CHIMES
Although a common mascot, Biola students’ accomplishments bring extraordinary talent to the ordinary eagle.
President Barry Corey, Writer April 12, 2016
Although a common mascot, Biola students’ accomplishments bring extraordinary talent to the ordinary eagle.

Lower enrollment affects budget

SGA Logo
Spring enrollment is at 3,850 students, causing $18,000 to be moved from contingency to the SGA budget.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer March 22, 2016
Spring enrollment is at 3,850 students, causing $18,000 to be moved from contingency to the SGA budget.

I tore my ACL as a college athlete

John Uy/THE CHIMES
Senior Amanda Otto reflects on her recent injury in the midst of her final soccer season.
Amanda Otto, Writer October 21, 2015
Senior Amanda Otto reflects on her recent injury in the midst of her final soccer season.

Two teams, one spirit

Biola’s new cheer team joins the dance crew in promoting school spirit.
Kaelyn Timmins, Writer September 30, 2015
Biola’s new cheer team joins the dance crew in promoting school spirit.

Bolstering spirit

Junior business major Aaron Chavez is held up by the crowd at Midnight Madness last year.
Students remain supportive of Midnight Madness and the event’s goal in raising awareness of Biola athletics.
Charity Chezum, Writer November 5, 2014
Students remain supportive of Midnight Madness and the event’s goal in raising awareness of Biola athletics.

Eagles continue searching for their rhythm after defeating Pioneers

Junior forward Stephen Tanquary dribbles away from Antelope Valley players at the game on Sept 9. Tanquary scored the final goal to help the Eagles win 2-0. | Kalli Thommen/THE CHIMES
Men's soccer competitively continues to succeed this season.
Bretton Theune, Writer September 10, 2014
Men's soccer competitively continues to succeed this season.