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The Chimes

“Nomadland” dismantles the American dream illusion

“Nomadland” dismantles the American dream illusion
Frances McDormand delivers the raw intensity of van living.
Joshua Flores, Staff Writer February 23, 2021

“Nomadland” captures the ache of financial ruin many experienced in 2011 by documenting one woman’s story of escape, hardship and loss as she uses her husband's death to launch her new means of living.  Leaving behind her life as a substitute teacher, Fern packs a few pieces of clothing, the...

Students stun with award-winning short film

[Left to Right] Michael Berriman, Tanner Myatt and Kyler Robinson.
The story of an unexpected hitman hits film festivals.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor February 7, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 6, 2020). Sophomore cinema and media arts major Michael Berriman was in his Art of Storytelling class last spring when a short film idea gripped him. After writing a script about an unlikely hitman, he approached sophomore cinema and media arts...

Biola global leaders say their last hurrah

Biola global leaders say their last hurrah
Biola’s soon-to-be-graduate global leaders celebrated their hard work and achievements.
Jenna Owens, Freelance Writer May 4, 2019

Global Student Programs and Development proudly took time to recognize three global graduate students for receiving the Biola Graduate Leadership Scholarship on May 3 at the Giumarra Library Courtyard. According to the Cook School of Intercultural Studies' website, the award is a full, tuition-only scholarship...

Speech and debate coach wins national award

debate coach daniel elliott
Biola’s forensics coach is recognized as ‘coach of the year’ for his success in combining ministry with forensics.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor March 29, 2019

Director of forensics Daniel Elliott received the Dr. Bob Derryberry Memorial Outstanding Coach Award at the 2019 National Christian College Forensics Invitational on March 16. The award honors a speech and debate coach who has demonstrated consistent success in coaching and seeks to promote forensics...

Campus Safety officer honored nationally for saving life on campus

Sgt. Alvarez receiving his award alongside Chief John Ojeisekhoba
Sergeant Jose Alvarez received the Award of Valor for his heroic efforts in December.
Macie Cummings, News Editor (Fall 2018) September 10, 2018

On June 28 Campus Safety officer Sgt. Jose Alvarez received the Award of Valor from the International Association of Law Enforcement Administrators for his heroic actions on Dec. 13, 2017. Alvarez was on patrol that night when he saw a woman, who was a non-student, sitting on the edge of parking lot...

Bon Appétit served up award

Rebecca Mitchell/THE CHIMES
Bon Appétit won the sustainability award with eight other companies and organizations.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer May 17, 2016
Bon Appétit won the sustainability award with eight other companies and organizations.