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The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

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SGA Rundown: Senators discuss religious minorities and a film festival proposal

SGA Rundown: Senators discuss religious minorities and a film festival proposal
SGA discusses commuter parking spaces and continues to plan spring formal.
Hannah Larson, News Editor • April 14, 2022

This week, the Student Government Association discussed serving students from diverse denominational backgrounds and considered a student proposal.  RELIGIOUS MINORITIES AT BIOLA Sigma senator Andrew Cantelmi discussed serving students of minority denominations and highlighted Orthodox Christianity....

2022 Oscars Rundown

2022 Oscars Rundown
From Chris Rock getting slapped to a tastelessly upbeat In Memoriam, the Oscars seemingly faltered at every step.
Chris Charpentier, Staff Writer • March 29, 2022

To say that this year’s Oscars ceremony was eventful would be a massive understatement. Lucky for the Academy Awards, there was a 56% increase in ratings this year at 15.4 million viewers, rising from last year’s record low to be the second-least viewed Oscars. Unfortunately, the show meant to celebrate...

Startup competition gives student entrepreneurs opportunities

A photo of the youniquely_made team
Entrepreneurship Society connects startups to successful entrepreneurs.
Isabelle Thompson, Freelance Writer • March 27, 2018

Founded just this year, the Entrepreneurship Society connects students and startups with successful entrepreneurs established in the field. Three of these startups landed in the top three spots of the annual Crowell School of Business Startup Competition:  youniquely_made, Eleven Streetwear andPolymigo. ACHIEVING...

Hollywood diversifies the Oscars

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The Oscars progress in the direction of diversity but there is still a need for improvement.
Hannah Miller, Writer • February 28, 2017
The Oscars progress in the direction of diversity but there is still a need for improvement.

CMA Department reels in the year

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Film students and faculty gather at the annual film festival to celebrate productions created throughout the year.
Jana Eller, Writer • April 19, 2016
Film students and faculty gather at the annual film festival to celebrate productions created throughout the year.

Film department wrestles with diversity

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The lack of racial integration at the Oscars raises questions in Biola’s film department.
Kyle Kohner, Writer • March 2, 2016
The lack of racial integration at the Oscars raises questions in Biola’s film department.

Is it entirely the Academy’s fault?

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For the second year in a row the four main acting categories failed to include an African American.
Kyle Kohner, Writer • February 23, 2016
For the second year in a row the four main acting categories failed to include an African American.

A more diverse Oscar roster

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A rundown of the most notable moments on tinseltown’s favorite night.
Mary Strother, Writer • February 24, 2015
A rundown of the most notable moments on tinseltown’s favorite night.