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The Chimes

Does Barry Corey deserve the hype?

Does Barry Corey deserve the hype?
In light of a dramatically declining Biola student experience, students are wondering if Dr. Corey’s leadership is up for the challenge.
Kenny Cook, Staff Writer April 15, 2024

As history has demonstrated time and time again, strong leadership is needed to weather intense storms, and when leadership fails to rise, societies tend to fall. As Biola continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, where is the strong leadership the school so desperately needs? More importantly,...

Biola kicks off Spring Welcome Week

Students relax next to the Student Union Building upon starting the spring semester.
The university welcomes new and incoming students for spring 2023.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief January 10, 2023

The beginning of the new semester kicked off with the very first chapel of the year — Spring Convocation. New and continuing students, staff and faculty filled Sutherland Auditorium on Jan. 9 to kick off the day with worship and a message from Dr. Barry Corey, the university’s president.  SPRING...

Biola Family Weekend is around the corner

Family and friends enjoy college life alongside Biolans during Family Weekend.
Students’ families and friends will join the Biola community for two days.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief October 25, 2022

The Biola community will welcome friends and family to the 2022 Family Weekend, which begins on Oct. 28 and ends Oct. 29. Attendees should expect a full itinerary throughout Friday and Saturday.  “​​[Parent Relations] hosts this event as an opportunity for the friends, family and supporters...

Executive VP departs from Biola

Executive VP departs from Biola
Morris transitions to Azusa Pacific presidency.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief March 25, 2022

Adam Morris, the current executive vice president and chief transformation and advancement officer, will leave Biola on June 1 and become president of Azusa Pacific University on July 1. Morris said he will wrap up his work with the Office of Transformation before his departure and explained he has worked...

SGA Rundown: Senators gear up for the holidays

SGA Rundown: Senators gear up for the holidays
Senators discuss Christmas events and hear from President Corey.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief October 28, 2021

The Student Government Association discussed how to engage the student body through campus holiday activities. This week, senators considered Christmas events to give students the chance to relax as well as serve. HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES  Senators discussed the return of Biola’s Christmas tree lighting...

2021 Torrey Conference: Glory to Glory

The 86th annual Torrey Bible Conference begins early Wednesday morning.
The 86th annual Torrey Memorial Bible Conference commences.

DAY ONE, SESSION 1 The rain sprinkled down this morning as students stood in line for the first in-person Torrey Conference since 2019. Wet seats and small mosquitoes awaited students on Metzger Lawn. Regardless of the damp weather and busy insects, Biolans shuffled to their seats in anticipation for...

DBC reflects on Biola’s mission in new retrospective

DBC reflects on Biola’s mission in new retrospective
Barry Corey released a Mission Retrospective outlining university commitments.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor September 24, 2021

On Sept. 20, President Barry Corey composed a retrospective, which considers Biola’s founding principles and how the university achieves them. He listed six principles aligning with Biola’s commitment to Christian values. SIX PILLARS Corey detailed six pillars that represent Biola’s commitments...

Biola dedicates new art building

Biola dedicates new art building
Faculty, staff and students celebrate completion of Bardwell Hall.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor September 17, 2021

On Sept. 17, Biola dedicated the new Bardwell building with a chapel service that celebrated the gifts of God, commemorating Bardwell Hall as a new gift to Biola. The service, titled “Extravagant Gifts,” highlighted the history of the art program and the people who contributed to the development...

Biola launches Institutional Diversity Strategic Plan

Biola launches Institutional Diversity Strategic Plan
The Division of Diversity and Inclusion shared their current plans containing 16 initiatives and four goals.
Amber Chen, Freelancer March 30, 2021

On March 26, Biola officially launched its Institutional Diversity Strategic Plan inside of Biola’s very own Calvary Chapel. This historic event was welcomed by President Barry Corey and Chief Diversity Officer Tamra Malone who introduced the theme “Unity Amidst Diversity.” “We must take intentional...

Women’s History Month: “Would you at least pray about it?”

Women’s History Month: “Would you at least pray about it?”
Provost and senior vice president describes her journey to the President’s Cabinet and being responsive to God’s plan.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief March 18, 2021

Being the smallest voice in the room is daunting. Fighting to be heard when you are standing alone in front of a crowd can shut anyone down. These feelings of intimidation are all too familiar to Biola's Provost and Senior Vice President Deborah Taylor.  After years of being one of the few female...

Phase 3 repopulation still in place after outbreak

Phase 3 repopulation still in place after outbreak
Biola announces in-person chapel attendance is required for living on campus.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief February 2, 2021

On Jan. 29, President Barry Corey addressed the Phase 3 repopulation strategy in an email following the announcement of a COVID-19 outbreak on campus. Students in this phase are expected to return in March.   PHASED MOVE IN  According to the email, government restrictions currently prevent in-person...

Biolans plan for housing amid pandemic

Biolans plan for housing amid pandemic
With the recent spike in coronavirus cases, Biolans try to plan for Spring 2021.
Maria Weyne, Bethsabe Camacho, and Ashley Grams December 1, 2020

As fall semester comes to a close, Biola students anxiously wait for updates regarding spring semester housing and reopening plans. Although Biola’s official plans have not yet been released, President Barry Corey has informed Biolans that he will be updating students on Dec. 1, after meeting with...