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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Celebrating black and African culture with Afro Roots

Some of the members of the band Adaawa played music inspired by traditional African music at “Afro Roots” on Feb. 13, 2025.
Biola hosts Afro Roots for the first time in honor of Black History Month
Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief • February 20, 2025

On Thursday, Feb. 13, Biola’s first Afro Roots event sprang to life in the parking lot behind Fluor Fountain. From 7–9 p.m., the event featured a variety of foods and activities from 13 African countries and invited speakers, dancers and other guests from Biola and beyond to take part in celebrating...

SGA Rundown: Veteran priority registration

SGA Rundown: Veteran priority registration
Senators hear BASA proposal and consider formal and film.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief • April 7, 2022

This week, the Student Government Association heard from a military dependent student and considered a proposal from the Biola African Students Association.  VETERAN PRIORITY REGISTRATION Junior psychology major Adrian Velez, a military dependent whose father served in the Marine Corps for 18 years,...

BASA club creates a space for African students on campus

Members of the Biola African Students Association pose for a picture.
The Biola African Students Association invites diverse friendships and culture.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor • February 8, 2022

Biola African Students Association launched on Jan. 25 with food and introductions in the Library Courtyard, but according to senior business administration major and BASA president Natuwa Basalirwa, establishing the club began about three years prior. BEGINNINGS AND GOALS According to Basalirwa, plans...