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The Chimes

The inspiration behind Ryan Himes’ “Golgotha”

Senior Art major Ryan Himes presented his senior art project, "Golgotha", in the Green Gallery April 20-24.
A senior art major at Biola University displayed his final collection of work titled “Golgotha” in the Green Gallery from April 20-24th, in a unique expression of the simple beauty found in everyday life.
Izzy Putney, Staff Writer May 1, 2026

Ryan Himes, an art major at Biola University, was drawn to Biola through the Torrey Honors College when he sat in on a session for the first time. However, the main attraction for him was the art department. Now finishing off his last year at Biola this spring, Himes focused on presenting his senior...

The Notre Dame tragedy points us toward eternity

The Notre Dame tragedy points us toward eternity
Beauty on earth gives us hope for what is to come.
Eric Nimmo, Freelance Writer April 16, 2019

Tragedies such as the destruction of the Notre Dame Cathedral due to a massive fire on Monday have an interesting way of momentarily silencing the debate over objective beauty. Instead, people all over the world feel a tragic and profound loss at the hundreds of years of beauty, art and history that...

Misrepresentation of women in the media: Why men need to stop treating women like objects

Misrepresentation of women in the media: Why men need to stop treating women like objects
Women in the media have been misrepresented by men as being nothing but their beauty and their body.
Melanie Flores, Freelance Writer April 12, 2019

In the film “Sex and the City,” one of the main protagonists, Miranda Hobbes, said, “the only two choices for women are witch and sexy kitten,” with Carrie Bradshaw replying, “You just said a mouthful there, sister.” And indeed, she did. Thanks to the media, society views women to be one...

In defense of Calvary Chapel

In defense of Calvary Chapel
Calvary Chapel upholds the definition of a Christian ideal of beauty.
Micah Lynn Brady, Freelance Writer October 22, 2018

In the article, “A 24K eyesore: Calvary Chapel’s redesign failure,” the author expresses a common disapproving opinion of Calvary Chapel’s artistic renovation. While many people maintain that Calvary is too extravagant, confusing or simply ugly, the writer argues that the chapel fails to uphold...

Show vulnerability in the midst of shame.

In session A, Curt Thompson discusses the act of abandoning shame and taking on vulnerability by testimonial discussion.   |   Jacob Knopf/ THE CHIMES
In session A, Curt Thompson discusses the act of abandoning shame and taking on vulnerability by testimonial discussion.
Kendall Jarboe, Writer October 19, 2016
In session A, Curt Thompson discusses the act of abandoning shame and taking on vulnerability by testimonial discussion.

Out the door, into beauty

Photo courtesy of Justin Yun
Spending time outdoors improves health and reminds humanity of its place in God’s creation.
Justin Yun, Writer December 2, 2015
Spending time outdoors improves health and reminds humanity of its place in God’s creation.

Acceptance of the ugly

Marika Adamopoulos/THE CHIMES
Body acceptance movements regarding the media’s portrayal of beauty ignore human dignity and value
Jacqueline Lewis, Writer May 11, 2015
Body acceptance movements regarding the media’s portrayal of beauty ignore human dignity and value