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The Chimes

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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

‘Tis the Season with Biola’s annual Tree Lighting

On Friday, Dec. 5th, Biola hosted its annual tree lighting ceremony, accompanied by live music, fake snow and a Christmas market.
Candles, carols, and a Christmas village define the evening as students and alumni once again come together to celebrate Biola University’s 42nd annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
Alivia Woolard, Staff Writer December 9, 2025

On Dec. 5, Biola students, faculty and alumni alike all gathered on Metzger lawn for the 42nd annual Biola Christmas tree lighting ceremony. At the front, rows of chairs faced the stage, lining the lawn with families and friends standing together and worshipping God, praising and thanking Him for the...

Reliving the Glory Days

Reliving the Glory Days
Biola’s first Athletics Alumni Day is taking place on Saturday, Feb. 1. Athletics Alumni are welcomed back to campus for a day of festivities and celebration of Biola Athletics.
Peter Koontz, Sports Editor January 31, 2025

The Biola Athletics program is one storied with historic players, teams and achievements. Countless athletes have come to Biola University and enjoyed the peaks of their athletic prowess, creating memories on and off the field. On Saturday, Feb. 1, Biola University will welcome back its Athletics Alumni...

A Woman Who Paved The Way

Kelly Kobayashi at ESPN
Biola Alumni Kelly Kobayashi is a living testament for women in sports.
Nina Corral, Sports Editor September 28, 2024

If you are a sports fan and follow ESPN on Instagram or TikTok and come across the small clips of the mini-microphone interviews or scrolled on TikTok and saw the viral Savannah Bananas dancing Umpire eating some nachos a fan offered him while on the field and wondered who captured this fun moment? Biola’s...

Spotlight on the Eddy 

Elias Shamoon opens the Eddy with a set of five original songs.
Elias Shamoon and Jake Scott set the stage on fire at the pavilion.
Aaron Rollins, Freelance Writer March 12, 2023

Hosted by the Office of Campus Engagement, the Eddy is an annual on-campus concert at Biola. The fireplace pavilion, located at the center of campus, was the backdrop for the event. This year featured a donut wall, refreshments, a giveaway, a photobooth and two amazing musicians. Students crowded around...

Meet the Biola alumna working for one of YouTube’s most beloved channels

Meet the Biola alumna working for one of YouTube’s most beloved channels
Annaliese Franklin gives a rundown of her production roles at Rhett & Link’s Mythical Entertainment studio.
Lydia Snow, Freelancer April 1, 2021

This story was edited with revised information on April 3 at 9:36 a.m. It all began with kazoos. In 2012, Annaliese Franklin had just transferred to Biola University. The night she moved into Stewart Hall, she received an unexpected email. Up-and-coming YouTube personalities Rhett McLaughlin and Link...

Temitope releases transformational album

Temitope releases transformational album
Biola alumnus shares his heart in his newest album, meant to resemble the heartbeat of heaven.
Kate Bomar, Photographer February 5, 2021

Biola class of 2012 alumnus, Temitope, released his second album, “Meji,” on Jan. 15. Translating to “two” in his family’s native language of Yorùbá, the album focuses deeply on unity and reconciliation. While writing this album, Temitope wanted to create a music movement to empower the church...

Journalism students engage in election coverage

Journalism students engage in election coverage
Department Zoom call gives a behind the scenes perspective of news outlets during the 2020 presidential election.
Bethsabe Camacho and Ashley Grams November 4, 2020

Biola’s journalism department met via Zoom last night during the election. The panel, dubbed ‘Election night with the profs”, allowed students to analyze news coverage and hear from alumni guest speakers. Journalism professors Tamara Welter, Michael Kitada, Stewart Oleson and Michael Longinow...