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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Planned for removal, the mural still stands

Planned for removal, the mural still stands
After a student petition was presented to the Dean of the School of Fine Arts and Communication, the administration retracted their decision to remove the student mural beside the library, allowing it to remain until the end of the academic year.
Alivia Woolard, Staff Writer • September 24, 2025

The Committee of Art in Public Spaces (CAPS) along with the Dean of the School of Fine Arts and Communication (SoFAC), have decided to reverse their decision regarding the student-made mural beside the library. From the start, the piece was intended to be a temporary installation. Now, rather than having...

Artists reimagine Calvary Chapel

Calvary Chapel will undergo artistic renovations this summer.
Artists will refurbish Calvary Chapel with new art installments by summer 2018.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager • November 29, 2017

Artists Peter Brandes and Maja Lisa Engelhardt continue to work hard to enrich Calvary Chapel by making artistic renovations, which they expect to complete by summer 2018. SCRIPTURE INSPIRES ARTISTIC VISION Due to the enthusiasm of donors and a special interest taken by leaders like former visionary-in-residence...

Modular move affects morale

Marika Adamopoulos/THE CHIMES
Art students disappointed with the loss of former classrooms.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer • November 18, 2015
Art students disappointed with the loss of former classrooms.