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The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Swing Dance club twirls around the courtyard

Emily Justiniano and Andrew Schundler practice their swing dance moves.
Students socialize with friends and learn new dance moves.
Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief • December 4, 2022

Every Friday evening, members of Biola’s Swing Dance Club twirl around in pairs in the library courtyard. The Swing Dance club, currently headed by a team of seven leaders, was founded in 2014 by several students who wished to share the joys of swing dancing.  Hannah Jensen, sophomore English major...

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...

Salam outreach builds peace between Christians and local Muslims

The outreach community helps Biola students appreciate and embrace Islamic culture through attending local events and creating relationships with local Muslims.
Student-led group focuses on raising Islamic awareness through educational sessions and community outreach opportunities.
Sophia Silvester, Staff Writer • October 5, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 3, 2019). For followers of the world’s two largest religions, student-led outreach club Salam has one goal: peace. Salam, which means peace in Arabic, aims to foster relationships between Christian and Muslim communities. THEIR OUTREACH Salam...

For the love of the game: Women’s rugby

Junior Morgan Johnson catches the ball from a teammate during a morning rugby practice on McNally field. | Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES
Biola's addition of a women's rugby team has given women the chance to enjoy the sport at a competitive level.
Laurie Bullock, Writer • October 29, 2014
Biola's addition of a women's rugby team has given women the chance to enjoy the sport at a competitive level.

For the love of the game: Women’s lacrosse

| Katie Evensen/THE CHIMES
Women's lacrosse begins their first season at Biola University and is working hard to build a strong team.
Laurie Bullock, Writer • October 14, 2014
Women's lacrosse begins their first season at Biola University and is working hard to build a strong team.