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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Biola welcomes Christmas season with annual Christmas Tree Lighting

Biola welcomes Christmas season with annual Christmas Tree Lighting
For the first time in two years the Biola community gathered to ring in the season.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor December 3, 2021

Students, staff and alumni gathered tonight for Biola’s annual Christmas Tree  Lighting on Metzger Lawn. The tree lighting was the first in two years, President Barry Corey noted. COREY WELCOMES BIOLA COMMUNITY Corey opened with a greeting to students, staff and alumni welcoming those who attended...

‘You are still wanted’

isaac chandler and rachel Surgalski
A student shares about how she covered her college bills through GoFundMe during a strenuous time.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor January 31, 2019

This story was originally published in print on Jan. 31, 2019.  As many students struggle with the financial aspect of enrollment, some have turned to a new way to pay for school—GoFundMe. Senior interdisciplinary studies major Rachel Surgalski and her partner, junior cinema and media arts major...

ParaBrands aims to impact the world through fashion

ParaBrands aims to impact the world through fashion
Two students launch an awareness project through their new clothing brand.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor November 16, 2018

Two creative students are expressing their ideas through their new clothing brand, ParaBrands. The company, which had a soft launch this fall, aims to bring awareness to both societal issues and Christian perspectives. THE LAUNCHSophomore business administration major Nick Rumer was the one to come up...

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...

Seek church community

Caitlin Gaines/THE CHIMES
Christians learn to navigate the dichotomy of a flourishing 21st century Church.
Ashley Brimmage, Writer October 17, 2017
Christians learn to navigate the dichotomy of a flourishing 21st century Church.

Spring SOS: The forgotten child

Mackenzie Connor/THE CHIMES
Leaders explain the unnoticed mid-year orientation.
Jessica Goddard, Writer February 14, 2017
Leaders explain the unnoticed mid-year orientation.