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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Different dance styles unite as one team

Cheerleaders at a sports game
Years of dance experience helped Candace Washington create and coach the Biola Spirit Program.
Caitlin Blackmon, Features Apprentice • April 16, 2018

Director and head dance coach Candace Washington began building the Biola Spirit Program—formerly known as the Biola Dance Crew—back in 2013. What started from humble beginnings has grown immensely in the past few years. “Just in the last three years, we’ve added cheer to that, which is why...

Birds of a feather flock together

New club The Flock promotes student engagement during Midnight Madness.
New club flies to Midnight Madness to generate audience enthusiasm.
Austin Green and Christian Leonard • November 13, 2017

The Flock rallied students in celebration of Biola’s movement to NCAA Division II during Midnight Madness, joining the other teams in stirring the crowd to screams of excitement. At previous sports events, the Flock appeared to raise enthusiasm for Biola’s athletic teams, but the club took the...

Senators listen to two short proposals

SGA Logo
SGA hears updates from administration, SGA members and open proposals.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer • March 27, 2017
SGA hears updates from administration, SGA members and open proposals.

Pep to a new beat

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Pep band makes first appearance at Midnight Madness.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer • November 14, 2016
Pep band makes first appearance at Midnight Madness.

Mock Rock 2016

Mock Rock 2016
Jinkies! Mock Rock 2016 was full of laughter, mystery and extraordinary performances.
Amanda Sakowski, Anna Warner, and Kyle Kohner • April 22, 2016
Jinkies! Mock Rock 2016 was full of laughter, mystery and extraordinary performances.

SOS uncovers treasured Mock Rock trophy

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A group of meddling kids danced their way to claim this year’s win.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer • April 22, 2016
A group of meddling kids danced their way to claim this year’s win.

Cheer team debut peps Midnight Madness

Matthew Maitz/THE CHIMES
Biola cheerleaders flaunt first performance after a two year hiatus.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer • November 9, 2015
Biola cheerleaders flaunt first performance after a two year hiatus.

Diversity of worship

Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES [file photo]
Unique styles of worship grow through chapels and student groups.
Jenna Kubiak, Writer • May 12, 2015
Unique styles of worship grow through chapels and student groups.