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The Chimes

Metal music in the Kingdom?

"His Last Breath" aims to channel emotions through metal music for worship.
Members from “His Last Breath” share insights into their origins and inspirations, as well as their theological perspective on metal music.
Bea Mason, Staff Writer February 27, 2026

The band is comprised of: Cameron Taylor, the screamer who “learned guitar at 14 to impress a girl,” Luke Canon, the lead singer who has sung since being a little kid, Matthew Baxter, the bassist who is “the big guy in the back row,” and Makai Brown, who has been drumming for a decade. It was...

‘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...

Q&A with Biola film professor Dean Yamada

Q&A with Biola film professor Dean Yamada
An inside look at what it means to teach film students over Zoom.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor November 12, 2020

Dean Yamada is the professor teaching Biola film this year, a six-unit class whose final assignment is a film project that is selected the previous semester. Because of COVID-19, the format for this class has changed, meaning that the films audiences can expect will also look different. Here is an inside...

Remembering Chadwick Boseman

Photo Courtesy of IMDb.
Though Boseman’s career has come to an untimely close, his impact continues both on-screen and off.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor September 5, 2020

Actor Chadwick Boseman spent his career working on many important films, fighting for diversity and rising up in the Hollywood ranks. However, he was more than just an actor, as he also helped to cheer up children battling cancer through the “Make a Wish” program. Diagnosed with stage III colon cancer...

PROJECTHREAD teaches users to better steward their closet

PROJECTHREAD teaches users to better steward their closet
The company plans to launch its beta app at the beginning of May.
Carly Grider, Freelance Writer April 27, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Apr. 25, 2019). It all started about four years ago, when senior business administration major Anthony Raffa came up with the idea of an app that functions as a virtual closet. Unlike other brands that create outfits based on the clothing available...

ParaBrands uses startup win to expand vision

ParaBrands uses startup win to expand vision
The company looks to move forward in its next phase with new clothes and charity work.
Jacob Allen, Freelance Writer March 28, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 28, 2019). From the time ParaBrands co-founder and sophomore business administration major Nick Rumer was a child, one of his biggest dreams was to own his own business. Now, with ParaBrands taking first place at the Biola Startup Competition, Rumer...

Human trafficking affects Biola

"Survivor Breaks the Silence" poster
Students felt a desire to fight against human trafficking after hearing a fellow student’s story.
Jessica Goddard, Features Editor March 16, 2018

When hearing about human trafficking, it can feel distant, unreal or simply like another horrific statistic in a darkening world. Rarely does it seem to affect those on campus. It became real for many students on March 9. Current student Jane Doe* shared her story of living in human trafficking to raise...

Soaring stories: love for people

Mikayla Mariscal
Mikayla Mariscal shares about caregiving and the source of her love, God.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) March 8, 2018

Q: WHAT IS YOUR NAME, YEAR AND MAJOR? A: Mikayla Mariscal, freshman psychology major. Q: HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS? A: 1. Energetic, Empathetic, Encouraging Q: WHAT ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT? WHAT DO YOU LOVE DOING? A: “My biggest passion is probably being with people—spending...

Soaring Stories: a heart for God

Anna Vollema
Anna Vollema desires to know God above all else.
Caitlin Blackmon, Features Apprentice January 30, 2018

Q: WHAT IS YOUR NAME, YEAR AND MAJOR? A: Anna Vollema, grad student, double Masters in New Testament and a Masters in Old Testament. Q: HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS? A: 1. Passionate Free-spirited Scatterbrained Q: WHAT ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT? WHAT DO YOU LOVE DOING? A:...

Soaring stories: care for others

Yamili Burgos
Yamili Burgos feels an innate purpose to love people.
Jessica Goddard, Features Editor December 5, 2017

Q: What is your name, year and major? A: Yamili Burgos, senior nursing major. Q: How would you describe yourself in three words? A: Vivacious, Perceptive, Compassionate Q: What are you passionate about? What do you love doing? A: “I’m passionate about caring for people. First off, passionate...

Soaring stories: music for the soul

A picture of Beka Revelle holding an ukulele
Beka Revelle shares that music makes her happy and inspires her writing.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) November 14, 2017

Q: WHAT IS YOUR NAME, YEAR AND MAJOR? A: Beka Revelle, sophomore accounting major. Q: HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS? A: Energetic, Overthinker, Hardworker Q: WHAT ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT? WHAT DO YOU LOVE DOING? A: “Definitely passionate about music, probably more than...