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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

What do students want from Cafe Biola?

Cafe Biola's “award-winning” reputation does not precede itself
Monica Salazar-Jimenez and Kenny Cook March 17, 2024

When considering the lackluster areas of the Biola experience, no area shines like the rest, or should I say is dull quite like the rest, as the cafeteria. However, for as much as ‘The Caf’ is disliked, is it justified? Or have we allowed our hive-mindedness to make a mountain out of a molehill?  WHAT...

Mock Rock Preview

Former Mock Rock team, Free Fun.
Biola's beloved traditions is just around the corner.
Jamileh Lopez, News Editor March 11, 2024

Mock Rock, Biola’s annual lip-syncing dance contest, is just around the corner and participants are bringing their A-game to win the competition. The event seeks to create a community among students and bring the campus together.  With various teams competing to take home the gold, some begin practicing...

Dr. Mike Ahn takes on new role at Biola

New Dean of Spiritual Development, Mike Ahn
A look into the new dean of Spiritual Development.
Natalie Fassnacht, News Editor March 6, 2024

In a Student Life Newsletter in early January, it was announced that Mike Ahn would be the new dean of Spiritual Development beginning Jan.8. This role involves overseeing chapel programs, worship teams, pastoral care and more.  AHN'S JOURNEY Ahn has been a part of Biola’s community for a significant...

New SGA leaders elected

Jacquline McCauslin and Andrew Ambrose elected new SGA leaders.
The official results from the 2024-25 Student Government Association election.
Natalie Fassnacht and Jamileh Lopez February 14, 2024

SGA announced that after a close race, the 2024-25 SGA president will be Jacqueline McCauslin, a sophomore political science major, alongside Andrew Ambrose, a junior theater major and the next SGA vice president. The two promise transparency between SGA and students, a higher standard for student leaders,...

Chaminade takes charge against Biola

Chaminade takes charge against Biola
Biola loses to Chaminade 3-1.
Colin Twisslemann, Sports Editor November 8, 2023

Biola’s women’s volleyball (14-8) took the #15 Chaminade Silverswords (25-3) to four sets on Wednesday night. The first match went Silversword's way from the opening point as they jumped out to an early 14-2 lead. Biola tried to even things out but could not overcome the large deficit and dropped...

Grow through what you go through

Students use Mental Health Awareness Week to destress and refresh.
Biola hosts different activities on campus for Mental Health Awareness Week.
Natalie Fassnacht, News Editor November 8, 2023

Mental Health Awareness Week was observed during the first week of October. Biola University held the event from Oct. 23 through Oct. 26. The Office of Student Wellness hosted events where students had the chance to explore different ways to better their mental health while in college. The theme for...

Biola comes to a standstill against Stanton

Biola men's soccer huddles up.
Biola and Stanton tie 1-1.
Colin Twisslemann, Sports Editor September 28, 2023

Biola men’s soccer (1-4-2) tied against the Stanton Elks (0-1-1) 1-1 on Wednesday night. Within the first five minutes, Stanton set up a goal as the ball was cleared from midfield. Biola goalie Nicholas Daniel stepped up to the edge of the box and prevented an early score. After a yellow card, Biola...

“What are you listening to?” — Take a look at a Biola student playlist

“What are you listening to?” — Take a look at a Biola student playlist
Biola students share some songs that they are currently listening to.
Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief September 25, 2023

With Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube and more, people have access to all kinds of music and can listen anywhere and everywhere. Biola students take full advantage of these services to listen to music while studying, relaxing or on the go. From instrumental to worship to pop, here are 7 songs that students...

Chico State continues undefeated streak against Biola

Drew Darke, midfielder for Biola University Men's Soccer.
Biola loses 0-1 to #8 Chico State.
Colin Twisslemann, Sports Editor September 24, 2023

Biola Eagles’ men’s soccer (0-4-1) lost a closely contested match vs. the #8 Chico State Wildcats  (4-0) in Thursday’s preseason match.  To start the action of the first half, Biola’s junior defender Luke Quinn had a look at the goal and aimed for the middle of the net but was saved by junior...

Biola cross country showcases massive potential

Men's cross country runs at invitational.
Biola XC Finishes 1st and 2nd Overall
Colin Twisslemann, Sports Editor September 12, 2023

Both Biola men’s and women’s cross country teams impressed at an invitational on Sept. 8. Considering they planned to run at a controlled pace, the results proved Biola is poised to finish at the top of their conference. Going into the season the men’s team was ranked 3rd in the PacWest Conference,...

Cougars take care of the Eagles

Junior defender Nathan Kovalcik.
Biola loses to CSU San Marcos 3-1.
Colin Twisslemann, Sports Editor September 9, 2023

Biola Eagles men's soccer  (0-2-1) lost to the Cal State San Marcos Cougars (2-0-0) on the road 3-1 Wednesday night in their 15th matchup ever.  TIGHT FIRST HALF The game started out promising as Biola was quick to capitalize on an offsides call against San Marcos as they scored a goal 8 minutes...

Mark Muha appointed Vice President for Student Development

Mark Muha will step in as Biola's Vice President of Student Development in July 2023.
Current vice president of student life at Trinity International University will join Biola in July 2023.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief April 18, 2023

Mark Muha, who currently serves as the vice president of student life and dean of students at Trinity International University in Illinois, will assume the role of vice president for Student Development on July 1, 2023. Biola’s former vice president for Student Development, André Stephens, left the...