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The Chimes

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The Chimes

A lonely walk with Christ: the Catholic experience at Biola

A lonely walk with Christ: the Catholic experience at Biola
Religious minorities on Biola’s campus, such as Catholic students, struggle with overwhelming feelings of exclusion and stigmatization amongst the student body.
Kelly Van Duine, Staff Writer November 2, 2024

As a Roman Catholic student, I’ve felt compelled to bring to light a divisiveness between followers of Jesus from different denominational backgrounds that I’ve sensed on campus. While they are few in number, Roman Catholics among other students from religious denominations like Anglicans, Lutherans...

How the Conservatory of Music is operating for Phase 2

How the Conservatory of Music is operating for Phase 2
While many music students remain remote for the spring semester, some have the chance to start in-person classes.
Kate Bomar, Photographer February 20, 2021

In an email sent out last December, students in designated courses from cinema and media arts, journalism and health sciences along with other essential majors were told they could come back on campus as part of Phase 2. This left students in the Conservatory of Music confused about how classes would...

Access to the patio encourages study group gatherings

The re-opened patio adjacent to Eagle's Nest
Students regain access to a popular study location just in time for exam season.
Caitlin Blackmon, Features Apprentice April 25, 2018

The patio area outside the doors of Common Grounds and Eagles’ Nestdoubles as a popular spot for students wanting to study outdoors, but construction got in the way of this frequented study spot and students had to find new places throughout campus to do their homework. REMINISCENT OF OLD Whether...

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...

Diversity talks facilitate racial reconciliation

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The experience of students of color needs to be emphasized on campus.
Celeste Scott, Writer April 4, 2017
The experience of students of color needs to be emphasized on campus.

Indoor humidity plagues Blackstone residents

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Defective air conditioning units cause discomfort, damage and minor flooding within some of the new dorm rooms.
Hannah Wagner, Writer November 11, 2015
Defective air conditioning units cause discomfort, damage and minor flooding within some of the new dorm rooms.