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Chapel and check-in changes

A chapel attendee scans a QR code to download the iAttended app
New chapel schedule and attendance recording system for chapels implemented
Olivia Kam, News Editor September 19, 2024

An earlier version of this article mentioned that the name of the vice president of Student Development is Mike Muha. His name is Mark Muha. The Chimes regrets this error. We are committed to correcting all errors of fact. Readers are urged to notify the staff of such errors as soon as possible.   The...

Higher education trends inform student realities

Biola is experiencing declining enrollment as well as faculty and staff cuts.
The Chimes explains employment cuts, drop in enrollment and Biola's debt.
Amelia Schuhler, Opinions Editor February 23, 2023

Clarification: February 27 The sociology professor referenced in the article is a university staff member who teaches part time. He is an adjunct who does not have full-time faculty status.  On Wednesday, Feb. 8, my sociology professor began class by addressing his departure from Biola. He would...

Biola announces housing and residence life changes

Alpha Hall, Biola's only all-female dorm, will transition to a co-ed dorm.
Dorm changes will impact current and future students.
Shelby LaPorte and Hope Smith February 6, 2023

Biola's Alpha Hall has been an all-female dorm since its construction in 1966, but this will change effective fall 2023 as it transitions into a co-ed dorm. On Jan. 31, the assistant housing manager, Priscilla Schubert, sent an email to students written by Sandy Hough, the Dean of Community Life and...

Caf’s 6th Street Grill remodeling offers more options to the Biola community

Photo courtesy of Benjamin Lee/ THE CHIMES
6th Street remodel opens door to future efficiency options for the Caf.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor December 14, 2018

Within the wide selections of the Caf, 6th Street Grill was remodeled on November 26th into a customer-friendly environment with new features. The total cost for the cooking equipment and kitchen installation was an estimate of $14,000. THE REMODELING 6th Street Grill is located on the farthest right...

Missions Conference resurrects intent

Steven Frederick/THE CHIMES
Students prepare for changes in conference credit requirements.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer February 22, 2017
Students prepare for changes in conference credit requirements.

Missions Conference schedule changes

Students now need to attend more than one day of the conference to obtain required credits.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer February 15, 2017
Students now need to attend more than one day of the conference to obtain required credits.

Biola’s reaccreditation brings change and improvement

Biola gets a 10-year reaccreditation and starts making changes after WSCUC gives them recommendations.
Daisy Gonzalez, Writer September 6, 2016
Biola gets a 10-year reaccreditation and starts making changes after WSCUC gives them recommendations.