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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Boycotting corporations demands more than choosing a sandwich

Chick-Fil-A announced that they would end their donations to anti-LGBTQ organizations
When it comes to boycotting unethical corporate practices, consumers should choose instead to support customer-driven businesses.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor November 20, 2019

A chicken sandwich war began when Popeyes released a chicken sandwich that skyrocketed their sales, in competition with Chick-fil-A. According to Forbes, Popeyes quickly sold out of the sandwich after launching it in August, putting their net profits at an estimated $65 million.  Especially in competition...

Business competition kickstarts entrepreneurship minor

Business competition kickstarts entrepreneurship minor
Through the startup competition and a newly introduced minor, the Crowell School of Business encourages students to develop faith-based startups.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor September 25, 2019

Crowell School of Business is looking for the next Chick-fil-A. The school kicked off its fifth annual startup competition Monday night, aimed at promoting Christians in entrepreneurship. The kickoff event was the first night of the competition and students have until Nov. 25 to register their ideas....

Internal proposals abound in senate

The Student Government Association logo
Senators harken to four proposals and vote on six proposals.
Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor February 8, 2018

Student Government Association voted on proposals from last week, heard from Chief John Ojeisekhoba of Campus Safety and had a presentation about their rebranding process. Ojeisekhoba shared with senators about safety measures during the Student Congress on Racial Reconciliation. SGA vice president...

Deck the Haven lives on

Haven residents and guests take part in a line dance during the resurrected Deck the Haven event.
Students and Havenites express their thoughts on the transformed Deck the Haven.
Isabelle Thompson and Christian Leonard December 7, 2017

Despite numerous adversities, Deck the Haven returned to campus with a new location and additional features on Wednesday. MAKING A COMPROMISE With the relocation of the event to a white tent near Fluor Fountain, Haven residents had to make adjustments this year. Previous incarnations allowed each...

Halls decked with Haven again

Haven resident and sophomore kinesiology major Anson Tjing gazes from his floor, decorat- ed for Deck the Haven 2015. This year’s event will take place in a tent near Fluor Fountain after surviving discontinuation.
Haven residents look forward to hosting Deck the Haven in a new way.
Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor November 29, 2017

Students will once again experience the joy of Christmas through Deck the Haven, after an initial decision by Student Development ended both Deck the Haven and Mosaic Masquerade. DECK THE HAVEN REDESIGNED The Student Government Association brought the event back by working with SGA advisor...

The Force unleashed at Biola

Jason Lin/THE CHIMES
Students celebrate Star Wars Day with trivia, art and music.
Daisy Gonzalez, Writer May 10, 2017
Students celebrate Star Wars Day with trivia, art and music.

Organizations discuss ways to fundraise

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Student leaders share on the successes of their club and team fundraisers.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer October 18, 2016
Student leaders share on the successes of their club and team fundraisers.

Starbucks, Chick-fil-A receive warm welcomes

Biola and Bon Appetit have agreed to welcome outside vendors such as Chick-fil-A and Starbucks to serve products on campus in an effort to cater to popular student demands. | commons.wikimedia.org
Biola and Bon Appetit have agreed to welcome outside vendors such as Chick-fil-A and Starbucks to serve products on campus in an effort to cater to popular student demands.
Dakota Ball, Writer February 25, 2015
Biola and Bon Appetit have agreed to welcome outside vendors such as Chick-fil-A and Starbucks to serve products on campus in an effort to cater to popular student demands.

The business of truth

Current Chick-fil-A president Dan Cathy gave the keynote address at the Integrity Award luncheon at the Irvine Marriott on Nov. 5. | Jenny Oetzell/THE CHIMES
CEO of Chick-Fil-A among honorees at the 6th annual Leaders of Integrity Awards Luncheon.
Kathryn Toombs, Writer November 5, 2014
CEO of Chick-Fil-A among honorees at the 6th annual Leaders of Integrity Awards Luncheon.

Biola reflects on relationship with Chick-fil-A after founder’s passing

Freshman cinema and media arts major Sophia Johnson and English major Emily Martin stand with the iconic Chick-fil-A cow at a Torrientation lunch hosted by the La Habra restaurant. | Courtesy of Sophia Johnson
Samuel Truett Cathy, founder of Chick-fil-A, passed away at the age of 93 on September 8th.
Elena Trueba, Writer September 23, 2014
Samuel Truett Cathy, founder of Chick-fil-A, passed away at the age of 93 on September 8th.