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Letter from the Opinions Editor

Portrait of Isahi Minero
A new beginning: our renewed vision and philosophy
Isahi Minero, Opinions Editor September 14, 2024

Letter to the Biola Community, from the Opinions Editor I am humbled and honored to serve you members of the greater Biola community as The Chimes' 2024-2025 Opinions Editor. In this letter, I wish to introduce myself and present my vision and philosophy for the year ahead.  INTRODUCTION My name...

The Chimes reflects on recent SUB worship gathering

Worship continues in the SUB.
Worship continues after the end of Missions Conference.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief March 27, 2023

The room is simple. Tall black drapes hang down along the far windows, creating a veil between this lower-level space and the rest of the Student Union Building. Above, lights dangle from the ceiling, illuminating a red and beige carpet in the middle of the floor. The amber glow emanating from lamps...

Reflections on student journalism

Reflections on student journalism
The best parts of this semester from a student journalism perspective.
Emily Coffey and Hannah Larson December 5, 2022

There are things no one tells student journalists before they join the ranks of weary, sleep-deprived zombies fueled by caffeine and hounded by criticism. Everything is always due but nothing ever feels quite done. Pieces are submitted by deadline only to be shredded by editors and decimated by readers-turned-editors...

The Chimes’ fall 2018 editors’ picks

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The senior editors pick their favorite articles of the semester.
Austin Green and Christian Leonard December 23, 2018

Back in August, as we geared up to make some of the most substantial changes to the Chimes in its 80-year history, we had no idea how blessed we would become. We oversaw an incredible staff that embraced the challenge of doing things in new, exciting ways while living up to the proud legacy of this paper....

To defend liberty, one must defend life

To defend liberty, one must defend life
The importance of an ordered liberty: A response to “Trump supports March for Life.”
Peter Rothermel VI, Freelance Writer February 20, 2018

Disclaimer: This piece was written in response to “Trump supports March for Life,” published Feb. 6. A recent article in the Chimes argued Christians should not support restrictions on abortion—or dismembering babies in the womb—because, “A restrictionist government is non-democratic.”...

President Corey visits on busy senate day

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Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor December 4, 2017

The Student Government Association had a Q&A time with President Barry Corey, discussed the spring 2018 budget and voted on this semester’s last round of open proposals. Corey opened the time by reading John 16:33 and sharing about how the semester has gone for him, specifically about his time...

SGA hears budget proposal

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Senators look over the fall 2017 budget.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer May 16, 2017
Senators look over the fall 2017 budget.

Senators discuss budget

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SGA talks about next semester’s budget and lessons from a leadership survey.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer December 5, 2016
SGA talks about next semester’s budget and lessons from a leadership survey.

Chimes’ Athlete of the Week: Men’s Basketball’s Alex Talma

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A dominant debut from men’s basketball sophomore forward Alex Talma earns him the Chimes’ Player of the Week.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager November 3, 2016
A dominant debut from men’s basketball sophomore forward Alex Talma earns him the Chimes’ Player of the Week.

Trump fosters fear and xenophobia

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History of racial oppression can warn us about a Trump presidency.
Justin Yun, Writer October 26, 2016
History of racial oppression can warn us about a Trump presidency.

From this side: perspectives from our staff

Working for the Chimes provides unique opportunities to engage with both Biola’s students and faculty.
Chimes Staff, Writer December 9, 2014
Working for the Chimes provides unique opportunities to engage with both Biola’s students and faculty.

Good Chimes: a new editor-in-chief’s thoughts, wishes and schemes

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Anna Frost, editor-in-chief for the Chimes, shares her journey and her vision for the upcoming year.
Anna Frost, Writer August 28, 2014
Anna Frost, editor-in-chief for the Chimes, shares her journey and her vision for the upcoming year.