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Chimes News Quiz!

Chimes News Quiz!
Have you been following our coverage? Brush up on the biggest news stories of the past two weeks.
Phoebe Vrable, News Editor November 30, 2022

SGA Rundown: Senators deliberate student proposals

SGA Rundown: Senators deliberate student proposals
Senators discuss diversity and inclusion.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief September 15, 2022

This week, the Student Government Association considered how to represent a diverse student body well and deliberated three proposals.  SERVING DIVERSE STUDENTS Vice president of diversity and inclusion Liz Koh gave a presentation about the importance of senators representing a diverse student body...

Prospective club seeks to fight anti-Semitism

[Left to right] Catherine Grattan, Caleb Britt and Grattan hope to open CUFI chapter on campus.
Understanding Israel is the best way to peace, the potential club’s leaders say.
Addi Freiheit, Staff Writer February 23, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 20, 2020). Twenty-four million people in the United States––including 9% of Christians––harbor anti-Semetic attitudes, according to the Berman Jewish DataBank. That means that the estimated 6.85 million Jews in the United States are viewed...

Fiesta Latina illuminates Hispanic culture

Fiesta Latina illuminates Hispanic culture
Biola fosters programs to welcome Hispanic community within and outside the institution.
Jocelyn Meza, Freelance Writer October 9, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Oct. 4, 2018. The Unidos club hosted its annual “Fiesta Latina” on Sept. 28 in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, contributing to the Hispanic Serving Institution discussion at Biola. Students, along with staff, ate different Latin American...

Rugby’s Joey Ryan prepares to pass torch

Rugby’s Joey Ryan prepares to pass torch
The president of Biola’s rugby club dishes on his final season.
Austin Green, Managing Editor April 18, 2018

Joey Ryan, senior communication studies major, has a lot on his plate as he prepares to graduate in less than a month. Even so, the global student has willingly taken on a new challenge. Ryan is currently in the process of writing a handbook to prepare others for the job he has held for the past two...

Christian Clubbing: KCM holds seminar on biblical role of men

Members of the Koinonia Campus Mission Club listen to speakers discuss the importance of intentionality, community and discipline for Christian males. Students also asked the speakers questions during the event.
Speakers promote intentional reading of Scripture and condemn sexual harassment.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief February 13, 2018

The Koinonia Campus Mission Club held a seminar on biblical manhood which encouraged students to pursue a deeper understanding of the Bible and spoke against sexual harassment of women. UNDERSTANDING WEAKNESS The seminar began with a brief presentation listing several biblical characteristics for...

Christian Clubbing: “Star Wars” club discusses artistic depictions of series

Christian Clubbing: “Star Wars” club discusses artistic depictions of series
Returning club uses new exhibit to spark conversations and camaraderie.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief January 31, 2018

The recently reborn "Star Wars" club visited a small art exhibit which integrates 17th and 18th century art styles with characters and iconography from the popular movie series. RETURN OF THE CLUB Club president and alumnus Raymond Mendiola IV took club members to see the Gallery 30 South exhibit,...

Christian Clubbing: Hula club dances during chapel

Performers from the Hula Halau club pose in Chase Gymnasium after Monday's chapel.
Biola’s Hula Halau club performs cultural dances as a form of worship.
Macie Cummings, News Editor (Fall 2018) November 29, 2017

The Hula Halau club lead worship for the student body through cultural dances during chapel on Monday morning. WORSHIP THROUGH DANCE This is their first performance in chapel for the school year, although they performed at various school events last spring. They began with two numbers, before chapel...

Christian Clubbing: Club sings for Japanese suicide awareness

Caitlin Gaines/THE CHIMES
Hope Rising helps students to share their concerns and pains regarding suicide.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief November 8, 2017
Hope Rising helps students to share their concerns and pains regarding suicide.

Christian Clubbing: Anthropology Guild events widen perspectives

Photo Courtesy of Aimee Montenegro
Students in the anthropology major seek inclusivity through club events
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief September 16, 2017
Students in the anthropology major seek inclusivity through club events

Christian Clubbing: Adventure Club enjoys weekend getaway

Josh Marsh/THE CHIMES
After one week of classes, students run for the hills.
Quinn Gorham, Writer September 12, 2017
After one week of classes, students run for the hills.

Hispanic cuisine unites cultures

Chak Hee Lo/ THE CHIMES
Unidos club host annual Latin kitchen event.
Jocelyn Meza, Writer October 11, 2016
Unidos club host annual Latin kitchen event.