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Biola Robotics Club

Part of a robot built by Biola’s Robotics Club 2024
Working as a team to reach great goals
Jason Lee, Staff Writer October 8, 2024

A new Robotics Club has begun on Biola’s campus, gathering students with an interest in robotics and coding to work as a team. Sophomore robotics major Jaran Mann, president of the Robotics Club, explains the club’s origins, goals and more. ORIGINS The Robotics Club has been about a year and...

“Write” on Cue

“Write” on Cue
A nascent group of writers dedicate their pens to the Lord
Jason Lee, Staff Writer September 23, 2024

The Biola app community feed is a space for conversation, memes and fellowship. In some cases, there are also calls for new ideas. One such idea has emerged from the feed: it is called “Write” on Cue, a new group dedicated to creative writing. Sophomore communications major Catherine Duda, the...

Biola Chess Club

Biola Chess Club
A club for chess experts and novices to have fun.
Jason Lee, Staff Writer April 1, 2024

If you love chess or are interested in playing, check out the Biola Chess club, led by sophomore business administrator Elijah Chen. ACTIVITIES The Chess Club meets every Friday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at BUSN 103. Multiple chessboards are set up on tables, and people are invited to come play matches...

Biola clubs take part in the involvement fair

Student clubs set up tables along the campus walkway in hope of recruiting new members.
Students make connections via on-campus clubs.
Shelby LaPorte, Entertainment Editor January 25, 2023

On Jan. 25, Biola clubs and organizations set up along Sutherland Way for the Involvement Fair where representatives encouraged fellow students to stop by their booths. From science to sports to entertainment, students can join a club to become a part of a smaller community within Biola.  JOINING A...

Pre-law club begins proceedings

The fledgling society kicked off with a mid-semester info meeting.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor November 5, 2019

The business building sustained an argument from senior cinema and media arts majors Selah Crisp and Sofia Silva on Monday night: that the pre-law club will foster a community of students pursuing a legal career. That’s an excerpt from the club’s mission statement, which was delivered by co-presidents...

10th annual Fiesta Latina proudly celebrates Latino cultures

10th annual Fiesta Latina proudly celebrates Latino cultures
SPA and Unidos club joined together to honor Latino cultures and raise awareness for Hispanic Heritage Month.
Jodie Stock September 27, 2019

Rhythmic music, colorful balloons and a string of flags decorated this year’s Fiesta Latina celebration at the Fireplace Pavilion on Friday. The 10th annual event from Student Programming and Activities and the Unidos club, Fiesta Latina was lively, filled with Latino food, music and dance. The festival...

Find fartleks through college

Find fartleks through college
While you may want to do everything in college, understand the importance of saying “no.”
President Barry Corey, Freelance Writer May 1, 2019

When I began my role at the university a dozen years ago, I received a letter from a college president who gave me some advice. “Start your job by running as fast as you can. Then gradually pick up the speed.” Although I’m inherently ambitious, I soon realized that if I ran full bore from the time...

Christian Clubbing: Do Something club goes on hiatus

Photo Courtesy of Jessica Gurrola
Club’s lack of leaders leaves the likelihood of its return uncertain.
Kendall Jarboe, Writer October 8, 2017
Club’s lack of leaders leaves the likelihood of its return uncertain.

A gleeful beginning for the Fearless Glee Club

Club takes on first semester with students ready to express their musical talents.
Caitlin Blackmon, Writer September 26, 2017
Club takes on first semester with students ready to express their musical talents.

SPA enforces, endorses, reinforces club oversight

Photo Courtesy of Joshua Marsh
Some clubs now follow additional rules and properly observe old ones.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief September 25, 2017
Some clubs now follow additional rules and properly observe old ones.

Teams of techies troubleshoot

Tim Seeberger/THE CHIMES
Biola’s first hackathon will provide community and creativity.
Jessica Goddard, Writer May 10, 2017
Biola’s first hackathon will provide community and creativity.

Students draw attention to human trafficking

Caleb Raney/THE CHIMES
Breaking Chains creates awareness for human trafficking by holding an art event.
Hannah Miller, Writer May 3, 2017
Breaking Chains creates awareness for human trafficking by holding an art event.