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The Chimes

Hope Hall welcomes ‘Mr. Icy’

Hope Hall welcomes ‘Mr. Icy’
Hope Hall’s SGA senator succeeds in securing an ice machine for the hall’s kitchen.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor February 27, 2019

Hope Hall residents got a special Valentine’s Day gift this year. On Feb. 14., the residence hall finally succeeded in installing a new ice machine. The ice machine currently sits in the kitchen lounge, waiting to be used by students. PROCESS Gabrielle Morris, Hope Hall’s Student Government Association...

The drummers of the round circle

The drummers of the round circle
First Monthly Drum Circle of the semester meets at Fireplace Pavilion
Natalia Henderson, Freelance Writer February 26, 2019

On Feb. 25, the Biola Conservatory of Music held its monthly drum circle at the Fireplace Pavilion. The event was open to musicians and non-musicians alike, and allowed Biolans across campus to come together and make music. “The coolest thing is seeing people from all different kind of areas of...

Hope Hall floor tours training community for former gang members

Hope Hall floor tours training community for former gang members
Hope’s North Star community takes the opportunity to visit the Homeboy Industries.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor February 19, 2019

On Feb. 15, North Star, a women’s floor on Hope Hall, journeyed to the Homeboy Industries, a Christian youth program that focuses on former gang members. LEARNING Father Greg Boyle, the pastor of Dolores Mission Church, started the rehabilitation program to help rehabilitate former Los Angeles gang...

New chapel series focuses on the theme holy spirit “Poured Out”

New chapel series focuses on the theme holy spirit “Poured Out”
A new chapel series called “Poured Out” will focus on extended time of worship through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit.
Emily Law, Freelance Writer February 15, 2019

On Sunday night, the dimmed lights of Chase Gymnasium created an atmosphere of community as a band from Los Angeles-based church Restauracion Total Los Angeles led the students in a time of prayer and worship during Singspiration. Oscar Merlo, the director of the Center for the Study of the Work and...

SGA chapel encourages voting

Monday’s chapel prepares students and candidates for the upcoming elections through prayer and campaigning.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor February 11, 2019

As the Student Government Association and Student Missionary Union get ready for their annual elections, candidates were given the opportunity to campaign during SGA chapel on Monday. PRAYER Director of Spiritual Development Chad Miller started the session by focusing on an integration of prayer in...

SGA Rundown: Senators hear from The Dwelling and fund scholarships for students

The new SGA logo
A campus group speaks with senators about engaging with students of sexual minorities, and a scholarship proposal passes.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor January 31, 2019

In the third senate meeting of the semester, the Student Government Association heard from leaders of The Dwelling, including Talbot School of Theology graduate student Jacob Keeth, about the importance of being leaders and friends to students who identify as sexual minorities through engaging in conversation...

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

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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...

Biola adds fundraiser to tree lighting tradition

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Families, students and faculty members gathered on Metzger Lawn to participate in the decades-old tradition.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor December 1, 2018

Biola welcomed in the Christmas season Friday with a new fundraiser to supplement its annual Christmas Tree Lighting, a sparkling tradition of music, scripture and fake snow held on Metzger Lawn.   Staff, students, alumni and faculty joined the program to celebrate the season through a...

“The Boys Next Door” joyfully highlights those in the intellectually challenged community

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Theatre 21 presents a two-act comedy-drama 1986 classic.
Brooke Torres, Freelance Writer November 8, 2018

“The Boys Next Door” opens this Friday, Nov. 9, presenting a stellar comedic production with serious and important undertones. This production details the lives of four men with different intellectual challenges and their caretaker Jack. It highlights the different challenges these characters go...

RAs, the superheroes of dorm life

Sophomore Intercultural Studies Major and Thompson Hall RA Erica Manhe is ready to welcome her residents to her room at any time.
By providing numerous services to the Biola community, RAs create a lasting impact on their residents.
Angela Hom, Freelance Writer October 22, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Oct. 18, 2018. Resident Advisors walk past students in the hall, the Caf and from class to class. They are students like the rest of us, but their commitment to resident life sets them apart from the student body. The care they place into every task...

In defense of Calvary Chapel

In defense of Calvary Chapel
Calvary Chapel upholds the definition of a Christian ideal of beauty.
Micah Lynn Brady, Freelance Writer October 22, 2018

In the article, “A 24K eyesore: Calvary Chapel’s redesign failure,” the author expresses a common disapproving opinion of Calvary Chapel’s artistic renovation. While many people maintain that Calvary is too extravagant, confusing or simply ugly, the writer argues that the chapel fails to uphold...

Global students stir the melting pot

Global students stir the melting pot
GSPD hosted a cooking event to promote greater cultural awareness and community.
Eliana Park, Freelance Writer October 8, 2018

On Oct. 6, Andrews Banquet Room transformed into a small-scale globe as local and global students mingled over pupusas and rice dishes from El Salvador, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Chile and the Philippines. Meet the Neighbors is an annual Global Student Programs and Development event where...