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The Chimes

Record labels exploit deceased artists for profit

"Falling Down," an unfinished song featuring rapper XXXTentacion, was released after his death.
Record labels capitalize off of the demand for deceased artists’ music.
Lauren Good, Staff Writer October 31, 2022

When a music artist passes away, the demand for their work increases — resulting in record labels releasing music from deceased artists to make a profit. Music professionals in the industry debate over the morality of these circumstances. Releasing music after death could be considered a continuation...

Biola gears up for Mock Rock

Team BroPoc ending dance pose at the 2019 Mock Rock competition.
Teams prep for the annual lip-synch and dance battle.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief January 14, 2022

After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, Mock Rock will make a triumphant return to Biola on April 8. One of Biola’s most beloved traditions, this electrifying lip-synch battle pulses with high-energy music and upbeat dance routines. In past years, teams of 40 to 80 students spent months brainstorming...

One Big Art Gallery: an artist’s virtual paradise

One Big Art Gallery: an artist’s virtual paradise
The community of creatives stays strong despite the coronavirus.
Samantha Shaw April 14, 2020

Just because galleries and museums have shut down does not mean art needs to go unseen. Senior art majors Jonah Ladesic and Ben Morse recently developed an online virtual art gallery called “One Big Art Gallery.” The Instagram account that features artwork by not only Biola students, but artists...

Corey’s Corner: Calvary Chapel’s redesign encourages appreciation for art

Corey’s Corner: Calvary Chapel’s redesign encourages appreciation for art
President Barry Corey reminds students that Christians must value art if we value culture.
President Barry Corey October 19, 2018

When I was in college, I took an art appreciation course. I cannot recall the name of the art professor. But one thing I can recall is that I did not have any more appreciation for art when I turned in the final exam than I did when I picked up the syllabus. It was a semester hypnotically flipping...

Entrepreneurship Society flourishes

Elaine Fung and Ashley Moschetti
This past year, students have invited speakers to encourage entrepreneurs.
Jessica Goddard, Features Editor April 26, 2018

Every student knows the feeling of dreaming, and many students have acted upon their dreams, turning their ideas and passions into businesses, such as a cupcake company and T-shirt company. Unfortunately, many never turn their ideas into reality. For this reason, two students co-founded the Entrepreneurship...

Decorations bring competitive fun

Photo Courtesy of Biola Housing
Rate My Space encourages creativity, community and comfort.
Jessica Goddard, Writer October 31, 2017
Rate My Space encourages creativity, community and comfort.

Students should help the tortured artist

Maddi Seyfarth/THE CHIMES
Society needs to stop romanticizing the link between mental illness and artistic creativity.
Justin Yun, Writer March 15, 2017
Society needs to stop romanticizing the link between mental illness and artistic creativity.

Costumes spark creativity and confidence

Caroline Sommers/ THE CHIMES
Halloween provides a delightful time for artistic souls.
Jessica Goddard, Writer October 11, 2016
Halloween provides a delightful time for artistic souls.

Biola celebrates the spirit of creativity

Biola’s annual Arts Symposium featured insight from creative minds.
Bethany Higa, Writer March 9, 2016
Biola’s annual Arts Symposium featured insight from creative minds.

To Paris: From New York with love, empathy and art

To Paris: From New York with love, empathy and art
U.S. city scarred by terror clings to creativity and beauty alongside Paris.
Hannah Wagner, Writer December 1, 2015
U.S. city scarred by terror clings to creativity and beauty alongside Paris.

Never too old to dress up

Illustration by Trevor Lunde/THE CHIMES
Costumes are a way for people to express their personality and creativity.
Jacqueline Lewis, Writer October 28, 2015
Costumes are a way for people to express their personality and creativity.