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The Chimes

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The Chimes

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...

Azusa reaffirms biblical standard for student couples

people walking past a sign that says azusa pacific
Azusa and Biola have competitive differences but the same deep calling.
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor October 13, 2018

Biola’s volleyball victory over Azusa Pacific University during the Oct. 3 Cornerstone Cup rivalry game was an immense cause for celebration. However, two days prior to the game, there was a cause for celebration that seemed to glide under the radar. Amid a report from Zu Media, Azusa Pacific’s...

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...

Soaring Stories: Global student Baillie Myers redefines her Identity at Biola

Global student sophomore Baillie Myers
Global student talks about her struggle transitioning from Mexico to the Biola environment.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager September 29, 2018

As if adjusting to college life is not hard enough, global student Baillie Myers also had to become accustomed to American culture upon moving from Puebla Mexico to Biola, her freshman year. While the sophomore psychology major is technically an American citizen, she has always felt her real home...

Wednesday Wake-Up Photo Gallery

Wednesday Wake-Up Photo Gallery
Eliana Park, Freelance Photographer September 21, 2018

Global students bridge the cultural gap on campus

Photos & Collage by Thecla Li / THE CHIMES
The Student Union Building served as the hub of heritage as students were invited into an awareness of Spanish culture.
Eliana Park, Freelance Writer September 21, 2018

Once every month, global students wake up the rest of Biola’s student body to a morning of culture, community and collaboration. Wednesday Wake-Up is an event hosted by the Global Student Programs and Development bridging events team, a group of students whose aim is to develop a community between...

Alumni question fairness of Title IX process

Dawn White holding an "it's on us" sticker
Campus community discusses importance of equity when handling sexual assault cases.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief April 11, 2018

THIS STORY IS PART TWO OF A THREE-PART SERIES ABOUT TITLE IX AT BIOLA. READ PART ONE OF THE SERIES HERE. Thinking back to when two students she knew found themselves on opposite sides of a Title IX investigation of sexual assault, 2016 alumna Rachel Alfaro believes the process has a problem of inconsistency....

Culture strips church of identity

Culture strips church of identity
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor March 13, 2018

Over spring break, B Street Theatre opened a new season featuring the play "Gandhi!", a story about a middle school boy in detention who must read Gandhi's autobiography. In each passing scene, Monhondus begins to delight in the lessons of his people’s ancestor. The play climaxes with Monhondus...

Brett McCracken speaks at inaugural CAM Talks

Brett McCracken speaking at the first Culture and Media Talk."
McCracken shares his perspective on the integration of Christianity in culture creation.
Madisyn Steiner, Freelance Writer February 12, 2018

The journalism and public relations department hosted their first “Culture and Media Talk” event alongside the communication studies department, which encouraged students to shape culture around them by including their beliefs in their art on Feb. 8. CREATING CULTURE The event is one of three...

Mexican American Identity

Ashley Brimmage/THE CHIMES
Americanized, thinned paint on my dirty skin.
Hailey Zendejas, Writer October 11, 2017
Americanized, thinned paint on my dirty skin.

Christians should stand for the flag

Caitlin Gaines/THE CHIMES
The acceptance of culture includes our own.
Eric Nimmo, Writer October 5, 2017
The acceptance of culture includes our own.

Celebration enlightens perceptions

Rebecca Mitchell/THE CHIMES
Students engage with Hispanic Heritage Month.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer September 19, 2017
Students engage with Hispanic Heritage Month.