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The Chimes

Biola’s Symphony Orchestra

Biola’s Symphony Orchestra during the PRISM Concert 2024
Tubist Alyssa Moriel gives an insider's look at one of Biola’s concerts.
Shelby LaPorte, Entertainment Editor November 13, 2024

On Nov. 8, in Lansing Recital Hall, director Daniel Brier conducted the Biola Symphony Orchestra, inspiring the spirit of the Thanksgiving season. But filling the hall with the beautiful melodies of famous compositions is no easy feat. Lots of time and practice went into the making of this performance. BEHIND...

Reconsecrating Ethel Lee Auditorium

People walk into the newly renovated Ethel Lee Auditorium
A renovated Sutherland Auditorium renamed in honor of historic Biola Bible Woman.
Thomas Rahkola, Staff Writer September 13, 2024

On Monday, Sept. 9 at 9:30 a.m. Biola hosted a dedication ceremony for the Ethel Lee Auditorium (formerly Sutherland). The auditorium, one of the oldest buildings on the La Mirada campus, has seen a complete renovation including new ADA accessibility, a green room and a new control booth. The name...

Biola dedicates new art building

Biola dedicates new art building
Faculty, staff and students celebrate completion of Bardwell Hall.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor September 17, 2021

On Sept. 17, Biola dedicated the new Bardwell building with a chapel service that celebrated the gifts of God, commemorating Bardwell Hall as a new gift to Biola. The service, titled “Extravagant Gifts,” highlighted the history of the art program and the people who contributed to the development...

Library becomes an open book

Rebecca Mitchell/ THE CHIMES
La Mirada Library opens with major changes complete.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer November 25, 2016
La Mirada Library opens with major changes complete.

1910, the earliest record

Jason Lin/ THE CHIMES
The beginning of Torrey Bible Conference acclaims R.A. Torrey but not at first.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer October 5, 2016
The beginning of Torrey Bible Conference acclaims R.A. Torrey but not at first.

Blackstone Hall dedicated to founder

Marika Adamopoulos/THE CHIMES
Relatives get together to celebrate William E. Blackstone’s legacy in a dedication ceremony.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer October 7, 2015
Relatives get together to celebrate William E. Blackstone’s legacy in a dedication ceremony.

A New Identity for Political Science

Students have a discussion in their international relations class taught by Professor Tom Copeland. | Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES
For the first time in Biola history, the Political Science major branches off and becomes its own department.
Victoria Leigh Ward, Writer September 16, 2014
For the first time in Biola history, the Political Science major branches off and becomes its own department.