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The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Students are willing to make sacrifices to stay on campus

Biola is experiencing declining enrollment as well as faculty and staff cuts.
An interview with students revealed their insights on new COVID-19 guidelines.
Caleb Britt, Staff Writer September 24, 2021

Going into the fifth week of classes, Biolans still enjoy the feeling of in-person classes, chapels and life in general. Events take place around campus and clubs meet throughout the week, providing opportunities for students to engage with their community and make memories together. An investigation...

Student burnout is affecting concentration

Student burnout is affecting concentration
Yes, it is our second semester of remote learning. No, we still do not have a routine.
Brianna Clark, Opinions Editor (Spring 2020) October 19, 2020

When distance learning was implemented over six months ago, we scrambled to adjust. After a summer of rest, recuperation and preparation, we returned to school like seasoned veterans, motivated to learn once again. The turn to midterm season marks the second half of the semester, yet time seems to pass...

Distance learning is difficult to navigate and can be unhealthy

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It may be necessary, but it should only be temporary.
Brianna Clark, Opinions Editor (Spring 2020) September 21, 2020

With the first few weeks of the semester under our belts, distance learning is becoming familiar to students—but not easier. In this new age of technology we are privileged to have accessible education amid a pandemic and we should not take that for granted. However, learning remotely is far from the...

Colleges should not have reopened

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Invest in online learning to keep students and faculty safe.
Evana Upshaw, Opinions Editor September 14, 2020

The pandemic has redefined every facet of our lives and has hit the world of higher education in a unique way. Colleges and universities all over America were given the task of deciding the fate of their students, and in some cases, had to do so without the guidance of their local state or city governments. While...

Rosemead stretches limits

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The Rosemead School of Psychology anticipates accreditation for the first fully online degree-completion program at Biola.
Jana Eller, Office Manager November 3, 2015
The Rosemead School of Psychology anticipates accreditation for the first fully online degree-completion program at Biola.