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The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Alpha Hall adjusts to being an all-freshmen and co-ed dorm

Student seen walking into the newly co-ed Alpha Hall.
New semester ushers in big changes for Alpha Hall.
Olivia Kam, News Editor • September 19, 2023

Last year, Biola announced that there would be changes to housing and residence which garnered a variety of responses. Alpha Hall was one of the residence halls that changed the most with the arrival of the fall 2023 semester.  INITIAL ANNOUNCEMENT  On Jan. 31, an email was sent out to undergraduates...

SGA Rundown: Senators discuss housing changes

SGA Rundown: Senators discuss housing changes
Director of housing and residence life shares updates.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief • February 3, 2023

This week, the Student Government Association discussed the recently announced housing changes.  DORM AND APARTMENT CHANGES Director of Housing and Residence Life Spencer Green explained some of the housing changes which Biola recently announced. Green said that Biola housing has emergency rooms,...

Soaring Stories: ‘I am God’s Miracle’

Photo features Senior, Music performance major David Chung embracing another student with a wide smile
Music student David Chung shares the miraculous story of his blessings at Biola.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor • November 29, 2018

Senior music performance major David Chung says that his college journey, while difficult, has also been miraculous. He states that he has faced obstacles in his visual impairment and financial difficulties, but that he has faced these obstacles not by himself, but with God. He is currently funded through...

Facilities management rolls up their sleeves

Calvary Chapel interior
Over the summer, facilities management will work on several projects in and around Calvary Chapel.
Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor • April 23, 2018

While the semester wraps up for students, facilities management will soon begin working on many projects that will continue throughout the summer. The projects range from Calvary Chapel renovations to restoring Sigma Hall to a live video feed connection between Sutherland Hall and Calvary Chapel....

Campus crowds with possible students

During University Day, current students share their memories of visiting as prospective students.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) • November 14, 2017

The hunt is on with hundreds of thousands of high school students on the prowl for their best choice. Their prey? Colleges and universities. Biola offers many preview days for prospective students such Biola Bound, Spring Preview Day and recently, University Day, which Biola held from Sunday to...

Community change forces major adjustment

Jason Lin/THE CHIMES
Resident advisors who switch halls have to adapt to an entirely different dorm culture.
Austin Green, Managing Editor • May 3, 2017
Resident advisors who switch halls have to adapt to an entirely different dorm culture.

Day in the Life: A grad student commuter’s life

Courtesy of Ariel Bollant
Whether students drive or walk to commute, they must prepare for a full day of classes.
Malchiel-Melchior La’ Viollette, Writer • April 5, 2017
Whether students drive or walk to commute, they must prepare for a full day of classes.

Students need more open hours

Eliana Park/THE CHIMES
Biola residents need to voice their opinion to encourage positive change.
Tim Seeberger, Writer • March 2, 2017
Biola residents need to voice their opinion to encourage positive change.

A walkabout through upper and lower dorms culture

Anastasia Waltschew/THE CHIMES
Many factors can affect a dorm’s personality and create a unique living experience for students.
Bethany Higa, Writer • March 8, 2016
Many factors can affect a dorm’s personality and create a unique living experience for students.

Transfer students discover community

Photo courtesy of Rebekah Diller
Sometimes learning to live in a new campus culture can educate you more than class.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer • March 1, 2016
Sometimes learning to live in a new campus culture can educate you more than class.

The start of a legacy

Photo courtesy of Meleca Consultado
Blackstone resident advisors begin new traditions of leadership in the dorm’s first year.
Jenna Kubiak, Writer • September 6, 2015
Blackstone resident advisors begin new traditions of leadership in the dorm’s first year.

North Hall opens for student visitors

A room is set up in the new North Hall dorm for students to tour, giving viewers an idea of what the completed rooms will look like in the fall.  |  Marika Adamopoulos/THE CHIMES
With housing selection approaching in March, students tour North Hall rooms.
Grace Gibney, Writer • February 24, 2015
With housing selection approaching in March, students tour North Hall rooms.
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