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The Chimes

Biola tree lighting kicks off the Christmas season

Biola celebrates the beginning of December with the annual Christmas tree lighting.
Vendor booths, California snow and Dr. Barry Corey make appearances at the event.
Phoebe Vrable, News Editor December 2, 2022

On Dec. 2, Alumni Engagement hosted the annual Christmas Tree Lighting event, which has been a Biola tradition since 1984. For the first time this year, families were invited to shop at vendor booths prior to the main ceremony. The booths featured holiday gifts and confectionery from businesses including...

BREAKING: Biola will remain closed for fall semester

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Los Angeles County health updates force university campus to remain closed.
Ashley Grams and Maria Weyne September 17, 2020

This story was edited on Sept. 17 at 3:15 p.m. with more information. On Thursday, Sept. 17, Biola Internal Communications and the University Compliance Task Force announced the continued closure of campus through the end of the fall semester via email.  “For the balance of this semester Biola...

Elections chapel: a glimpse of the candidates

Elections chapel: a glimpse of the candidates
Students learned about the 2020 SMU and SGA candidates, as well as commemorated Biola’s Day of Prayer.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief February 10, 2020

Students crowded into Sutherland Auditorium for this morning’s election chapel to gain a better understanding of the Student Government Association and Student Missionary Union candidates, as well as honor Biola’s Day of Prayer. Voting opened today and closes tomorrow, and the winner will be announced...

Fall Convocation ushers in the new year and sets new theme for chapel: “With”

President Barry Corey shares additions to the Biola campus and introduces the theme for the new year.
Faculty and student leadership alike welcome the new year by discussing additions to campus and theme for the new year.
Maria Weyne, News Editor September 4, 2019

As the smell of fresh donuts on the tables around Chase Gymnasium filled the air, athletes crammed into their designated seats while other students hurried to find any available spaces before the Fall 2019 Convocation officially started. Then, Student Government Association president Renee Waller...

Corey’s Corner: The abbey makes space for the soul

Corey’s Corner: The abbey makes space for the soul
Barry Corey breaks the silence after month of study leave.
President Barry Corey December 5, 2017

At this time during the fall semester, most Biola students are about to ramp up for finals in order to wind down for Christmas. Winding down is a discipline good for the soul. Last month I took a study leave, decelerating my pace in order to rest and to ponder, to look back in order to look forward....

Candidates care to listen

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SGA members elaborate on importance of hearing from students and administration.
Jessica Goddard, Writer February 22, 2017
SGA members elaborate on importance of hearing from students and administration.

Americans should embrace virtues of hope

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Anger and courage grips nation after presidential election.
Jason Muehlhoff, Writer November 15, 2016
Anger and courage grips nation after presidential election.

A day in the life of Brett McCracken

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Biola’s communications director balances aspects of life with patient experience.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer November 15, 2016
Biola’s communications director balances aspects of life with patient experience.

Senators review the year with Corey

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Senators spend an hour with President Corey, then discuss updates on continuing projects and approve funding for SUB renovations.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer April 18, 2016
Senators spend an hour with President Corey, then discuss updates on continuing projects and approve funding for SUB renovations.