The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Biola announces housing and residence life changes

Alpha Hall, Biola's only all-female dorm, will transition to a co-ed dorm.
Dorm changes will impact current and future students.
Shelby LaPorte and Hope Smith • February 6, 2023

Biola's Alpha Hall has been an all-female dorm since its construction in 1966, but this will change effective fall 2023 as it transitions into a co-ed dorm. On Jan. 31, the assistant housing manager, Priscilla Schubert, sent an email to students written by Sandy Hough, the Dean of Community Life and...

SGA Rundown: Christmas activities and student wellness

SGA Rundown: Christmas activities and student wellness
Senators discuss involvement opportunities and student support.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief • November 4, 2021

The Student Government Association discussed student wellness and resilience throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. This week, senators planned Christmas activities to engage students during the holiday season. RESOURCES FOR STUDENT WELLNESS Dean of Student Wellness Lisa Igram gave a presentation on the...

Majority leader visits millennials

Chak Hee Lo/THE CHIMES
Majority leader visits millennials.
Daisy Gonzalez, Writer • May 16, 2017
Majority leader visits millennials.

Students empathize with Syrians

Tim Seeberger/THE CHIMES
The Do Something club hosts event to raise awareness about the Syrian refugee and war crisis.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer • May 2, 2017
The Do Something club hosts event to raise awareness about the Syrian refugee and war crisis.

Community wakes up to diversity

Caroline Sommers/ THE CHIMES
Administration follows up on the Living Out Kingdom Diversity event.
Daisy Gonzalez, Writer • November 16, 2016
Administration follows up on the Living Out Kingdom Diversity event.

Administration reflects on diversity changes

Jose Flores/ THE CHIMES
Pamela Christian shares further updates on Biola’s diversity work.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer • November 8, 2016
Pamela Christian shares further updates on Biola’s diversity work.

The disconnect within our communities

The disconnect within our communities
How can we engage different segments of society to interact with one another?
Zurich Lewis, Writer • March 17, 2015
How can we engage different segments of society to interact with one another?

Associated Students optimistic about senate elections

Grant Walter/THE CHIMES
Despite the past lack of interest in senate positions, Associated Students feels certain that the changes made to the election timing will help attract more students.
Hannah McCauley, Writer • March 3, 2015
Despite the past lack of interest in senate positions, Associated Students feels certain that the changes made to the election timing will help attract more students.