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The Chimes

“The Boys Next Door” joyfully highlights those in the intellectually challenged community

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Theatre 21 presents a two-act comedy-drama 1986 classic.
Brooke Torres, Freelance Writer November 8, 2018

“The Boys Next Door” opens this Friday, Nov. 9, presenting a stellar comedic production with serious and important undertones. This production details the lives of four men with different intellectual challenges and their caretaker Jack. It highlights the different challenges these characters go...

Chimes Weekly News Update on KBR The Torch (Nov. 2, 2018)

November 2, 2018

Every week, the Chimes partners with Biola’s student-run radio, KBR The Torch, to give an update on weekly news. This week’s podcast features host and Chimes Arts & Entertainment Editor Pierce Singgih and Chimes News Editor Isabelle Thompson, includes updates about bike thefts, Candyland, Torrey...

The Conservatory launches Random Acts of Culture with painted piano project

The Conservatory launches Random Acts of Culture with painted piano project
Music and art collide with a painted piano in an effort spur creativity among students.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 18, 2018

In the spring of 2015, students of the music and art departments envisioned a beautifully painted piano to be played by passersby, launching the painted piano project. Now, three years later, the two departments are taking a twist on the project. As of Oct. 17, Biolans can expect to see a fluorescent...

Expect to see the return of pop-up musical performances throughout campus

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Biola’s Conservatory of Music seeks to serve the Biola community through impromptu performances of art.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 27, 2018

Have you ever wanted a peaceful piano melody to accompany your homework endeavors? Have you ever felt like a calming cello piece would be sublime while enjoying lunch at the Caf? With Random Acts of Culture officially re-launching on Oct. 1, faculty and students may soon encounter musical situations...

A place for us

The television side of Hollywood needs to grow in diversity and reflect the world around us.
Jonathan Mull, Writer October 4, 2017
The television side of Hollywood needs to grow in diversity and reflect the world around us.

Social media trivializes our lives

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Facebook harms individual self-image and requires users to maintain a facade of happiness.
Justin Yun, Writer October 26, 2016
Facebook harms individual self-image and requires users to maintain a facade of happiness.

Money creates a YouTube Red Scare

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YouTube users should be wary but optimistic of the new subscription service.
Jacqueline Lewis, Writer March 1, 2016
YouTube users should be wary but optimistic of the new subscription service.

How Chris rocked the Oscars boat

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Chris Rock’s 10 minute monologue addressed structural racism in the best way possible.
Tim Seeberger, Writer March 1, 2016
Chris Rock’s 10 minute monologue addressed structural racism in the best way possible.

Streaming services pause fair pay

Streaming services pause fair pay
Companies like Spotify exploit artist creativity with unequal pay.
Tim Seeberger, Writer March 1, 2016
Companies like Spotify exploit artist creativity with unequal pay.

Opera in a galaxy far, far away

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Students performed the opera “The Magic Flute” with a modern sci-fi twist.
Bethany Higa, Writer February 16, 2016
Students performed the opera “The Magic Flute” with a modern sci-fi twist.

Christian music has a broader definition

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The lines separating Christian music and secular music are blurrier than most think.
Jacqueline Lewis, Writer October 13, 2015
The lines separating Christian music and secular music are blurrier than most think.

Scenes set in stone

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These eight movie sets are classic fan favorites that are worth a visit in Orange County.
Jehn Kubiak, Writer September 28, 2015
These eight movie sets are classic fan favorites that are worth a visit in Orange County.