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Have you been following our coverage? Brush up on the biggest news stories of the past two weeks.
Julianne Foster April 16, 2022

Pitch perfect: For $20,000 prize, student startups strengthen spiels

Pitch perfect: For $20,000 prize, student startups strengthen spiels
March 21 workshop introduces Office of Innovation’s new director and prepares for live finals.
Hope Li, Design Editor March 23, 2022

VIDI Collective saves souls. Postal Coast saves the ocean. GenGen raises awareness. And the Jakarta Academy of Performing Arts aims to revolutionize Indonesian education. Biola students spearhead all four of these startups in the Biola Office of Innovation’s Startup Competition in hopes...

Everything Eagles: Fall Sports Report Cards

Everything Eagles: Fall Sports Report Cards
Handing out grades for how Biola’s five fall teams fared this year.
Austin Green, Managing Editor November 29, 2018

We have reached Christmas season, which also means finals season for us busy, tired college students. Most of us are probably starting to worry about grades right about now, if not outright freaking out about them. So in the spirit of the holidays, I give you the chance to take a break from obsessing...

Remember God’s sovereignty with this playlist

Vic Silva, Staff Writer April 29, 2018

It’s that time of year again, when the semester quickly starts to dwindle into a series of stressful events ranging from term papers to cumulative finals. Students begin the process of pulling out their hair, while repeatedly refilling their coffee cups in desperate need of that caffeine aid. This...

Design class installs swings

"Let the people swing" sign
Repurposing a mural, art students hope to give others rest in the midst of exams.
Jana Eller, Office Manager April 26, 2018

As many students’ stress levels increase in the wake of finals, they can now take a study break on a set of swings in south campus due to design students’ new installation, “Let the People Swing.” “It’s really joyful and it reminds you of childhood,” said Sarah Scholl, senior education...

Faculty and students get the IDEA about professor evaluations

A student completing the IDEA evaluations
Students and staff share how the assessment produces educational change and personal effect.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief April 24, 2018

Though finals week approaches, students too can provide their professors with feedback in the form of the Individual Development and Educational Assessment. PRODUCING IDEAS IDEA evaluations hold great importance for faculty, according to associate provost for faculty advancement Shelly Cunningham....

Library reverberates with chatter

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Staff and students speak of the loudness of the study space during finals week.
Jessica Goddard, Writer May 17, 2017
Staff and students speak of the loudness of the study space during finals week.

Students beat finals with fun

Jordan Wilson/THE CHIMES
Biolans find unique ways to keep calm during finals week.
Bethany Higa, Writer May 17, 2016
Biolans find unique ways to keep calm during finals week.

Travel calms burdened students’ minds

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Before the burden of finals, travel may help students clear their minds before studying.
Tim Seeberger, Writer May 3, 2016
Before the burden of finals, travel may help students clear their minds before studying.

Women’ soccer make Nationals despite loss

Becky Mitchell/THE CHIMES
After losing to Westmont College Saturday in the GSAC Championship, the Eagles were still selected to go to Nationals.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager November 17, 2015
After losing to Westmont College Saturday in the GSAC Championship, the Eagles were still selected to go to Nationals.

Thriving through finals week

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Taking care of our physical and emotional health remains the most helpful way to prepare for our final exams.
Catherine Streng, Writer December 9, 2014
Taking care of our physical and emotional health remains the most helpful way to prepare for our final exams.

Faces of Finals Week

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A look at the physical embodiment of the stress of finals week in the faces of students.
Aaron Fooks, Writer December 9, 2014
A look at the physical embodiment of the stress of finals week in the faces of students.