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

Repair and renovation progress on Biola’s campus

Renovation projects at Chase Gymnasium and Lansing Pool are two of several construction efforts happening at Biola.
Improvements around Biola come with hurdles to the community’s routine.
Dalet Valles and Phoebe Vrable • October 11, 2022

Small tents instead of lockers, inaccessible Metzger offices and decreased parking availability are all evidence of construction work on Biola during the past two months.  According to Associate Vice President of Facility and Auxiliary Operations Brian Phillips, some of the invasive construction...

Zuckerberg loses trust with users through poor leadership

Zuckerberg loses trust with users through poor leadership
Introducing Metaverse after whistleblower reveals shortsighted leadership.
Caleb Britt, Staff Writer • November 13, 2021

Everyday people are impacted by the choices made at the hands of powerful men and women. Many of those leaders run businesses that are an essential part of people’s daily lives. Mark Zuckerberg is one of those people who has a great amount of influence on the lives of those who interact daily with...

Biola Library serves students after a year of budget cuts

Biola Library serves students after a year of budget cuts
With lack of funding and staffing, the library navigates changes to its operation.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor • November 5, 2021

Following a year of financial strife Biola made budget cuts, and the Biola Library was no exception. Dean of the Library Gregg Geary explained that Biola cut the library's budget by $400,00 dollars during the 2020-2021 school year. Entering the 2021-2022 school year Geary explained that Biola restored...

Christians should save their money this Halloween

Christians should save their money this Halloween
Spending money on Halloween fuels an industry that is the antithesis of Christianity.
Caleb Britt, Staff Writer • October 25, 2021

The National Retail Federation estimated that the average person spends about $100 on Halloween for costumes, candy, cards and decorations. There are many other unforeseen costs associated with Halloween that can make it one of the more expensive “holidays” of the year. On Halloween, people are...

A snapshot of Biola’s finances during COVID-19

A snapshot of Biola’s finances during COVID-19
Biola is managing to stay afloat in the midst of a pandemic that has left many financially unstable.
Lacey Patrick and Natalie Willis • February 15, 2021

Despite higher enrollment rates than expected last year, Biola has cut expenses and downsized staff in order to combat the financial stressor of the coronavirus pandemic. Even with the lack of housing revenue, the university is managing to withstand a financially challenging season. FINANCIAL IMPACT...

SGA Rundown: Theme of transparency leads new administration

SGA Rundown: Theme of transparency leads new administration
Communication team announces podcast release date and a simplified budget, both available to students.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor • September 3, 2020

The Student Government Association met this Thursday via Zoom to kick off the remote fall semester. SGA president Keren Godwin and vice president Gretchen Ferguson led introductions as members zoomed in from across the country.  CONTINUING COMMUNITY  Ferguson explained how SGA plans to continue empowering...

SGA Rundown: proposed budget cuts for SMU, SMB, SGA and Campus Engagement

SGA Rundown: proposed budget cuts for SMU, SMB, SGA and Campus Engagement
Senators vote on amendment proposal, push financial vote to next week and hear updates on the fall semester.
Sophia Silvester, Staff Writer • April 24, 2020

The Student Government Association met on Thursday to hear from a representative from the Student Media Board and to vote on President Renee Waller’s proposal regarding the financial controller position. 1% PROPOSED CUT Journalism professor Michael Longinow visited the meeting to discuss the proposal...