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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Biola merges Schools of Humanities and Fine Arts

Biola merges Schools of Humanities and Fine Arts
The new School of Arts and Letters promises a more integrated liberal arts experience and comes as Biola develops its new core curriculum and prepares for an anticipated drop in college applicants.
Thomas Rahkola, Editor-in-Chief April 30, 2026

Biola is set to launch its new School of Arts and Letters (SoAL) in the Summer of 2026, joining together the current School of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) and School of Fine Arts and Communication (SOFAC). The change will occur as Biola is in the process of developing its new core curriculum,...

Swing Dance club twirls around the courtyard

Emily Justiniano and Andrew Schundler practice their swing dance moves.
Students socialize with friends and learn new dance moves.
Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief December 4, 2022

Every Friday evening, members of Biola’s Swing Dance Club twirl around in pairs in the library courtyard. The Swing Dance club, currently headed by a team of seven leaders, was founded in 2014 by several students who wished to share the joys of swing dancing.  Hannah Jensen, sophomore English major...

Xopoc dance crew lights up the stage

Xopoc lights up the stage at Punk 'N Pie.
Xopoc builds community and encourages students to express themselves through worship.
Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 3, 2022

For Biola's Xopoc Dance Crew, dance is a way for performers to bring glory to God while expressing themselves on the stage. During their shows, Xopoc performs stunning choreography under bright lights. Behind the scenes, the dance crew can be found working hard during weekly two-hour dance rehearsals...

A Q&A with Todd Guy

Todd Guy
Get to know the future School of Fine Arts and Communications dean.
Jessica Goddard, Features Editor March 21, 2018

Q: WHAT’S YOUR BACKSTORY? A: “I did my undergraduate work at Marion College, and while I was there, I studied church music, music education and applied voice… Then went on and got my master’s at Northwestern University in Chicago. I knew that I wanted to either teach at the collegiate level...

Mosquitos buzz onto campus

Caleb Raney/THE CHIMES
With the West Nile virus still a looming problem, staff advise students of preventative measures.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief October 4, 2017
With the West Nile virus still a looming problem, staff advise students of preventative measures.

Art department chair no longer empty

John Uy/THE CHIMES
Zehavi Husser fills position with goals to foster community and strengthen the department.
Alondra Urizar, Writer February 24, 2016
Zehavi Husser fills position with goals to foster community and strengthen the department.