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The Chimes

Chapel and check-in changes

A chapel attendee scans a QR code to download the iAttended app
New chapel schedule and attendance recording system for chapels implemented
Olivia Kam, News Editor September 19, 2024

An earlier version of this article mentioned that the name of the vice president of Student Development is Mike Muha. His name is Mark Muha. The Chimes regrets this error. We are committed to correcting all errors of fact. Readers are urged to notify the staff of such errors as soon as possible.   The...

A letter to Todd Pickett

Todd Pickett, Dean of Spiritual Development, speaks to students from the pulpit.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor February 2, 2023

When I searched up your name on Google to see what history I could dig up to write this piece with some level of intelligence, it came as no surprise that you listed The Brothers Karamazov as one of your favorite books on your Biola profile.  One of the most outstanding characters in the novel is Father...

Chapel continues in person

Chapel continues in person
As COVID-19 cases rise on campus, students in quarantine do not have access to remote chapels.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor September 22, 2021

On Sept. 20, Biola updated its COVID-19 guidelines, taking effect next week. While many classes prepare to go hybrid or online for three weeks, chapels remain in person. NORMALCY Dean of Spiritual Development Todd Pickett said he believes in the importance of continuing in-person attendance for chapels...