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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

GoFundMes and Resources for LA Fires

Couple takes in the devastation of their burnt home after fire destroys it, taken on Jan. 8.
How to support those within Biola affected by the fires and help the larger community
Olivia Kam, News Editor January 12, 2025

The recent fires in Los Angeles County have impacted many within the Biola community including faculty and students.  There are resources for victims of the fires and for those who want to help in addition to multiple GoFundMes organized for those affected. RESOURCES Here are helpful links and...

Talbot student aims high despite failing kidneys

Talbot student aims high despite failing kidneys
Anna Vollema plans to undergo kidney transplant surgery in the summer—but she still needs a donor.
Julie Hernandez, News Editor April 15, 2019

Sitting across from graduate student Anna Vollema, and seeing her kind smile, dirty-blonde dreadlocks and red plaid shirt tucked into overalls, one would never guess what is going on underneath her skin. Anna’s kidneys are slowly deteriorating. She is not just defined by her health problems —she...

‘You are still wanted’

isaac chandler and rachel Surgalski
A student shares about how she covered her college bills through GoFundMe during a strenuous time.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor January 31, 2019

This story was originally published in print on Jan. 31, 2019.  As many students struggle with the financial aspect of enrollment, some have turned to a new way to pay for school—GoFundMe. Senior interdisciplinary studies major Rachel Surgalski and her partner, junior cinema and media arts major...