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The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

SGA: New order of business

SGA: New order of business
Senators discuss Nationball and consider how to serve diverse students.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief • September 1, 2022

The Student Government Association kicked off the semester with its first meeting of the year on Sept. 1. SGA president Christie Macris, senior public relations and strategic communications major, and SGA vice president Andrew Cantelmi, psychology major, led the meeting with their constituents. Macris...

California launches new service-oriented grant program

California launches new service-oriented grant program
Biola students miss an opportunity to participate in a grant.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor • February 9, 2022

On Jan. 18 California Gov. Gavin Newsom launched a new program designed to help send California students to college debt free. The program, named #CaliforniansForAll College Corps, was created to connect students to service opportunities while helping pay for their college fees. COLLEGE AND SERVICE According...

Biola professor assists low income communities by researching food disparities

Dr. Brandon Ware finds new ways to help low income communities eat healthier.
Dr. Brandon Ware receives a grant to fund his research on the role of faith-based institutions in food deserts across the country.
Ashley Grams and Maria Weyne • November 9, 2020

The Office of the Provost is seeking out ways to support the Biola community, whether that is through creating committees, initiatives or providing funding for research. Associate professor of business Brandon Ware was a recipient of a research grant, through which he plans to study how faith-based institutions...

Talbot introduces new 4+1 programs

Much of the new Talbot building was funded by Biola alumni. Their donations have been an asset to the Biola community. | Jessica Lindner/THE CHIMES
The Talbot School of Theology tackles coronavirus setbacks by introducing new programs offered and organizations involved.
Jayne Bickford, Staff Writer • November 3, 2020

Ever since Biola has started to expand its programs, the Talbot School of Theology has added  four new 4+1 programs, which offer both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in five years. The school, which is accustomed to functioning online, has been successfully maintaining and expanding programs...

Grant encourages church discipleship

Rebecca Mitchell/THE CHIMES
Research begins on students’ engagement with the local church.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer • April 4, 2017
Research begins on students’ engagement with the local church.

Suffering demands study

Eliana Park/THE CHIMES
Psychology professor Liz Hall exposes the truth behind Christian suffering.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer • February 21, 2017
Psychology professor Liz Hall exposes the truth behind Christian suffering.

Admissions see rise in applicants

Infographic by Sean Leone/THE CHIMES
With a rise in scholarships, applicants climbed 15 percent compared to last year.
Alondra Urizar, Writer • April 20, 2016
With a rise in scholarships, applicants climbed 15 percent compared to last year.

Grant for current students offsets tuition increase

Infographic by Sean Leone/THE CHIMES
With a 6.37 percent increase in tuition set for fall, current students will receive a $850 grant annually.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer • March 8, 2016
With a 6.37 percent increase in tuition set for fall, current students will receive a $850 grant annually.