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STATIONS: RESURGAM exhibition explores themes of grief, lament and beauty

Dan Callis stands beside his painting "Hail Mary: Blessed Art Thou."
Art professor Dan Callis focuses on grief and hope in his exhibition STATIONS: RESURGAM in Biola's Green Art Gallery. 
Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo, Arts & Entertainment Editor April 8, 2023

Within the Green Art Gallery during March, “STATIONS: RESURGAM” by art professor Dan Callis explored themes of grief, lament, and meaning-making through a variety of multimedia pieces.  STATIONS: RESURGAM The exhibition featured four different collections of artwork, including one group of fifteen...

Biolan reflects on quakes in Turkey and Syria

The earthquake caused massive architectural damage in Turkey.
Eunji Tark shares thoughtful insights on the catastrophe and what Biolans can do to help.
Emma Trueba, Staff Writer February 25, 2023

The death toll from earthquakes in Turkey and Syria has continued to rise, with over 44,218 fatalities in Turkey and 5,914 fatalities in Syria as of this Friday evening. Deadly earthquakes and over 4,300 aftershocks have continued to rock the area in the last month, leaving millions of citizens displaced...

Higher education trends inform student realities

Biola is experiencing declining enrollment as well as faculty and staff cuts.
The Chimes explains employment cuts, drop in enrollment and Biola's debt.
Amelia Schuhler, Opinions Editor February 23, 2023

Clarification: February 27 The sociology professor referenced in the article is a university staff member who teaches part time. He is an adjunct who does not have full-time faculty status.  On Wednesday, Feb. 8, my sociology professor began class by addressing his departure from Biola. He would...

Tyre Nichols, Black History Month and Biola

A demonstrator at the Ohio State House in Columbus, Ohio protests Tyre Nichols's death.
There is space to mourn Nichols's death as well as celebrate Black history.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief February 10, 2023

One of the first things one sees after clicking on the “MasterPieces” tab of Tyre Nichols’s photography website is a snapshot of a crowded Beale Street illuminated by neon signs and bursting with life. The brightly lit thoroughfare teeming with people is an eye-catching juxtaposition with another...

Isolation and grief must be addressed throughout the world and at Biola

Isolation and grief must be addressed throughout the world and at Biola
There must be more action to better mental health after the pandemic resides.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor November 19, 2021

The world shut down for months. Every person felt the physical repercussions of COVID-19. Driving on the I-5 after packing dorm rooms in March 2020, it seemed that suitcases and packing boxes also shielded the rearview windows of adjacent cars, driving home indefinitely.  Isolation came with its...

Pastoral Care overcomes distances

Pastoral Care overcomes distances
Pastoral Care extends its services and hopes to continue serving students despite the distance.
Bethsabe Camacho and Maria Weyne October 2, 2020

When Biola first announced its transition to a fully online format, many departments had to be innovative with their approach on how to serve students. Following the Biola Counseling Center's footsteps, Pastoral Care already had their online booking system in place, making the transition process a lot...

Christians need to address depression more often

Christians need to address depression more often
Depression is one of the most well-known struggles of humanity, though it seems to be under the radar for many Christians.
Maria Weyne, News Editor March 28, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 28, 2019). Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses in America with approximately 7.1 percent of all adult Americans having at least one major depressive episode. Despite such a high number of Americans suffering from depression, many...

Let us grieve whether in person or online

Photo Illustration by John Uy/THE CHIMES
Critics of online mourning of public figures fail to recognize the complexity of celebrity and human grief.
Jacqueline Lewis, Writer May 10, 2016
Critics of online mourning of public figures fail to recognize the complexity of celebrity and human grief.

Senior art installments tackle tough topics

This year’s senior projects cover controversial and uncomfortable subjects.  Jessica Byrd, senior BFA with a graphic design emphasis, has been building her pieces since January.  |  Jason Lin/THE CHIMES
This year’s senior projects cover controversial and uncomfortable subjects.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer April 20, 2016
This year’s senior projects cover controversial and uncomfortable subjects.

An approximation of the inevitable

Photo courtesy of Charlie Bergum
Sufjan Stevens publicly grieves the mother he never knew.
Evan Stewart, Writer October 28, 2015
Sufjan Stevens publicly grieves the mother he never knew.

Growth through grief

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Music strengthens our communities with empathy.
Christian Davis, Writer October 6, 2015
Music strengthens our communities with empathy.

New ministry calls for transparent community

Senior sociology major Lydia Rankin speaking for the recent sociology department chapel, hosted by Biola Broken ministry, addressed pain and suffering present in the Biola community. | Marika Adamopoulos/THE CHIMES
A recent sociology department chapel, hosted by Biola Broken ministry, addressed pain and suffering present in the Biola community.
Jenna Kubiak, Writer March 5, 2015
A recent sociology department chapel, hosted by Biola Broken ministry, addressed pain and suffering present in the Biola community.