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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Corey’s Corner: The sleep factor

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President Corey explains sleep does not make you weak, but is meant for the week.
President Barry Corey • February 1, 2019

This story was originally published in print on Jan. 31, 2019.  Every year I have a comprehensive physical. This past year, my physician was happy with my health results. If you do not mind my saying so, the bloodwork and the cardio tests and the reflexes and the strength measurements were pretty...

$2.5 million donation funds science school’s first endowed chair

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The School of Science, Technology and Health shows growth with generous endowment.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager • January 30, 2019

In a major victory for Biola’s STEM programs, the School of Science, Technology and Health has been granted its first fully endowed chair thanks to a $2.5 million private donation. Following the completion of the Alton and Lydia Lim Center for Science, Technology and Health, the school has gained...

Design class installs swings

"Let the people swing" sign
Repurposing a mural, art students hope to give others rest in the midst of exams.
Jana Eller, Office Manager • April 26, 2018

As many students’ stress levels increase in the wake of finals, they can now take a study break on a set of swings in south campus due to design students’ new installation, “Let the People Swing.” “It’s really joyful and it reminds you of childhood,” said Sarah Scholl, senior education...

Lim Center dedicated before God, students and faculty

Lim and DBC cut ribbon
Many gathered to celebrate the dedication of the new science building.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) • February 20, 2018

It all started with a vision to bring a state-of-the art science building to Biola. On Friday morning, that dream became a further reality. A PARTY PRAISING GOD As the sun beamed down on the audience, they witnessed the hard work of fundraising, donations and prayer coming to fruition. The Alton...

Caf undergoes surprise inspection

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Facebook posts prompt student to report Caf for health violation.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • September 20, 2017
Facebook posts prompt student to report Caf for health violation.

Science center move-in delayed

Caleb Raney/THE CHIMES
Rain cannot damper students’ and faculty’s excitement about the opening of the new center.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • September 19, 2017
Rain cannot damper students’ and faculty’s excitement about the opening of the new center.

Hope breaks through

Caroline Sommers/THE CHIMES
Mental health is a struggle to maintain, and Biola knows it.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer • March 28, 2017
Mental health is a struggle to maintain, and Biola knows it.

Advocacy for single payer healthcare system benefits students

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The proposed American Health Care Act is an inadequate solution to the Affordable Care Act.
Justin Yun, Writer • March 22, 2017
The proposed American Health Care Act is an inadequate solution to the Affordable Care Act.

Fundraising continues for science center

Cassidy Eldridge/THE CHIMES
After the $180 million campaign comes to an end, funding the science center does not.
Jana Eller, Office Manager • February 27, 2017
After the $180 million campaign comes to an end, funding the science center does not.

School organization offers opportunity

Jason Lin/ THE CHIMES
Exciting changes sprout within Biola’s new science school, allowing professor collaboration on a major scale.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer • December 6, 2016
Exciting changes sprout within Biola’s new science school, allowing professor collaboration on a major scale.

Students exercise body and mind

Anastasia Waltschew/ THE CHIMES
The Biola library recently installed out of the ordinary desks which enable students to study without sitting in chairs.
Samantha Dammann, Writer • September 13, 2016
The Biola library recently installed out of the ordinary desks which enable students to study without sitting in chairs.

Students uncertain about healthy summer recipes

Jason Lin/THE CHIMES
Cafeteria creations lack summertime attention when students try to eat healthy without the same options.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer • May 16, 2016
Cafeteria creations lack summertime attention when students try to eat healthy without the same options.
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