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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Coffee, questions, and worship

Gospel Choir leading Singspiration and celebrating Gospel Fest.
Biola Admissions hosts prospective students for a time at Singspiration along with free coffee.
Olivia Kam, News Editor • January 31, 2024

On Jan. 28, Biola Admissions for undergraduate students hosted an event called Coffee & Singspiration where prospective students were able to come with their questions to Heritage Café for a free coffee before heading over to Singspiration, one of Biola’s weekly chapels. Singspiration is an hour-long...

Hidden food gems on campus

A vegan poke bowl from the Caf, which includes sushi rice, vegan crab meat, coconut meat and other toppings and sauces.
The best meals and beverages students can find at Biola.
Kate Bomar, Photographer • September 11, 2021

After a year of absence, students may find it difficult to find their way around campus food options, as some places like Blackstone Cafe are temporarily closed. Here is a brief insight into the available Biola eateries and their culinary gems.  FIND YOURSELF A FULL MEAL While food regulars at the...

Students serve and study

Caleb Raney/THE CHIMES
Workers share their job experiences at eateries on campus.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) • October 10, 2017
Workers share their job experiences at eateries on campus.

Music regulation revisited: responses a year later

Chak Hee Lo/ THE CHIMES
Students voice their opinions on coffee shop rule.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • December 6, 2016
Students voice their opinions on coffee shop rule.

Secular music cut from coffee shops

Junior communication sciences and disorders major Michalyn Slagle listens to her own music in Commons. | Johnathan Burkhardt/THE CHIMES
Biola reinforces Christian music policy at cafés with a subscription to Pandora.
Amanda Sakowski, Writer • October 13, 2015
Biola reinforces Christian music policy at cafés with a subscription to Pandora.

Cafe opening kickstarts eatery renovations

Cafe opening kickstarts eatery renovations
While the Heritage Cafe boasts new eating options, Facilities plans to update popular eating areas around campus.
Grace Gibney, Writer • April 22, 2015
While the Heritage Cafe boasts new eating options, Facilities plans to update popular eating areas around campus.

Heritage Cafe will provide new dining option in Library

Drawing depicts what the new Heritage Cafe will look like from the outside of the library. | Photo courtesy of Don Sims and Greg Balsano
A new cafe is set to open in the library next spring.
Luke Taylor, Writer • October 22, 2014
A new cafe is set to open in the library next spring.