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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

BHM: Freshman shares his experience as a minority at Biola

BHM: Freshman shares his experience as a minority at Biola
Alexander Reams explains how the Black community can be better seen and heard, not just when it is trending.
Maria Weyne, News Editor February 24, 2021

While researching what college to apply to, freshman computer science and music composition major Alexander Reams stumbled upon Biola University. Although the school seemed like a predominantly white institution, Reams trusted that this was the Christian university he was meant to attend.  A MINORITY...

SGA Rundown: Senators vote against new proposal

SGA Rundown: Senators vote against new proposal
Senators discussed updating Sandy Hough’s title as Dean of Community Life.
Jayne Bickford, Staff Writer October 15, 2020

The Student Government Association met via Zoom Thursday afternoon to discuss updates from Dean of Community Life Sandy Hough, vote on a new constitution proposal and take part in a diversity training with Chief Diversity Office, Tamra Malone.  WHAT’S NEW FOR SGA Since the Title IX regulation changed...

Biola Counseling Center seeks to continue serving students

Biola Counseling Center seeks to continue serving students
As Biola continues its transition into a remote format, the BCC hopes to continue serving students in any way it can.
Maria Weyne, News Editor September 22, 2020

On March 17, President Barry Corey sent out an email asking students to vacate Biola’s campus and Biola-owned housing, following Gov. Gavin Newsom’s stay-at-home order. This transition caused a spike in mental health issues among young adults, requiring the Biola Counseling Center to quickly transition...

Biola’s teams establish remote community through huddles and virtual lunches

Graphic by Lacey Patrick
Campus engagement and admissions have remained close-knit as they face another semester of online school.
Jayne Bickford, Ashley Grams, and Maria Weyne September 11, 2020

On July 28, President Barry Corey announced Biola would be moving forward in a completely remote format. Although faculty and staff were anticipating this decision, on-campus involvement teams had to come up with new ways to stay connected.  Biola's admissions and on-campus engagement teams had to...