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CMA Groundbreaking Ceremony and Construction Update

Biola leaders and special guests break ground for the new Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts building in September 2024. Pictured from left to right: Jacqueline McCauslin, Brad Cole, Curtis Baker, Brian Phillips, Matthew Hall, Tom Halleen, Barry H. Corey, Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson, Sean Ellingson, Mike Maples, David Vazquez, and Susan Ishii.
Special guests attend the CMA Groundbreaking Ceremony and construction begins as details of the building are revealed
Olivia Kam, News Editor October 8, 2024

Biola’s western campus has some of the newest buildings, the latest of which is the Lim Center. The long-awaited launch of the Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts (CMA) studio facility marks the beginning of the next addition. The construction site, however, takes up significant space, closing...

Biola accepts an extensive donation for the School of Cinema and Media Arts

Model of the new Cinema and Media Arts building.
In-N-Out owner gifts Biola its biggest donation in 115 years. Students wonder what this means for the School of Cinema and Media Arts and others.
Monica Salazar-Jimenez, Opinions Editor April 30, 2024

This article has been removed following comments from Biola University. Update (April 30, 2024): After extensive review from advisors, deans, and the administration of Biola University, the Chimes has been asked to withhold republishing the following article despite multiple attempts from the Chimes...

Social media and college students, part I

Social media and college students, part I
A Christian approach to wanting to be ‘liked.’
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor October 18, 2021

Ninety-eight. Ninety-nine. One hundred. I finally reached one hundred likes on my latest post. OK, now my next goal is 170. I think my record of likes on a single Instagram post is 160. I cannot compete with college students who maintain over one thousand followers, constantly comparing their posts to...

SGA Rundown: In-N-Out truck

The new SGA logo
Senators meet to discuss the last proposal of the year.
Maria Weyne, News Editor April 8, 2021

The Student Government Association met for their biweekly senate meeting on Thursday to discuss the last proposal of the year. Bluff senator Schylar Turpel was responsible for presenting a proposal for SGA to bring an In-N-Out truck to Biola’s campus on April 29.  IN-N-OUT PROPOSAL  Turpel submitted...

SGA Rundown: Budget cuts and voting

SGA Rundown: Budget cuts and voting
Senators voted on proposals while juggling new financial challenges as their budget was cut by roughly $11,000.
Maria Weyne, News Editor October 24, 2019

This week, Student Government Association Vice President of Finance, Information Technology and Human Resources Thomas Burgess informed the senate that their budget had suffered an unexpected cut. The budget for this year originally sat at $30,000 but has dropped to $16,000 due to a misunderstanding...

California Democratic Party attempts to boycott In-N-Out

In-N-Out sign
You may be an exemplary business, but backing the wrong party gets you blacklisted.
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor September 3, 2018

In the third act of Shakespeare's “Julius Caesar,” Caesar stands before the senators of Rome, seeking to redress their concerns. During the proceeding, Casca shouts, “Speak, hands for me!” signaling the senators to pull out their knives and assassinate Caesar. The tragic words, “Et tu [You...

President Corey visits on busy senate day

SGA Logo
Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor December 4, 2017

The Student Government Association had a Q&A time with President Barry Corey, discussed the spring 2018 budget and voted on this semester’s last round of open proposals. Corey opened the time by reading John 16:33 and sharing about how the semester has gone for him, specifically about his time...

Last proposal day of semester totals $17,620

Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor November 16, 2017

Before the Thanksgiving break, Student Government Association discussed the rebranding of SGA, heard seven proposals and voted on four proposals. SGA vice president of community relations Lauren Peterson shared about SGA’s rebranding plan. Peterson and visual brand manager Austin Bland were inspired...

All hail the queen of burgers and business

Caitlin Blackmon/THE CHIMES
The CEO of In-N-Out shared the sacrifices and dedication she needed to carry on her grandfather’s legacy.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer October 2, 2017
The CEO of In-N-Out shared the sacrifices and dedication she needed to carry on her grandfather’s legacy.