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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Mass resignations and “quiet quitting” signal shift in work mentality

Mass resignations and "quiet quitting" signal shift in work mentality
Employees are beginning to change their mindset about work, with some going so far as to resign.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief September 6, 2022

After the recent observance of the Labor Day holiday, many contemplate the effects of the Great Resignation, the phenomenon of quiet quitting and the influx of flexible working arrangements. The rapid shift of worker mentality has some employees shifting from a willingness to go beyond their employers’...

Having a mentor improves chances of success

Having a mentor improves chances of success
Students should consider a mentor a necessity, not an option.
Kei-Lynn Wheaton, Staff Writer January 19, 2022

A nervous new student awaits his first day of classes. He sits in the student lounge and overhears a conversation about a mentor who helped someone with their success and gave insightful advice. He sounds excited because he has someone to depend on and ask questions about life or the road map for his...

Being an essential worker has reframed the value of work

Being an essential worker has reframed the value of work
Working amid a pandemic emphasizes the importance of adaptability.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor December 4, 2020

The streets were quiet, void of any usual traffic. There was an eerie calm all around me as I drove to work. It seemed as if the entire world was sleeping. Most Monday mornings consisted of a busy commute to work, dodging an endless stream of cars and trucks along Imperial Highway. However, it all stopped....

Australia’s Prime Minister is addressing climate change without sacrificing economic stability

Australia’s Prime Minister is addressing climate change without sacrificing economic stability
Prime Minister Morrison’s decision to prioritize the economy doesn’t mean he’s ignoring the environment.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor January 24, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Jan. 23, 2020). Koalas. Kangaroos. Wallabies. Five months of devastation and fear. The heart-wrenching images of these beautiful creatures attempting to escape certain death are plastered all over our Instagram pages and news feeds. These are only three...

Student workers given new jobs after grounds crew gets outsourced

Sophomore Kinesiology major Evan Peters works a morning shift with a leaf blower - a shift he will not have for long.
Grounds crew will be handled by a company named BrightView, moving student workers throughout facilities management.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief November 2, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 31, 2019). At 6 a.m., as the sun rose, senior business major Harrison Langer would begin his day as a grounds crew worker. Most mornings he would lug around a heavy leaf blower to clean the campus of debris. Other days, he traded his leaf blower...

First November Career Month considered a success

Photo by Yehju Park / THE CHIMES
The Career Center’s first “November Career Month” offered numerous on-campus events focused on career exploration, experience and connection.
Lily Journey, Freelance Writer November 26, 2018

Students from various majors flocked to numerous events hosted by the Center for Career Development on Nov. 1-16 during Biola’s first Career Month. From the student leadership fair to company tours and recruiter panels, the two-week-long program gave students opportunities to explore career advancement....

Fall Career Expo expands to accommodate 64 booths

Fall Career Expo expands to accommodate 64 booths
Students learn about internships and possible job opportunities at the semi-annual event.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager October 25, 2018

The event tent by Flour Fountain buzzed with activity as students wound their way through the maze of business representatives who showed up for the Career Expo on Wednesday. Returning for its third consecutive year, Biola’s Fall Career Expo gave students the opportunity to learn more about internships...

A number of factors play into students not receiving enough sleep

Stock image of man dozing off on stack of books
As finals approach, students find it more difficult to receive the proper amount of sleep.
Corel Eldridge, Freelance Writer April 18, 2018

All students have been sleep-deprived because of school at least once. Ask any person on campus if they have ever lost sleep because of homework and they will all give the same answer. When an individual is sleep deprived, it affects them in many different negative ways apart from just being tired. Sarah...

Professionals prepare pre-professionals

Speaker talks to students
Career Expo Prep Night gives students tools for meeting potential employers.
Jessica Goddard, Features Editor February 14, 2018

When students reach a certain point in their academic career, they begin to wonder what in the world they will do with their lives. For most, facing the end of their school years produces anxiety. The Career Center aims to ease students’ job-search stress by hosting a yearly career exposition. The...

Give the arts a chance

Give the arts a chance
Humanities students struggle to attain jobs after college due to lack of prior experience.
Ashley Brimmage, Opinions Editor January 24, 2018

Intercultural studies majors have the requirement of serving overseas with a missions organization of their choice to attain experience in the field they intend to go into as a graduation requirement.They have missions prep-courses and spend time preparing for and debriefing from their internship. REQUIRE...

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.

Handshake lends a helping hand

Eliana Park/THE CHIMES
Handshake gained popularity and success in ten months.
Anahi Vences, Writer May 17, 2017
Handshake gained popularity and success in ten months.