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Soaring Stories: ‘I am God’s Miracle’

Photo features Senior, Music performance major David Chung embracing another student with a wide smile
Music student David Chung shares the miraculous story of his blessings at Biola.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor November 29, 2018

Senior music performance major David Chung says that his college journey, while difficult, has also been miraculous. He states that he has faced obstacles in his visual impairment and financial difficulties, but that he has faced these obstacles not by himself, but with God. He is currently funded through...

Biola Makes (Ep. 3) — Coleton Myers

This week's Biola Makes features sophomore CMA major Coleton Myers and his love for electronic music.
Michael Nerud, Videographer November 28, 2018

“Glory Sound Prep” Review: Jon Bellion knows no limit of genre

Bellion stuns with authentic, kaleidoscopic messages in his sophomore album.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor November 17, 2018

Although he released his mixtape “Translation Through Speakers” in 2013, Jon Bellion did not become a familiar name until his 2016 single “All Time Low” flourished across radio stations. Since then, fans have been patiently waiting for his much-anticipated sophomore album “Glory Sound Prep,”...

Soaring Stories: Behind the music of Angel Ramirez

Photo by Thecla Li / THE CHIMES
Angel Ramirez pulls back the curtain to a score of music, mentorship and missions.
Eliana Park, Freelance Writer November 5, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Nov. 1, 2018. Since the release of his three singles “Back to Earth,” “Lonely Boy” and “The Hard Way,” singer-songwriter Angel Ramirez has generated a cumulative total of over 10,000 streams on Spotify. MUSIC AS A MILESTONE Behind the heart...

Video: Punk ‘n’ Pie 2018 Recap

Michael Nerud, Staff Videographer October 29, 2018

Punk ‘n’ Pie 2018: let’s taco bout it

Photo by Thecla Li / THE CHIMES
“Daniel, Connor and the Taco Boys” took first place for their second year in a row at the 2018 annual Punk ‘n’ Pie event.
Isabelle Thompson and Micah Kim October 26, 2018

Students and parents gathered for a special treat on Metzger Lawn as the 2018 Punk ‘n’ Pie talent show kicked off family weekend on Friday. “Daniel, Connor and the Taco Boys” claimed Punk ‘n’ Pie victory for the second straight year with taco-related themes in their band music. The...

For All Seasons comes home

Photo by Thecla Li / THE CHIMES
The former chapel band is rising among the ranks of Christian worship music.
Pierce Singgih, Editor-in-Chief (Fall 2019) October 22, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Oct. 18, 2018. Among large-scale church bands like Elevation Worship, Hillsong UNITED and Bethel Music, For All Seasons stands as a growing maverick in the worship music scene. Forged as a Biola undergraduate chapel band, For All Seasons is finding its...

The Conservatory launches Random Acts of Culture with painted piano project

The Conservatory launches Random Acts of Culture with painted piano project
Music and art collide with a painted piano in an effort spur creativity among students.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 18, 2018

In the spring of 2015, students of the music and art departments envisioned a beautifully painted piano to be played by passersby, launching the painted piano project. Now, three years later, the two departments are taking a twist on the project. As of Oct. 17, Biolans can expect to see a fluorescent...

Global student’s fall playlist

Listen to this diverse playlist, recommended by global students.
Thecla Li, Managing Editor October 13, 2018

Music is as vital to the representation of diverse countries as international food or distinguished architecture. As cultures have developed and grown, so do the melodies, rhythms and beats that define them. Can one hear the ringing strings of the Chinese pipa and not picture the snaking Great Wall...

“Malibu Nights” Review: LANY navigates through heartbreak in latest album

“Malibu Nights” Review: LANY navigates through heartbreak in latest album
The wait for LANY’s sophomore album is finally over.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 11, 2018

Indie pop band LANY released their much-anticipated sophomore album, “Malibu Nights,” on Oct. 5. Although it has only been less than a week since its release, most of the album’s songs already boast over 1 million plays on Spotify. This nine-track album fueled by heartache and confusion may as...

Angel Ramirez and BrowderSister rock the Eddy with heartbreaking blues and upbeat rock ‘n’ soul

Photo by Thecla Li / THE CHIMES
Free food, impassioned soul and energetic dancing collide at SPA’s free student concert.
Pierce Singgih, Editor-in-Chief (Fall 2019) October 4, 2018

  Student Programming and Activities’ first Eddy of the semester launched on Thursday, Oct. 4 with thoughtful, hip-moving soul. Featuring free food, free music and a lively atmosphere, students got down to senior music major Angel Ramirez’s heartbreaking bluesy spirit and BrowderSister’s...

Expect to see the return of pop-up musical performances throughout campus

Courtesy of Ryanne McLaren
Biola’s Conservatory of Music seeks to serve the Biola community through impromptu performances of art.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 27, 2018

Have you ever wanted a peaceful piano melody to accompany your homework endeavors? Have you ever felt like a calming cello piece would be sublime while enjoying lunch at the Caf? With Random Acts of Culture officially re-launching on Oct. 1, faculty and students may soon encounter musical situations...