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“Why Beauty Matters” — an evening with poet Dana Gioia

Internationally acclaimed poet Dana Gioia visited Biola on Wednesday, November 13th to give a lecture on “Why Beauty Matters”.
California State Poet Laureate Dana Gioia speaks on how writers and Christians can reconcile their love for all things beautiful.
Kelly Van Duine, Staff Writer November 17, 2024

The heart of poet Dana Gioia’s work is being able to capture the beauty of God’s creation: “What beauty does is beauty draws us to the infinite number of perfections of creation. It calls forth things in ourselves. The same way it did to me as a kid not knowing this - it calls forth to us to achieve...

Oct. 4 SGA Senate recap: proposal for Deck the Haven

Student Government Association Staff 2024-2025
The Senate meeting on Oct. 4 presents its first big proposal, Deck the Haven
Jamileh Lopez, News Editor October 8, 2024

An earlier version of this article mentioned that SGA’s budget for the year is $7000. This is an error. SGA’s budget for the semester is $7000. The Chimes regrets this error and is committed to correcting all errors of fact. Readers are urged to notify the staff of such errors as soon as possible.   On...

Depolarizing Biola

Student Debate held on Sept. 25, 2024
Bridging Biola hosts a student debate about whether Christ asks Christians to adopt a principle of nonviolence.
Thomas Rahkola, Staff Writer September 27, 2024

On Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 6 p.m., students gathered in Upper Metzger Hall to discuss the Christian ethics of non-violence. The event was hosted by Bridging Biola, a club that seeks to create spaces on campus for students to engage in respectful dialogue about important issues.  FOSTERING DIALOGUE For...

Sept. 20 SGA Senate Recap

Student Government Association Staff 2024-2025
Student Government Association meeting on Friday highlights important changes affecting students this year.
Jamileh Lopez, News Editor September 24, 2024

Many changes have come to Biola this year that directly affect students, however, some don’t know these changes have been made or how they affect them. Freshman Biola students also have been shown to not know about changes continuing as we attend our classes. It is imperative, however, that we remain...

Episode 1: Chimes Rundown

On this week's Torch Radio rundown, the Chimes recaps Nationball results, recent power outages and more.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief September 18, 2022

Trump is still abusing his power

Trump is still abusing his power
The FBI's discovery of classified documents during the Mar-A-Lago raid highlights Trump's improper handling of national security information.
Emily Coffey and Hannah Larson September 7, 2022

On Aug. 8, the Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted a raid on former president Donald Trump’s Mar-A-Lago residence and found 11 boxes of classified White House documents stored there. According to Forbes, the National Archives reported in February that it had arranged to transport 15 boxes of...

New year, new you? Here’s our New Year’s resolutions

New year, new you? Here’s our New Year’s resolutions
Creating manageable New Year’s resolutions.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor January 10, 2022

When I think about New Year’s, I think about the New York countdown and ball drop, the Rose Parade in Pasadena, poppers and fireworks exploding. Each year, I challenge myself to commit to new resolutions, a mix of fun and serious content—resolutions I can actually accomplish.  People around the...

Artists should prioritize COVID-19 safety at their concerts

Artists should prioritize COVID-19 safety at their concerts
A survey reveals that artists who encourage concerts with no mandates are the minority.
Caleb Britt, Staff Writer November 2, 2021

While COVID-19 cases steadily decline, the vaccine mandate for nightclubs and concert venues creates another obstacle for entertainers. Now, singers and concert goers alike grapple with the politics of the virus. While artists continue to use their platform to speak out about COVID-19 protocols, the...

The absence of liberty, equality and fraternity in Haiti

The absence of liberty, equality and fraternity in Haiti
Haiti kidnappings serve as a reminder of the need for missionary work.
Lauren Vander Tuig, Staff Writer October 20, 2021

400 Mawozo, one of Haiti’s most powerful gangs, is believed to be responsible for the kidnapping of 17 missionaries on Oct. 17. According to CNN, after leaving an orphanage, members of the gang held the missionary team at gunpoint and forced them out of their vehicle. The investigation for this case...

Chimes News Quiz

Chimes News Quiz
Have you been following our coverage? Brush up on the biggest news stories of the past two weeks.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor October 1, 2021

 

Negative news leads to a negative worldview

Negative news leads to a negative worldview
We are not optimists because we are only fed pessimism.
Brianna Clark, Opinions Editor (Spring 2020) November 2, 2020

When we check our news applications, tune in to NPR’s Morning Edition or scroll through our daily Twitter feed, we are disproportionately bombarded with bad news. The media heavily focuses on the deadlier side of life—wars, natural catastrophes and oppression—and ignores the positives that are...

Biolan aids victims of Hurricane Laura

Biolan aids victims of Hurricane Laura
The psychology major and mother of one describes the devastating wreckage of tropical storms.
Josh Craig October 21, 2020

A few weeks after Hurricane Laura tore through the southeastern United States, Tammy Sandoval, a 39-year-old senior psychology major, felt called to service. She left the comfort of her own home in hopes of rebuilding what was left for others. Upon arriving, she entered a dark and seemingly peaceful...