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The Chimes

Biola community stories during LA fires

The sun shines bright red through the smoke-filled sky in Pasadena, California due to the devastating wildfires on Jan. 7, 2025.
Students and an alumnus share their experiences with the fires, as some even evacuated
Olivia Kam, Clarissa Jocelyn, and Hope Li January 19, 2025

Many within the Biola community are local to the Los Angeles and Pasadena area and suffered because of the fires ravaging the region over the past two weeks. Students affected shared their experiences, feelings and stories about the fires. STUDENT STORIES Hillary Ramirez, a junior cinema and media...

GoFundMes and Resources for LA Fires

Couple takes in the devastation of their burnt home after fire destroys it, taken on Jan. 8.
How to support those within Biola affected by the fires and help the larger community
Olivia Kam, News Editor January 12, 2025

The recent fires in Los Angeles County have impacted many within the Biola community including faculty and students.  There are resources for victims of the fires and for those who want to help in addition to multiple GoFundMes organized for those affected. RESOURCES Here are helpful links and...

Updates on the LA County fires

Palisades Fire as seen from Topanga Canyon on Jan. 9, 2025
Numerous fires have sparked across LA County this week, causing large destruction and thousands to lose their homes and evacuate.
Jamileh Lopez and Patricia Yang January 10, 2025

Since Tuesday morning of Jan. 7, fires have erupted in numerous locations across Los Angeles County. Strong winds further fueled the fires, spreading and burning thousands of acres within hours.  11 deaths have been confirmed as of Friday, Jan. 10. PALISADES, EATON AND HURST AS THE FIRST THREE FIRES The...

“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...