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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Spotlight on the Eddy 

Elias Shamoon opens the Eddy with a set of five original songs.
Elias Shamoon and Jake Scott set the stage on fire at the pavilion.
Aaron Rollins, Freelance Writer March 12, 2023

Hosted by the Office of Campus Engagement, the Eddy is an annual on-campus concert at Biola. The fireplace pavilion, located at the center of campus, was the backdrop for the event. This year featured a donut wall, refreshments, a giveaway, a photobooth and two amazing musicians. Students crowded around...

Usual Suspects dance crew dances through Sola Soul and Torrey Conference

Usual Suspects dance crew energizes the crowd at Sola Soul.
Usual Suspects continues to grow and gain momentum as they defy misconceptions of dance by bringing in diversity and unity to campus.
Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 7, 2022

A previously taboo topic at Biola changed how students worship and bring diversity to campus. Kickstarting at Sola Soul during the 2021 Torrey Conference last year, the Usual Suspects dance crew introduced a new perspective on how students can perform in a God-honoring way.  FOUNDING OF USUAL SUSPECTS Emily...

Biola community celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Fiesta Latina celebrates Hispanic culture through song and dance.
The Hispanic Conference and Fiesta Latina festivities honor Latin nations represented on campus.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief September 26, 2022

Hispanic Heritage Month began on Sept. 15, and Biola has made an effort at honoring all the diverse Latin countries represented on campus. Each year, Biola has celebrated this month from Sept. 15–Oct. 15.  “Each year we observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15–Oct. 15 by celebrating...

Blackstone crowned 2022 nationball champion

A widely-loved tradition returns after two-year hiatus.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief September 9, 2022

The majority of the Biola campus filled with zeal as students made their way to Chase Gymnasium for one of the university’s biggest traditions — Nationball. The Biola tradition is a huge dodgeball tournament against dorms, off-campus+community(OCC). The gym filled up with many students full of...

Avengers Assemble: Heroes take home Mock Rock 2022

Heroes celebrate their victory at Mock Rock 2022
Students suit up and unite the student body in the first full-capacity event since the global pandemic.
Emily Coffey and Caleb Jonker April 8, 2022

In the first Mock Rock since 2019, Heroes took home the trophy thanks to popular vote. Professor of psychology Chris Grace, Blackstone Resident Director Carlita Cartwright, and assistant professor of entertainment producing Abel Vang judged the competition, while sophomore psychology major Nicholas Arreola...

SGA Rundown: Senators discuss spring formal

SGA Rundown: Senators discuss spring formal
Senators discuss student safety and semester goals.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief January 20, 2022

This week, the Student Government Association discussed goals for the spring semester and Title IX Coordinator Nallely Lopez gave a presentation about student safety.  SPRING SEMESTER GOALS Senators placed goals to increase interaction with constituents, aiming to promote SGA as a voice for the student...

News Brief: Nationball is postponed indefinitely

Alpha students come together to play dodgeball at Nationball 2019.
Due to concerns over COVID-19, Biola traditions are scrapped or reimagined.
Julianne Foster September 29, 2021

On Sept. 13, Biola announced the indefinite postponement of Nationball—a university tradition. Initially, the Office of Campus Engagement planned to host Nationball in Chase Gymnasium with a precautionary mask requirement. However, Los Angeles County limited indoor capacities to 1,000 people—forcing...