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Ed Stetzer appointed dean of Talbot School of Theology

Former Wheaton College administrator Ed Stetzer joins Biola as Talbot dean.
The Talbot School of Theology adds two online programs to their catalog.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor March 13, 2023

On Feb. 21, 2023 Biola announced the appointment of Dr. Ed Stetzer as Dean of the Talbot School of Theology. Stetzer will assume that role starting July 2, 2023. Then, the school recently announced that two online programs will be added to Talbot in fall 2023, the latest alterations in a string...

Church is a place to learn

Church is a place to learn
Teaching should always be part of the church.
Kei-Lynn Wheaton, Staff Writer February 16, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way society functions. For over a year, people retreated into their homes, overcome by fear. This was not limited to places of business and schools but churches as well. The retreat to the home brings up the interesting subject about what it means to learn in the church.  The...

The Great Exchange takes first place in Biola’s Startup Competition

The Great Exchange takes first place in Biola’s Startup Competition
The first fully online startup competition comes to an end, giving first place to an all-female trio.
Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor April 28, 2021

For the first time in the history of the Biola Startup Competition, teams were fully online and spread out. This was also the first time competitors were not joined by the late Bob Harp, the founder of the competition, since his death in 2020.  This year’s winning team was composed of junior business...

Biola’s Theatre 21 students perform live—remotely

Theatre 21 moves to online meetings.
Student and faculty’s creative energy goes toward four semi-live performances, filmed over Zoom.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor April 17, 2021

In just a couple of weeks, the undeniable talent of the Biola theatre program will shine again on the screen, thanks to some handy rigging of green screens, lighting, microphones and a lot of patience. Directors senior theatre major Hannah Hines and senior theatre and Christian ministries double major...

Talbot introduces new 4+1 programs

Much of the new Talbot building was funded by Biola alumni. Their donations have been an asset to the Biola community. | Jessica Lindner/THE CHIMES
The Talbot School of Theology tackles coronavirus setbacks by introducing new programs offered and organizations involved.
Jayne Bickford, Staff Writer November 3, 2020

Ever since Biola has started to expand its programs, the Talbot School of Theology has added  four new 4+1 programs, which offer both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in five years. The school, which is accustomed to functioning online, has been successfully maintaining and expanding programs...

Biolan sisters create Singspiration-inspired worship night

Biolan sisters create Singspiration-inspired worship night
Green Hills Church offers seven:nine to remedy lack of in-person services and chapels.
Jayne Bickford and Ashley Grams October 14, 2020

With chapels fully online this semester, students are looking for other ways to worship. Junior administration major Alissa Wooley and her sister Aidyn Wooley, a Biola alumna, have partnered with Green Hills Church in La Habra to create a Singspiration-inspired worship night called seven:nine. “My...

California fires hit close to home

Photo Courtesy of senior public relations major Taylor Zaengle from Susanville, California.
Students struggle to balance school and the devastating consequences of Northern California fires.
Brianna Clark, Ashley Grams, and Maria Weyne September 7, 2020

Fires have ravaged California over the past several years. At the end of most summers, Northern Californians are overcome with the fear of losing their homes as evacuation orders are dished out across multiple counties. This year was no different, as over 300 fires were sparked due to 11,000 lighting...

Biola around the world

Tampines at Singaporean Independence Day. Photo by senior journalism major Thecla Li.
Students across the globe share photos that capture their reality during an online semester.
Micah Kim, Lacey Patrick, and Ashley Grams September 2, 2020

 

One Big Art Gallery: an artist’s virtual paradise

One Big Art Gallery: an artist’s virtual paradise
The community of creatives stays strong despite the coronavirus.
Samantha Shaw April 14, 2020

Just because galleries and museums have shut down does not mean art needs to go unseen. Senior art majors Jonah Ladesic and Ben Morse recently developed an online virtual art gallery called “One Big Art Gallery.” The Instagram account that features artwork by not only Biola students, but artists...

Biola grants credit/no credit option for Spring 2020 grades

Biola grants credit/no credit option for Spring 2020 grades
Students can switch to the temporary grading system after final grades are submitted May 15.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor April 9, 2020

Due to unforeseen circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic, students will be allowed to choose credit or no credit options for their classes as part of a temporary grading policy for the Spring 2020 semester. Senior Vice President and Provost Deborah Taylor announced the changes via a school-wide...

The pass/fail grading system could save your sanity

The pass/fail grading system could save your sanity
School is the last thing we should stress over.
Brianna Clark, Opinions Editor (Spring 2020) March 31, 2020

The education system is an institution Americans have relied on for the advancement of their futures. Now, it’s unraveling. Universities across the nation are doing everything in their power to keep their curriculum running as smoothly as possible—even if running smoothly means they barely run at...

The pass/fail grading system could severely affect your GPA

The pass/fail grading system could severely affect your GPA
Hopes for high grades keep students motivated to thrive.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor March 31, 2020

COVID-19 turned the world upside down. Universities across the nation, including Biola University, have decided to move all classes online. Students were given a little over a week to move out of the residence halls and travel home. Classes were interrupted and grades were left at stake. For every college...