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The Chimes

Xopoc dance crew lights up the stage

Xopoc lights up the stage at Punk 'N Pie.
Xopoc builds community and encourages students to express themselves through worship.
Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 3, 2022

For Biola's Xopoc Dance Crew, dance is a way for performers to bring glory to God while expressing themselves on the stage. During their shows, Xopoc performs stunning choreography under bright lights. Behind the scenes, the dance crew can be found working hard during weekly two-hour dance rehearsals...

Quiet quitting alleviates college stress

Quiet quitting alleviates college stress
Students refuse perfectionism in response to overwhelming expectations in college.
Lauren Good, Staff Writer October 1, 2022

A new trend called “quiet quitting” rejects the notion that work has to take over one’s life. This philosophy increased in popularity recently as the obligation to perform with excellence continues to overwhelm students and workers in the U.S. The swelling pressure put on college students to achieve...

Conservatory hosts fall faculty recital

Conservatory hosts fall faculty recital
Dr. Li-shan Hung, director of piano at Biola, presents a thought-provoking and crowd-pleasing performance.
Brendan Peters, Staff Writer September 28, 2022

Every semester, Biola’s Conservatory of Music gets the rare opportunity to feature one of its own faculty members in recital. On Saturday, the Conservatory featured Dr. Li-shan Hung, professor and director of piano at Biola. The recital program featured selected pieces by Bach, Schubert, Chopin and...

‘The Pirates of Penzance’ is thrilling and hilarious

‘The Pirates of Penzance’ is thrilling and hilarious
The “Pirates of Penzance” is the first live theater performance to light Crowell auditorium in nearly two years.
Kate Bomar, Photographer February 12, 2022

"The Pirates of Penzance" premiered last night on Feb. 11, leaving only three more opportunities to watch the show. Director Jeanne Robison double-casted the show for safety measures to bring life back to the stage after two years of silence. DIRECTOR'S NOTE Robison based the production almost entirely...

A backstage look at Pirates of Penzance

The "Pirates of Penzance"cast gather for a rehearsal.
The Biola Opera is coming to the Conservatory for a long overdue show.
Kate Bomar, Photographer January 25, 2022

This spring the Conservatory will finally host their opera performance, open for one weekend only. “Pirates of Penzance” will hit the theater stage with an exceptional cast. STORYLINE “Pirates of Penzance” follows a young man who is a “slave to duty” until his 21st birthday. After completing...

Christian Clubbing: Hula club dances during chapel

Performers from the Hula Halau club pose in Chase Gymnasium after Monday's chapel.
Biola’s Hula Halau club performs cultural dances as a form of worship.
Macie Cummings, News Editor (Fall 2018) November 29, 2017

The Hula Halau club lead worship for the student body through cultural dances during chapel on Monday morning. WORSHIP THROUGH DANCE This is their first performance in chapel for the school year, although they performed at various school events last spring. They began with two numbers, before chapel...

A gleeful beginning for the Fearless Glee Club

Club takes on first semester with students ready to express their musical talents.
Caitlin Blackmon, Writer September 26, 2017
Club takes on first semester with students ready to express their musical talents.

Slowdive makes unprecedented return

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The shoegaze trailblazers modernize their origins in self-titled release.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager May 9, 2017
The shoegaze trailblazers modernize their origins in self-titled release.

Practice makes performance: A profile on Jessica Stein

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First senior recital performer of the semester Jessica Stein speaks about music, performing and her future.
Jessica Goddard, Writer April 4, 2017
First senior recital performer of the semester Jessica Stein speaks about music, performing and her future.

Chance the Rapper’s Grammy performance endures

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The rapper’s performance became much more than leading worship — it started conversations.
Ashia Lee, Writer March 14, 2017
The rapper’s performance became much more than leading worship — it started conversations.

Maharlika brings the Philippines to Biola

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Biola’s Philippines Culture Night shares unique traditions.
Bethany Higa, Writer April 20, 2016
Biola’s Philippines Culture Night shares unique traditions.

A production that inspects the heart

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Biola Theatre performs the poignant play “An Inspector Calls.”
Bethany Higa, Writer April 13, 2016
Biola Theatre performs the poignant play “An Inspector Calls.”