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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Biola honors MLK’s legacy

Chapel speaker Michael Field calls Biolans to make King's dream of reconciliation a reality by loving God and their neighbor.
A chapel reflects on what the church can do to achieve Martin Luther King’s dream.
Shelby LaPorte, Staff Writer January 18, 2023

Biola’s Division of Diversity and Inclusion department held a chapel on January 18 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Pastor Michael Field, a teaching and executive pastor of staff and ministries at Fellowship Monrovia Church, shared a message that called Biolans to reflect on King’s legacy and what...

Reflections on student journalism

Reflections on student journalism
The best parts of this semester from a student journalism perspective.
Emily Coffey and Hannah Larson December 5, 2022

There are things no one tells student journalists before they join the ranks of weary, sleep-deprived zombies fueled by caffeine and hounded by criticism. Everything is always due but nothing ever feels quite done. Pieces are submitted by deadline only to be shredded by editors and decimated by readers-turned-editors...

There are pitfalls to deciding our truth

There are pitfalls to deciding our truth
Our word choice reflects our lack of moral conviction in our society.
Addison Freiheit, Staff Writer March 10, 2021

It is fascinating how, in a society that is increasingly experiencing political and ideological division, popular catch phrases include “you do you” and “speak your truth.” While these phrases are often employed as a means of giving someone the freedom to make their own decisions, they are often...

Beyond the Bubble: Five bombs go off in Austin

A photoillustration of a student popping a bubble.
Authorities remain uncertain as to bomber’s motive for the attacks.
Christian Leonard, News Editor March 21, 2018

After planting a number of devices which have killed two people and injured four, a serial bomber suspect in Austin detonated an explosive and died as police fired shots on Wednesday. EXPLOSIONS SHAKE AUSTIN Authorities have identified the suspect as 23-year-old Mark Anthony Conditt, and believe...

Beyond the Bubble: Recovering from Charlottesville

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Students respond to nationwide effects of racism.
Dempsey Floria, Writer September 13, 2017
Students respond to nationwide effects of racism.

First female provost formally installed

Jason Lin/ THE CHIMES
Deborah Taylor brings a new perspective to the role of provost and senior vice president.
Jana Eller, Writer October 26, 2016
Deborah Taylor brings a new perspective to the role of provost and senior vice president.