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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Biola hosts its first in-person chapel of 2021

Biola hosts its first in-person chapel of 2021
Phase 1 and 2 students experience chapel outside of the screen for the first time in almost a year.
Maria Weyne, News Editor • February 18, 2021

Following Biola’s announcement of chapel attendance being mandatory for Phase 3 on-campus living. On Feb. 17, students gathered outside in Lot C to attend chapel together for the first time since March 2020. The Chapel Accountability department announced the event would be taking place on Monday via...

Biola Athletics begins weekly COVID-19 testing

Biola Athletics begins weekly COVID-19 testing
As Biola moves into Phase 2 of their COVID-19 Action Plan, student nurses are teaming up with Athletics to test players for the virus.
Andi Basista, News Editor • October 23, 2020

It has been a little over a month since Biola began their three-part reopening COVID-19 Action Plan. On Oct. 8, the Athletic Department transitioned from a highly restrictive Phase 1 into a slightly more relaxed Phase 2. Athletes on campus are still expected to maintain 6-foot social distancing measures,...