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The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Biola completes its reopening phases for the spring semester

Biola completes its reopening phases for the spring semester
Students are coming back to campus with ongoing COVID-19 safety protocols.
Amber Chen and Bethsabe Camacho March 4, 2021

On Dec. 10, Biola announced that the university would welcome students back to the spring semester in phases. The university set the last phase in March, with hopes that students with no in-person classes would be able to experience on-campus living. A LONG-AWAITED REENTRY The phases were successfully...

BREAKING: Biola experiences its second COVID-19 outbreak

BREAKING: Biola experiences its second COVID-19 outbreak
As Phase 3 students move onto campus, Biolans experience another outbreak within a month.
Maria Weyne and Bethsabe Camacho March 3, 2021

On March 3, the Biola Health Center informed students that there had been a second outbreak on campus. The news came following the beginning of Phase 3, with an estimated 230 new students moving in.  79 CONFIRMED CASES SINCE AUGUST  This happened only a month after the first outbreak on Jan. 29....

A snapshot of Biola’s finances during COVID-19

A snapshot of Biola’s finances during COVID-19
Biola is managing to stay afloat in the midst of a pandemic that has left many financially unstable.
Lacey Patrick and Natalie Willis February 15, 2021

Despite higher enrollment rates than expected last year, Biola has cut expenses and downsized staff in order to combat the financial stressor of the coronavirus pandemic. Even with the lack of housing revenue, the university is managing to withstand a financially challenging season. FINANCIAL IMPACT...

SGA Rundown: COVID-19 safety

SGA Rundown: COVID-19 safety
While starting their last semester in SGA, senators discuss safe returns for students in phase 3.
Maria Weyne, News Editor February 11, 2021

As senators joined for their bi-weekly Thursday meeting, the team discussed the initiatives to inform students about COVID-19 safety measures.  KEEPING THE NEST SAFE  As Biolans return to campus, the Student Government Association was reminded of the content fatigue they may be facing. With COVID-19...

February celebrations may spike COVID-19 cases in L.A. county

February celebrations may spike COVID-19 cases in L.A. county
As Super Bowl weekend comes to an end, officials speculate coronavirus cases going up for the month of February.
Maria Weyne, News Editor February 8, 2021

After the holiday season surge in cases, declines were seen throughout California, leading Gov. Gavin Newsom to lift California’s stay at home order on Jan. 26. Despite the downward trend, Los Angeles County health officials advised residents to be careful with both the Super Bowl LV and Valentine’s...