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The Chimes

Biola’s Dead Poet’s Society: a creative’s outlet through a club community

Biola’s Dead Poet’s Society: a creative’s outlet through a club community
A student-led club on campus which centers around writing and sharing poetry in community, while keeping the heart of the club centered around Christ through reading Scriptural and Christian poetry.
Izzy Putney, Staff Writer October 20, 2025

The Biola Dead Poets Society, is a student-led club that began in the spring of 2025. The heart came from Audrey Sanders, a junior transfer theology major with a concentration in Bible Exposition. Sanders, having been a writer her whole life, attempted to begin a club at her high school, imitating the...

The art of staying childlike: an interview with Professor Chris Davidson

The art of staying childlike: an interview with Professor Chris Davidson
As this year’s Torrey Conference unpacks the theme of childlike faith, Professor Chris Davidson explores how creativity, poetry and discipline can open us up to childlike wonder.
Shelby LaPorte, Entertainment Editor October 9, 2025

This year’s Torrey Conference dived deep into the idea of childlike faith with the help of several speakers. Chris Davidson, a professor of English here at Biola University, will be hosting one of the nine breakout sessions on Wednesday, discussing how faith and creativity impact one another. BECOMING...

“Why Beauty Matters” — an evening with poet Dana Gioia

Internationally acclaimed poet Dana Gioia visited Biola on Wednesday, November 13th to give a lecture on “Why Beauty Matters”.
California State Poet Laureate Dana Gioia speaks on how writers and Christians can reconcile their love for all things beautiful.
Kelly Van Duine, Managing Editor November 17, 2024

The heart of poet Dana Gioia’s work is being able to capture the beauty of God’s creation: “What beauty does is beauty draws us to the infinite number of perfections of creation. It calls forth things in ourselves. The same way it did to me as a kid not knowing this - it calls forth to us to achieve...

Inkslinger returns

Inkslinger returns
The Inkslinger club hosted its annual launch party for its 2018–2019 published journal.
Jenna Owens, Freelance Writer April 27, 2019

Biola’s very own literary journalism club, The Inkslinger, held its annual public reading of literature and visual works created by the club participants, celebrating the release of this year’s edition of its literary journal at Sycamore Lawn on April 25. Inkslinger combines the efforts of editors,...

The Lent Project 2019 makes a spiritual impact on subscribers

The Lent Project 2019 makes a spiritual impact on subscribers
The Center for Christianity Culture and the Arts offers daily online devotionals for the season of Lent.
Emily Law, Freelance Writer April 19, 2019

As Lent season comes to a close, the Center for Christianity Culture and the Arts finishes its sixth year of the Lent Project. The daily online devotionals speak to the project’s roughly 38,000 subscribers through Scripture, art, poetry and music. This year, the Lent series was offered from March...

Rupi Kaur: a stunning craftsman of intricate poetry

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Kaur reminds one of the importance of emotional connection with oneself.
Vic Silva, Writer October 18, 2017
Kaur reminds one of the importance of emotional connection with oneself.

Clubs hold open-mic event

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The Hope Rising and Breaking Chains clubs co-hosted an event to raise awareness.
Jana Eller, Office Manager April 12, 2017
The Hope Rising and Breaking Chains clubs co-hosted an event to raise awareness.

Praise Through The Wordplay

Prayer Through Poetry provides students the ability to creatively experience their grand Creator.   |   Jacob Knopf/ THE CHIMES
Prayer Through Poetry provides students the ability to creatively experience their grand Creator.
Joseph Lyons, Writer October 18, 2016
Prayer Through Poetry provides students the ability to creatively experience their grand Creator.

Community comes together against sexual assault

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The It’s On Us campaign seeks to increase sexual assault awareness through specialized events.
Jana Eller, Office Manager April 28, 2016
The It’s On Us campaign seeks to increase sexual assault awareness through specialized events.

Light shed in dark places through poetry

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Poetry Workshop slams down sexual violence myths with colorful prose.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer April 27, 2016
Poetry Workshop slams down sexual violence myths with colorful prose.

Heat Speaks leaves a burning impression

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Punk ‘N’ Pie winner discusses group history, motivation to auditioning and reaction to winning first place.
Jehn Kubiak, Writer October 27, 2015
Punk ‘N’ Pie winner discusses group history, motivation to auditioning and reaction to winning first place.

Diversity of worship

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Unique styles of worship grow through chapels and student groups.
Jenna Kubiak, Writer May 12, 2015
Unique styles of worship grow through chapels and student groups.