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The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The 6’3 Powerhouse

Raegan Tjepkema playing for Biola in 2019
From Biola volleyball to professional volleyball, and now back to Biola
Nina Corral, Sports Editor October 5, 2024

From Biola in La Mirada to Holtz, Germany, junior communications major Raegan Tjepkema's volleyball career has been anything but ordinary. Tjepkema played for Biola for two seasons in 2019-21 and took a gap year to pursue volleyball professionally in Germany. Instead of spiking the volleyball in Germany,...

Man vs. The Passions

Ethan Hardin plays soccer professionally for Inter Miami CF II
From professional soccer to hitting the books: Ethan Hardin’s journey to study at Biola.
Nina Corral, Sports Editor September 19, 2024

In 2022, junior theology student Ethan Hardin traded a professional contract with the Inter Miami CF soccer team for a degree in theology at Biola University. Hardin has been kicking the soccer ball since before he could walk. “My whole life, I have always dreamed of playing professionally,”...

Biola boys in pro baseball

Biola boys in pro baseball
The Biola Men's baseball team scores third Major League Baseball draft pick.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor September 1, 2022

Left-handed pitcher Connor Butler testified to the successful player development of Biola University’s baseball program when the Boston Red Sox drafted him in the 2022 Major League Baseball Draft with the 609th pick. Boston’s selection of Connor Butler makes him the third alumnus to be drafted out...

Women weave success

Daisy Gonzalez/THE CHIMES
Woven Conference is held to advise women of faith as they pursue their careers.
Daisy Gonzalez, Writer March 8, 2017
Woven Conference is held to advise women of faith as they pursue their careers.

Dress to impress

Becker and Stribbling's solid, dark-colored suits make them appear professional and well put together for corporate interviews. With a basic silhouette, you can add personality with a range of colors and styles. | Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
Make a stellar first impression by dressing boldly and confidently for your next professional interview.
Janelle Mejia, Writer April 21, 2015
Make a stellar first impression by dressing boldly and confidently for your next professional interview.