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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Higher education trends inform student realities

Biola is experiencing declining enrollment as well as faculty and staff cuts.
The Chimes explains employment cuts, drop in enrollment and Biola's debt.
Amelia Schuhler, Opinions Editor February 23, 2023

Clarification: February 27 The sociology professor referenced in the article is a university staff member who teaches part time. He is an adjunct who does not have full-time faculty status.  On Wednesday, Feb. 8, my sociology professor began class by addressing his departure from Biola. He would...

Dean Yamada on “Rust” shooting

Dean Yamada on “Rust” shooting
Cinema & media arts professor Dean Yamada gives insight on the recent shooting on the set of “Rust.”
Chris Charpentier, Staff Writer November 2, 2021

Two weeks ago, the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins rocked the film industry. The events leading up to this shooting revealed a lack of safety attentiveness and poor set leadership. Professor of cinema and media arts professor Dean Yamada gave his insight on this event and the implications it...

Business professor tunes his guitar to the heart of his students

Business professor tunes his guitar to the heart of his students
Nick Sherwin leads classroom lectures during the week so he can chase his passion of music on the weekends.
Nicholas Carreno, Freelance Writer May 2, 2019

Nick Sherwin is more than just an associate professor of management in the Crowell School of Business––he is a lover and a fighter of good music. “My music is absolutely the story of my life in a lot of ways and if you start listening to a lot of my music, you’ll hear someone very openly singing...

Dear Professor Simon: “More Than Just a Professor”

Josh Marsh April 1, 2019

My first interaction with Professor Simon was when I was considering switching into the PR major. I can still see his face, which was so happy and joyful toward someone he had never met, but that is what defined him. He was a professor, yes, but he was also a mentor and a friend. It is a special and...

The Bird House: a new perspective on community living

The Bird House: a new perspective on community living
Biblical studies professor opens up his home for undergraduate discipleship opportunity.
Macie Cummings, News Editor (Fall 2018) September 24, 2018

When choosing a housing option for the year, not many students consider living on the same property in a community with their professor. But that is exactly what seven bible students are doing this year. Professor of New Testament Kenneth Berding and his wife Trudi have opened up their home and their...

Krammes sculpts his story

A hand painting a flower
Barry Krammes will retire after over 30 years of teaching at Biola.
Jessica Goddard, Features Editor April 19, 2018

Professor of art Barry Krammes cannot imagine himself doing anything but art. He often states he might not be a Christian today if it had not been for art. “I guess I feel God has called me to make this crazy stuff. And it is sort of crazy, you know, but hopefully, it will spark something in someone,”...

Get to know your faculty — Joy Qualls, chair of communication studies

Jason Lin/ THE CHIMES
A wide array of experience in many different fields justifies her position.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer November 25, 2016
A wide array of experience in many different fields justifies her position.

Biola professor runs for senator

John Uy/THE CHIMES
Sociology professor Phlunte’ Riddle seeks a Pasadena-based state Senate seat for 2016.
Zurich Lewis, Writer May 12, 2015
Sociology professor Phlunte’ Riddle seeks a Pasadena-based state Senate seat for 2016.

Deadly house displaces adjunct

Infographic shows the increase in consumption of asbestos in the US.
Adjunct faces housing nightmare after her new house tests positive for a poisonous material.
Hannah Wagner, Writer November 5, 2014
Adjunct faces housing nightmare after her new house tests positive for a poisonous material.

Professor battles bible illiteracy with online program

Bible professor Kenneth Berding hold his new program called “Bible Fluency” which is designed to combat biblical illiteracy. | Johnathan Burkhardt/THE CHIMES
Kenneth Berding's new "Bible Fluency" program attempts to bridge the gap between illiteracy and fluency.
Augusta McDonnell, Writer October 28, 2014
Kenneth Berding's new "Bible Fluency" program attempts to bridge the gap between illiteracy and fluency.