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Financial changes hit Biola

The Chimes explains employment cuts, enrollment drop and Biola's debt.

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief • February 23, 2023

Correction: March 8 An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that the School of Humanities and Social Sciences laid off a Sociology faculty member. He was laid off from a separate staff position at the university but remains as an adjunct with the Sociology department. The structure...

Episode 2: Chimes Rundown

On this week's Torch Radio rundown, the Chimes recaps Biola's plans to cut 10 programs from its catalog.

Alexis Marion, Staff Writer • January 16, 2023

American schools need better special education programs

Students with learning disabilities deserve education equity.

Lauren Vander Tuig, Staff Writer • December 1, 2021

The amount of students who have learning disabilities are far more widespread than most Americans believe. According to UNICEF, an estimated 93 million children worldwide live with disabilities. These disabilities range from dyslexia to autism, as well as more severe cognitive conditions. Unfortunately,...

Talbot introduces new 4+1 programs

The Talbot School of Theology tackles coronavirus setbacks by introducing new programs offered and organizations involved.

Jayne Bickford, Staff Writer • November 3, 2020

Ever since Biola has started to expand its programs, the Talbot School of Theology has added four new 4+1 programs, which offer both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in five years. The school, which is accustomed to functioning online, has been successfully maintaining and expanding programs...