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The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Coffee, questions, and worship

Gospel Choir leading Singspiration and celebrating Gospel Fest.
Biola Admissions hosts prospective students for a time at Singspiration along with free coffee.
Olivia Kam, News Editor • January 31, 2024

On Jan. 28, Biola Admissions for undergraduate students hosted an event called Coffee & Singspiration where prospective students were able to come with their questions to Heritage Café for a free coffee before heading over to Singspiration, one of Biola’s weekly chapels. Singspiration is an hour-long...

Midnight Madness 2019: men’s basketball redeems themselves

Biola Men's Basketball team holds up their trophy after winning the 3-point contest at Midnight Madness 2019.
The annual pep rally brought all the usual traditions back, introducing prospective students to Eagles athletics.
Lacey Patrick and Ashley Grams • November 11, 2019

Red lights flooded the gym as students piled into the bleachers. They were welcomed by cheerleaders waving glittering pom-poms and music so loud it sent vibrations through the floor. The night began with performances by Biola’s dance team, cheer squad and the beloved Eddy the Eagle.  A WELCOME...

Campus crowds with possible students

During University Day, current students share their memories of visiting as prospective students.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) • November 14, 2017

The hunt is on with hundreds of thousands of high school students on the prowl for their best choice. Their prey? Colleges and universities. Biola offers many preview days for prospective students such Biola Bound, Spring Preview Day and recently, University Day, which Biola held from Sunday to...

Welcome center prepares to open

Caroline Sommers/THE CHIMES
Metzger boasts new features after relocation and renovation.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • March 27, 2017
Metzger boasts new features after relocation and renovation.

Ambassador for Christ

Photo courtesy of Thomas Castro
As a student ambassador tour guide, student Thomas Castro reflects on his representation of Biola and Christ.
Alexandria Rosales, Writer • May 4, 2016
As a student ambassador tour guide, student Thomas Castro reflects on his representation of Biola and Christ.

Admissions see rise in applicants

Infographic by Sean Leone/THE CHIMES
With a rise in scholarships, applicants climbed 15 percent compared to last year.
Alondra Urizar, Writer • April 20, 2016
With a rise in scholarships, applicants climbed 15 percent compared to last year.

Cheer team debut peps Midnight Madness

Matthew Maitz/THE CHIMES
Biola cheerleaders flaunt first performance after a two year hiatus.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer • November 9, 2015
Biola cheerleaders flaunt first performance after a two year hiatus.