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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Jazz group “Orange Colored Pie” wins Punk ‘n’ Pie

Annual talent show features comedy routines, brass melodies and piano recitals.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor October 29, 2022

Metzger lawn filled with Biola students and families for the annual Punk ‘n’ Pie talent show, which featured a lineup of students with some unique gifts. Judges included 2021 alumnus and student admissions coordinator Billy Cadilla, screenwriting professor Jim Hope and professor of theology Dr....

Biola Family Weekend is around the corner

Family and friends enjoy college life alongside Biolans during Family Weekend.
Students’ families and friends will join the Biola community for two days.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief October 25, 2022

The Biola community will welcome friends and family to the 2022 Family Weekend, which begins on Oct. 28 and ends Oct. 29. Attendees should expect a full itinerary throughout Friday and Saturday.  “​​[Parent Relations] hosts this event as an opportunity for the friends, family and supporters...

Xopoc dance crew lights up the stage

Xopoc lights up the stage at Punk 'N Pie.
Xopoc builds community and encourages students to express themselves through worship.
Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 3, 2022

For Biola's Xopoc Dance Crew, dance is a way for performers to bring glory to God while expressing themselves on the stage. During their shows, Xopoc performs stunning choreography under bright lights. Behind the scenes, the dance crew can be found working hard during weekly two-hour dance rehearsals...

Punk ‘n’ Pie 2019: a passion for Jackson

Gavin Susantio, aka Moonwalker, took first place out of the nine performing teams with his Michael Jackson impression.
Lacey Patrick and Maria Weyne October 25, 2019

Lights illuminated the stage with orange and red hues as students and their families huddled together on Metzger Lawn with blankets and pillows, eager to watch the performances of the annual Punk ‘n’ Pie talent show. Students of many talents entered the contest bright-eyed and hopeful, ready for...

Video: Punk ‘n’ Pie 2018 Recap

Michael Nerud, Staff Videographer October 29, 2018

Punk ‘n’ Pie 2018: let’s taco bout it

Photo by Thecla Li / THE CHIMES
“Daniel, Connor and the Taco Boys” took first place for their second year in a row at the 2018 annual Punk ‘n’ Pie event.
Isabelle Thompson and Micah Kim October 26, 2018

Students and parents gathered for a special treat on Metzger Lawn as the 2018 Punk ‘n’ Pie talent show kicked off family weekend on Friday. “Daniel, Connor and the Taco Boys” claimed Punk ‘n’ Pie victory for the second straight year with taco-related themes in their band music. The...

Calves bring home the money

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Student duet, Daniel and Connor, wins Punk N’ Pie 2017.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief October 27, 2017
Student duet, Daniel and Connor, wins Punk N’ Pie 2017.

Punk N’ Pie returns with fresh acts

Alondra Urizar/THE CHIMES
Meet three of this year’s Punk N’ Pie acts.
Caleb Aguilera, Writer October 24, 2017
Meet three of this year’s Punk N’ Pie acts.

Winner treats audience with trick shots

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Student yo-yo performer wins Punk ‘N Pie 2016.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer October 28, 2016
Student yo-yo performer wins Punk ‘N Pie 2016.

Pumpkin season brings savory celebration

Jacob Knopf/ THE CHIMES
Deliciousness abounds as SPA predicts talent exuding from the stage on McNally lawn.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer October 26, 2016
Deliciousness abounds as SPA predicts talent exuding from the stage on McNally lawn.

Heat Speaks leaves a burning impression

Marika Adamopoulos/THE CHIMES
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.

Heat Speaks fires up crowd

Marika Adamopoulos/THE HCIMES
Residents from Hart Hall’s mixed media art collective kindles votes at Punk ‘n’ Pie 2015.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer October 23, 2015
Residents from Hart Hall’s mixed media art collective kindles votes at Punk ‘n’ Pie 2015.