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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Metal music in the Kingdom?

"His Last Breath" aims to channel emotions through metal music for worship.
Members from “His Last Breath” share insights into their origins and inspirations, as well as their theological perspective on metal music.
Bea Mason, Staff Writer February 27, 2026

The band is comprised of: Cameron Taylor, the screamer who “learned guitar at 14 to impress a girl,” Luke Canon, the lead singer who has sung since being a little kid, Matthew Baxter, the bassist who is “the big guy in the back row,” and Makai Brown, who has been drumming for a decade. It was...

An unassuming act steals the show in this year’s Punk N Pie

Calvin Ryu won first place in this year's Punk N Pie talent show with his performance of "She's Gone".
We spoke with Calvin Ryu, a bio science major whose vocal performance was voted first place in this year’s Family Weekend talent show.
Thomas Rahkola, Editor-in-Chief November 4, 2025

On Friday, Oct. 24, Biola’s annual Punk N Pie talent show returned, bringing Biola students, friends and family to Metzger lawn for a night of student performances and free pumpkin pie. Part of Family Weekend 2025, the show included acts from original music compositions, and group dance routines, to...

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...

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...