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The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The 2024 SUB renovation: Was it worth it? Absolutely.

Students study together on the newly renovated upper level of the Student Union Building.
Due to a number of financial and logistical factors, some may be wondering if the 2024 renovation was a proper use of the university’s resources.
Kelly Van Duine, Staff Writer October 21, 2024

The Student Union Building (SUB) underwent a vast renovation on the second level over the Summer 2024 semester. The new and improved layout features an expansion with an open floor plan, new tables and more seating options. While the bottom level of the SUB was renovated in 2023, seating options were...

Biola Debuts New SUB Renovation

Upper-level of Student Union Building
The Fall 2024 semester started with a new and improved Student Union Building, featuring an expansion of the upper level.
Kelly Van Duine, Staff Writer September 20, 2024

The Student Union Building (SUB) reopened in the Fall 2024 semester after an expansion on the second level over the summer. The renovation includes more tables and seating, as well as a more open floor layout. This renovation provides more seating options for students to study and mingle with their...

Renovated fitness center

Biola's fitness center gets new equipment and renovations.
New paint, equipment and atmosphere has been unveiled.
Olivia Kam, News Editor September 11, 2023

Biola’s major ongoing renovations around campus have not excluded the newly renovated fitness center.  The fitness center received a new coat of paint, repaired air conditioning and updated equipment and machines. These upgrades notably freshened and brightened the atmosphere for students wanting...

Biola dedicates new art building

Biola dedicates new art building
Faculty, staff and students celebrate completion of Bardwell Hall.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor September 17, 2021

On Sept. 17, Biola dedicated the new Bardwell building with a chapel service that celebrated the gifts of God, commemorating Bardwell Hall as a new gift to Biola. The service, titled “Extravagant Gifts,” highlighted the history of the art program and the people who contributed to the development...

Gym renovation forces students and student-athletes to share fitness facilities

The fitness center construction is set for completion in mid-March.
To keep up with NCAA Division II regulations, Biola has broken ground to add two new wings to Chase Gymnasium.
Ashley Grams and Andi Basista January 25, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Jan. 23, 2020).  With the start of a new semester comes a new and unusual look to Chase Gymnasium. Orange cones line the edges of torn-up dirt and concrete, showing signs of a new foundation for Biola Athletics. The versatile gym was built in 1966...

Bardwell Hall remodel will provide a new environment for art students

The old science building, Bardwell Hall, is going through the remodeling process as it lands a new purpose as the main building for Biola's Department of Art.
The art department will move into its newly renovated home in Fall 2020.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief October 31, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 31, 2019). Bardwell Hall was once full of chemistry labs, microscopes and cadavers, up until the sciences moved to the Alton and Lydia Lim Center for Science, Technology and Health in 2018. As of Oct. 21, renovations on the 60-year-old building...

In defense of Calvary Chapel

In defense of Calvary Chapel
Calvary Chapel upholds the definition of a Christian ideal of beauty.
Micah Lynn Brady, Freelance Writer October 22, 2018

In the article, “A 24K eyesore: Calvary Chapel’s redesign failure,” the author expresses a common disapproving opinion of Calvary Chapel’s artistic renovation. While many people maintain that Calvary is too extravagant, confusing or simply ugly, the writer argues that the chapel fails to uphold...

Students react to the transformed Calvary Chapel

Students react to the transformed Calvary Chapel
The Biola community is divided upon the unveiling of new art renovations.
Sung Min (Sam) Lee, Freelance Writer September 27, 2018

Calvary Chapel, which serves as a hub for those seeking to fulfill their chapel credits or to find solace, underwent some major changes last summer. Massive renovations were completed early this semester, replacing the white and gray color scheme with stained glass and gold accents, complete with a golden...

Calvary Chapel renovations connect abstract art and worship

Photo Courtesy of ccca.biola.edu
The new vision for Calvary Chapel focuses on creating a sacred space of worship through art.
Macie Cummings, News Editor (Fall 2018) September 25, 2018

As students returned to campus to begin the new semester, one of Biola’s landmarks entered a new golden age—literally. With the Calvary Chapel renovations complete, students can now witness abstract art created by Danish artists Peter Brandes and his wife Maja Lisa Engelhardt, who used their...

Calvary Chapel Photo Gallery

Jacqueline Valmont wears a veil during her performance in the newly renovated Calvary Chapel during its dedication ceremony.
Aaron Zhang, Staff Photographer September 7, 2018

Calvary Chapel dedication ceremony focuses on the rebirth of a sacred space

Jacqueline Valmont wears a veil during her performance in the newly renovated Calvary Chapel during its dedication ceremony.
The renovated Calvary Chapel officially debuted to Biola faculty and students the first week of September.
Macie Cummings, News Editor (Fall 2018) September 7, 2018

A dedication ceremony for Calvary Chapel was held Friday consisting of worship, speakers and poetry in order to create a space of celebration for the completed chapel, followed by a lunch reception. The ceremony was centered heavily around dedication of the chapel through prayer. There were several...

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.