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The Chimes

A deep-dive into the effectiveness of Turnitin at Biola

A deep-dive into the effectiveness of Turnitin at Biola
Biola implements Turnitin to uphold academic integrity, but questions remain on its true impact and privacy.
Clarissa Jocelyn and Isahi Minero October 25, 2024

In Fall 2024, Biola University implemented Turnitin for its Canvas courses. Since its transition to Canvas in 2014, Biola used an author-detection system called SafeAssign. The Turnitin feature on Canvas is disabled by default and has to be enabled by faculty for the specific assignment. When Turnitin...

Anticipating “Los Angeles Sees Itself”

Anticipating “Los Angeles Sees Itself”
Art students’ year-long research project of LA culture will soon be unveiled.
Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief September 13, 2023

Students of Biola’s art program are putting together a giant research project for an exhibition titled “Los Angeles Sees Itself.” The project has been in the making since the 2022-23 academic year. Students are working with art professors Dan Callis and Astri Swendsrud. Carl Berg, curator for PRJCTLA,...

‘Los Angeles Sees Itself’ and its ever-changing art landscape

Art students' "LA Sees Itself" exhibition aims to connect themes throughout art history such as beach, car, suburban, astronomy and architecture culture.
Art students dive deeper into LA art scene to curate an on-campus exhibition for fall 2023.
Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo, Arts & Entertainment Editor May 2, 2023

Art students frequently spend countless hours working within their art studios and learning from their professors in the classroom. However, art students are currently working alongside Biola’s newest Visionary in Residence, distinguished artist and PrjctLA art gallery owner, Carl Berg, in a completely...

Biola professor assists low income communities by researching food disparities

Dr. Brandon Ware finds new ways to help low income communities eat healthier.
Dr. Brandon Ware receives a grant to fund his research on the role of faith-based institutions in food deserts across the country.
Ashley Grams and Maria Weyne November 9, 2020

The Office of the Provost is seeking out ways to support the Biola community, whether that is through creating committees, initiatives or providing funding for research. Associate professor of business Brandon Ware was a recipient of a research grant, through which he plans to study how faith-based institutions...

Math and Computer Science Department open Quantitative Consulting Center

Math and Computer Science Department open Quantitative Consulting Center
Students and staff work together to provide clients with statistical and research help.
Kaylee Galvez November 18, 2019

Driven by the desire to serve the community through the Department of Math and Computer Science, students and faculty have come together as a class to cultivate the Quantitative Consulting Center this fall. In an effort to provide students and staff with quality statistical consulting services and supportive...

Student writers celebrate spirit and story

Student writers celebrate spirit and story
Celebration of Student Writing included an open mic to encourage students to share their stories.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor April 15, 2019

In this year’s Celebration of Student Writing, which took place on April 15, the English department included its first-ever open mic, presenting students’ poetry, as well as fiction and non-fiction pieces at Fluor Fountain. Students in the spring semester of English 112 presented everything from...

Students seek involvement in local church

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Survey of students shows they value attending church regularly.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer April 12, 2017
Survey of students shows they value attending church regularly.

Grant encourages church discipleship

Rebecca Mitchell/THE CHIMES
Research begins on students’ engagement with the local church.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer April 4, 2017
Research begins on students’ engagement with the local church.

CCCU team researches life after cancer

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Council funds Elizabeth Hall to research the spiritual effects cancer has on believers.
Daisy Gonzalez, Writer February 22, 2017
Council funds Elizabeth Hall to research the spiritual effects cancer has on believers.