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The Chimes

GRIT launches new podcast for women

"DId I Talk Too Much?" amplifies women's voices.
"Did I Talk Too Much?" discusses empowering topics.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief November 22, 2022

GRIT, a resource that seeks to empower women at Biola, launched the first episode of its new podcast, “Did I Talk Too Much?” In partnership with Biola’s KBR: The Torch Radio, GRIT released its first episode titled, “What the Heck is Grit?”  DID I TALK TOO MUCH? “I feel like [the title]...

Mental health awareness should be ongoing

Biola offers a variety of counseling and mental health resources for students.
Here are resources available for students during Mental Health Awareness Week and beyond.
Emily Coffey and Noel Sassoon October 21, 2022

This past week was Mental Health Awareness Week for Biola students, following the World Health Organization’s day for mental health on Oct. 10. What is the purpose of these holidays, and how do they help students — if at all?  MENTAL HEALTH FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS  For many students, college can...

SGA kicks off the year with Pursue Your Passion initiative

SGA kicks off the year with Pursue Your Passion initiative
President Renée Waller and vice president Seth Gladysz launched an initiative that encourages students to pursue their passions.
Jodie Stock September 16, 2019

This Monday, students walking pass the Biola Health Center may have caught the tantalizing smell of fresh popcorn at a Student Government Association booth that introduced Pursue Your Passion week. Although some may have been initially attracted by the popcorn, many students struck up conversations with...

Earth Day needs to be every day

Earth Day needs to be every day
People should make conscious decisions every day to impact a more sustainable future.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor April 26, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Apr. 25, 2019). Growing up near California’s Sierra Nevada mountains, my family and I would often venture into the Sierras on camping trips during the summer. After much preparation and packing, we drove along Highway-108, with windows rolled down...

Biola, choose: pay more or require less

Biola, choose: pay more or require less
Residence Life should not place unproportional expectations on students working as Resident Advisors.
Samantha Gassaway, Staff Manager November 28, 2017

Resident Advisors present a unique hurdle struggling students must overcome to seek help. Rather than presenting a warm, invitational atmosphere meant to comfort the model student-in-need, intimidation often characterizes speaking to an RA—especially in times of additional strife. Biola Residence...

Handshake lends a helping hand

Eliana Park/THE CHIMES
Handshake gained popularity and success in ten months.
Anahi Vences, Writer May 17, 2017
Handshake gained popularity and success in ten months.

Hope Week supports mental health

Caroline Sommers/THE CHIMES
RAs in Hope Hall establish week-long convention to help students achieve mental healthiness.
Daisy Gonzalez, Writer March 29, 2017
RAs in Hope Hall establish week-long convention to help students achieve mental healthiness.

Students and employers shake hands

Photo Illustration by Jason Lin/ THE CHIMES
Handshake has made networking and appointment management significantly easier for students.
Daisy Gonzalez, Writer December 7, 2016
Handshake has made networking and appointment management significantly easier for students.

New dean hired

Photo Courtesy of University Communications and Marketing
Paul Ferguson pursues community and course improvements in the Alton and Lydia Lim Center of Science, Technology and Health.
Jana Eller, Office Manager September 6, 2016
Paul Ferguson pursues community and course improvements in the Alton and Lydia Lim Center of Science, Technology and Health.