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The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

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Can Torrey spark revival?

Can Torrey spark revival?
Some Christians believe the United States is experiencing revival, making this year’s Torrey Conference especially unique.
Madison Tucker and Connor Do • October 10, 2025

This week, the Torrey Memorial Bible Conference was an opportunity to slow down and let God speak to us through main sessions, breakout speakers and experiential sites. Conferences and large Christian gatherings, like Torrey, can spark conversations about spiritual renewal and revival. Past Biola conferences...

‘The Lord set people free’ at Missions Conference revival

Met By Love worship leads students in song during Missions Conference.
Former Prayer and Worship team member reflects on the baptisms and spontaneous praise at the 2023 conference.
Karly Pridmore, Guest Writer • May 2, 2023

What a joy it is to reflect on the past few weeks on our campus here at Biola. Missions Conference, an annual Biola-wide conference, celebrated one hundred years of the Student Missionary Union here. Missions Conference has been such a pivotal experience for students during their undergrad at Biola....

Revival comes to Biola

During Session 3 of Missions Conference on Wednesday, students lead the crowd in worship in various languages.
Extended worship, midnight baptisms and all-night prayer gatherings mark the 93rd annual Missions Conference.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief • May 2, 2023

The water was murky green and nighttime darkness engulfed the congregation as students kneeled in the shallow Talbot East pool, surrounded by over 200 students cheering for their baptisms. Students wore their jeans and t-shirts that, moments before, were drenched in sweat from intense worship, but now...

The Chimes’ Top 50 Movies of 2016: 20-11

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Our Top 50 Movies of 2016 list takes another step closer to number one with the second installment, numbers 20-11.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager • February 15, 2017
Our Top 50 Movies of 2016 list takes another step closer to number one with the second installment, numbers 20-11.

Loving Star Wars despite its destined fall

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With the upcoming addition to the storied franchise, audiences should be cautious.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager • December 6, 2016
With the upcoming addition to the storied franchise, audiences should be cautious.

The return of “Gilmore Girls” disappoints

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The four-episode season of the cultural artifact unpleasantly surprised viewers.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer • November 29, 2016
The four-episode season of the cultural artifact unpleasantly surprised viewers.

Assembly brings awareness to community

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A university-wide call to repentance and prayer led to a tearful plea for understanding.
Alondra Urizar, Writer • May 4, 2016
A university-wide call to repentance and prayer led to a tearful plea for understanding.

“Revival” lives up to its name

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Selena Gomez’s surprise album reveals a more mature artist than the one we are used to.
Hayley Langdon, Writer • October 14, 2015
Selena Gomez’s surprise album reveals a more mature artist than the one we are used to.

Turnover strikes greatness

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Looking for the perfect summer record? We found it.
Christian Davis, Writer • May 5, 2015
Looking for the perfect summer record? We found it.