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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Backstage access to “Into The Woods” musical

Biola Opera and Theatre welcome audiences to the weekend premiere of "Into The Woods."
Biola Opera and Theatre's elaborate production will have students reminiscing about their favorite childhood fairytales.
Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo, Arts & Entertainment Editor • January 24, 2023

As the sun sets across campus, students gather in Crowell Hall to prepare for the production of “Into the Woods” premiering at Biola on Jan. 26. The musical, presented by Biola Opera and Theatre, brings to life the storybook characters many have heard about growing up. With characters like Little...

Bardwell Hall opens early for faculty in its late stages of construction

Construction fences still surround the newly-improved Bardwell Hall.
Professors are moving into the newly constructed art building after almost a year.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor • March 18, 2021

Over the past year, construction on the new Bardwell Hall has been at a stop and go thanks to COVID-19. But this week, a Facebook live event showed the nearly finished building, and faculty are beginning to move into their new studios from the old McNally halls.  WHAT STUDENTS CAN EXPECT  Posters...

Theatre 21 and the Conservatory navigate through change

Theatre 21 and the Conservatory navigate through change
Theatre and music departments merge during coronavirus pandemic, leading to additional adjustments behind the scenes.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor • October 13, 2020

Conducting classes during the coronavirus pandemic is not the only major change theatre and music departments have faced. Plans for Theatre 21 to merge into the Conservatory of Music were finalized and executed this semester. With the department undergoing some reconstruction, students and faculty have...

Speech and debate team settles on closure

The former Biola debate team discussing their strategy for upcoming competitions.
Biola’s forensics team officially comes to an end after a five-year examination.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor • September 21, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Sept. 19, 2019). Biola’s speech and debate team has officially been shut down, dean for the School of Fine Arts and Communication Todd Guy announced over the summer. After five years of fighting to keep its place at the university, the Biola’s debate...