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Hands of Prayer

One of multiple prayer hands located in front of Rose Prayer Chapel
Repurposing art to share a message.
Shelby LaPorte, Entertainment Editor March 6, 2024

We all take on different postures when we enter into prayer with God. However, how does the way we position ourselves affect how we focus on God? Rebekah Stockinger is a junior sculpture and animation major. This past fall, Stockinger was taking Animation 1 with Aaron Holmes, professor of art, and...

Removal of art student’s pentagram stirs up controversy on campus

Removal of art student’s pentagram stirs up controversy on campus
Ludo Krabbendam’s display of the five-pointed star in his senior art exhibit was removed, causing some to raise concerns about censorship.
Pierce Singgih, Editor-in-Chief (Fall 2019) May 3, 2019

On April 27, a pentagram—the symbol often associated with satanic or occult imagery—appeared on the door of the Earl & Virginia Art Gallery. The image, which senior studio art major Ludo Krabbendam used as the show title for his senior showcase exhibit, was promptly removed by the art department...

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 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...

Facilities management rolls up their sleeves

Calvary Chapel interior
Over the summer, facilities management will work on several projects in and around Calvary Chapel.
Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor April 23, 2018

While the semester wraps up for students, facilities management will soon begin working on many projects that will continue throughout the summer. The projects range from Calvary Chapel renovations to restoring Sigma Hall to a live video feed connection between Sutherland Hall and Calvary Chapel....

“Quality Content” comments on internet culture

Tim Seeberger/THE CHIMES
Soren Iverson’s senior art gallery sends memes into reality.
Tim Seeberger, Writer April 4, 2017
Soren Iverson’s senior art gallery sends memes into reality.

After hours and behind the scenes

Anna Warner/THE CHIMES
At LACMA’s College Night, students were granted free access to ticketed exhibitions late into the evening.
Anna Warner, Writer April 26, 2016
At LACMA’s College Night, students were granted free access to ticketed exhibitions late into the evening.

LACMA lacks fees on college night

Anna Warner/THE CHIMES
College students are invited this Thursday to a free exploration of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art after hours.
Anna Warner, Writer April 19, 2016
College students are invited this Thursday to a free exploration of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art after hours.

Keep the art coming

| Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
The Chimes Staff explores the need for art on campus.
Chimes Staff, Writer September 17, 2014
The Chimes Staff explores the need for art on campus.