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Giving Tuesday raises over $200,000

Eddie the Eagle rallies students to donate for Giving Tuesday.
874 donors participated in the student affordability campaign.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor December 4, 2019

With great anticipation, the Biola community came together once again for the annual Giving Tuesday event. Two hundred ninety-eight alumni, 173 students, 127 employees, 200 parents and 76 friends of the Biola community participated in the fundraiser, reaching 875 donors out of their goal of 1,200. With...

Students celebrate National FirstGen Day

Biola kicks off National FirstGen day by encouraging students to share their unique challenges and stories.
Biola’s growing number of FirstGen students commemorate their unique challenges and stories.
Jodie Stock November 8, 2019

This Friday, faculty and students shared moving stories about their experiences as FirstGen students at Biola’s third annual celebration of National FirstGen Day, organized by Student Enrichment and Intercultural Development. Biola defines FirstGen students as those whose parents did not complete an...

SGA Rundown: Pursue Your Passion Week and senate updates

SGA Rundown: Pursue Your Passion Week and senate updates
Senators had their first deliberation and discussed updates.
Maria Weyne, News Editor September 12, 2019

This week, Student Government Association Vice President Seth Gladysz led the deliberation on President Renee Waller’s proposal for Pursue Your Passion Week. Senators updated the executive board on the senate’s meetings with administrative partners.  PURSUE YOUR PASSION WEEK Senators voted unanimously...

SGA Rundown: Mailbox, FirstGen initiatives spark debate

The new SGA logo
Two extended discussions on proposals highlighted senate’s post-SGA Chapel meeting.
Austin Green, Managing Editor October 25, 2018

For the first time during the current school year, the Student Government Association senate could not reach a consensus on a proposal, instead moving to table an initiative from president Sierra McCoy and vice president of community relations Katy Hendricks for next week’s meeting. The senate also...

SGA Rundown: final preparations made for SGA Chapel

The new SGA logo
The new-look SGA chapel will take place during AfterDark and focus on mental health.
Austin Green and Rebecca Mitchell October 19, 2018

Before Thursday’s Student Government Association senate meeting got underway, senior vice president Katherine Davis broke the senators into groups so they could pray for each other and help each other discern what burdens to give to God at the halfway point of the semester. It would set the tone...

Nike ad represents and empowers Latinas

Nike ad represents and empowers Latinas
The sportswear giant released a new ad for Hispanic Heritage month, prompting Latina women to “Just Do It” together.
Jocelyn Meza, Freelance Writer September 26, 2018

When someone asks, “Have you seen the new Nike ad?” you might automatically think of Colin Kaepernick’s face with the words “Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything.” However, that is not the only Nike ad sparking a conversation. OVERCOMING OBSTACLES Recently, a 90-second-long...

SGA passes four proposals

The new SGA logo
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief April 15, 2018

The Student Government Association voted on proposals from last week and also proposed and passed a constitutional amendment. Additionally, Horton senator Lauren Sutter shared about a new student-run resource fair next semester which will provide new students with information about various offerings...

New food pantry to promote basic needs of students

Students can have to choose two between housing, books and food.
An upcoming survey will determine what percentage of students does not receive enough food.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 7, 2018

BiolaShares will launch a food pantry program later this month to help meet the needs of students uncertain whether they will find an adequate meal. FOOD INSECURITY The BiolaShares initiative addresses the issue of food insecurity, which refers to a situation in which a person feels doubtful they will...

Fusion connects diverse students

Caitlin Gaines/THE CHIMES
Newest affinity group, Fusion, brings multi-ethnic students together.
Alison Hartzler, Writer November 1, 2017
Newest affinity group, Fusion, brings multi-ethnic students together.

Orientation adjusts to shorter program period

Becky Mitchell/THE CHIMES
With the loss of available days, orientations refocus on key components.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief September 7, 2017
With the loss of available days, orientations refocus on key components.

Commencement remembers departed student

Tim Seeberger/THE CHIMES
Administration honored the memory of Hasiet Joy Negash with graduating class.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief May 27, 2017
Administration honored the memory of Hasiet Joy Negash with graduating class.

SCORR prepares to repair

Chak Hee Lo/THE CHIMES
This year’s SCORR conference adds training for faculty and a storytelling session.
Jana Eller, Office Manager February 14, 2017
This year’s SCORR conference adds training for faculty and a storytelling session.