semester Archives - The Chimes

SGA Rundown: Senators discuss the upcoming spring dance

Senators fill out a survey and deliberate a block party proposal.

Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief • January 12, 2023

This week, the Student Government Association discussed goals for the semester and began planning the second annual spring dance. SENATORS COMPLETE SURVEY SGA President Christie Macris shared an accountability survey which all senators and staff filled out via QR code. Macris explained this anonymous...

Biola kicks off Spring Welcome Week

The university welcomes new and incoming students for spring 2023.

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief • January 10, 2023

The beginning of the new semester kicked off with the very first chapel of the year — Spring Convocation. New and continuing students, staff and faculty filled Sutherland Auditorium on Jan. 9 to kick off the day with worship and a message from Dr. Barry Corey, the university’s president. SPRING...

Biola welcomes incoming students for fall 2022

Welcome week marks a new commencement for enrollment after a struggle following the pandemic.

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief • August 29, 2022

Biola University’s New Student Orientation kicked off on Aug. 25, celebrating the new semester and welcoming new students to the community. The university faced many challenges with enrollment throughout the pandemic and continues to face decreased enrollment rates. WELCOME WEEK RECAP Incoming...

Spring Convocation calls students to give their allegiance to Christ

As Biolans begins their second online semester, students are reminded to focus on Christ rather than be divided by the world.

Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor • January 25, 2021

On Jan. 25, Biola kicked off its spring semester through an online version of convocation via YouTube live. The live stream opened up with a time of worship and prayer led by Dean of Spiritual Development and Campus Pastor Todd Pickett. MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT President Barry Corey welcomed back...

Spring Convocation encourages new students to have zeal

President Barry Corey welcomed new students for the Spring 2020 semester.

Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief • January 13, 2020

A sea of students swarmed the bleachers in Chase Gymnasium during this morning’s Spring Convocation. As Biolans settled into their seats, they joined together in worship. Afterward, Dean of Spiritual Development & Campus Pastor Todd Pickett opened the convocation in prayer, making way for President...

Remember God’s sovereignty with this playlist

Vic Silva, Staff Writer • April 29, 2018

It’s that time of year again, when the semester quickly starts to dwindle into a series of stressful events ranging from term papers to cumulative finals. Students begin the process of pulling out their hair, while repeatedly refilling their coffee cups in desperate need of that caffeine aid. This...

Goodbye is not the end all

Everyone experiences goodbyes but you do not have to be afraid of them.

Alondra Urizar, Writer • May 17, 2017

Everyone experiences goodbyes but you do not have to be afraid of them.

New school year brings new calendar

Among other changes, students can expect a longer summer and an earlier spring break.

Jana Eller, Office Manager • March 28, 2017

Among other changes, students can expect a longer summer and an earlier spring break.

Enrollment shortfall causes budget cuts

Student headcount for spring semester falls 120 short, forcing personnel to take a pay cut.

Daisy Gonzalez, Writer • March 1, 2017

Student headcount for spring semester falls 120 short, forcing personnel to take a pay cut.

Was that due today?

A how-to on not losing it when the syllabus leaves you in the dust.

Samantha Gassaway, Writer • September 27, 2016

A how-to on not losing it when the syllabus leaves you in the dust.

Best songs to beat new semester stress

If you find yourself caving under the pressure of new semester stress, plug in your headphones and keep yourself sane with this playlist created A&E Editor Tyler Davis.

Tyler Davis, Writer • September 19, 2014

If you find yourself caving under the pressure of new semester stress, plug in your headphones and keep yourself sane with this playlist created A&E Editor Tyler Davis.