*While this story was reported independently of any affiliated individuals, it should be noted that two of the newly elected members of the Student Government Association (Lucas Brown & Alivia Woolard) currently hold positions at The Chimes. On Wednesday April 1st, SGA announced the results of...

SVP POSITION OPENS During a recent leadership transition within Biola’s Student Government Association (SGA), SVP Kyah Kang stepped down from her position and Andrew Ambrose stepped into the vacant role. Having previously served as Hope Hall’s senator for three terms, as well as holding the SVP...

On Sep. 25, the music of the mariachi band filled the air surrounding Metzger Lawn as students arrived with event books in hand, ready to experience what Fiesta Latina had to offer for this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month. With colorful booths emitting smells of Hispanic cuisine, fun trivia opportunities,...

An earlier version of this article mentioned Mark Muhammad instead of Mark Muha. The Chimes regrets this error and is committed to correcting all errors of fact. Readers are urged to notify the staff of such errors as soon as possible.   On April 22, Student Government Association (SGA) held...

As the afternoon sun waned and the evening clouds spread across the dimming sky, the crowds of Biola students gathered around the doors of Biola’s Chase Gymnasium. The suits were ironed, and the gowns glowed in the La Mirada moonlight. The decorations were set—lights and music swelling. The clock...

KEY POINTS On Friday, April 4, Biola University’s Student Government Association (SGA) met to discuss two student proposals and a variety of upcoming campus events. The following is a summary of the meeting: Biola University’s annual Spring Formal, organized by SGA, is taking place this Saturday,...

Biola’s Student Government Association’s (SGA) Constitution preamble evokes language similar to the famous preamble of the US Constitution: “We, the students of Biola University, aim to advance the interests and well-being of our student body. To this end, we entrust our power in chosen representatives.”  The...

HIGHLIGHTS On Friday, Feb. 21, Biola’s Student Government Association (SGA) met to discuss committee updates, club proposals and last week’s SGA presidential election. The following is a summary of the meeting: A Biola University (BU) x Azusa Pacific University (APU) Worship Night is to take...

WITHDRAWAL On the night of Feb. 9, Student Government Association (SGA) vice president candidate and junior cinema and media arts major Hillary Ramirez announced that she withdrew from the race via an Instagram story.  “After careful consideration and prayer, I have decided to withdraw from the...

On Friday, Feb. 7,  Student Government Association (SGA) Senate meeting discussed a multitude of topics; here is a summary. The Senate heard from LGBTQIA+ and same-sex attracted students and brainstormed ways to address their concerns.  The motion to fund the History Club failed. Café Biola...

An earlier version of this article mentioned that SGA’s budget for the year is $7000. This is an error. SGA’s budget for the semester is $7000. The Chimes regrets this error and is committed to correcting all errors of fact. Readers are urged to notify the staff of such errors as soon as possible.   On...

Many changes have come to Biola this year that directly affect students, however, some don’t know these changes have been made or how they affect them. Freshman Biola students also have been shown to not know about changes continuing as we attend our classes. It is imperative, however, that we remain...