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Hibbard and Brown elected as next student body president and vice president

On Wednesday, April 1, Biola's Student Government Association (SGA) announced the new Student Body President and Student Vice President for the 2026-2027 academic year.
SGA announced the results of the 2026 elections, with each candidate surpassing the required minimum of votes in contrast to last year’s voting.
Thomas Rahkola, Editor-in-Chief April 11, 2026

*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...

Andrew Ambrose steps into SGA’s Senior Vice President role

After a recent leadership change in the Student Government Association (SGA), senior Andrew Ambrose stepped up for the Senior Vice President position.
Fifth year senior Andrew Ambrose steps into SVP role following previous VP stepping down, and encourages students to participate in upcoming SGA elections.
Isaac Mancilla, Staff Writer March 15, 2026

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...

Between passports and piñatas, Fiesta Latina brings Latin culture to life

Between passports and piñatas, Fiesta Latina brings Latin culture to life
The annual festival was led by students with country-themed booths, a community Loterìa game, and an opportunity to learn bachata.
Isaac Mancilla, Staff Writer September 30, 2025

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,...

Here’s what you need to know about the new SGA President

The Student Government Association held a press conference with The Chimes on April 22, 2025. Pictured from left to right: Timothy Malley the newly hired SGA president for the 25-26 term, Jacqueline McCauslin, SGA’s current president, Kelly Van Duine, Thomas Rahkola, Patricia Yang, Jamileh Lopez.
Student Government Association holds a press conference with next year’s president
Jamileh Lopez, News Editor April 26, 2025

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...

Behind Biola’s Spring Formal “Pride and Prejudice”

This year’s Spring formal hosted by SGA was themed “Pride and Prejudice” and students dressed in regency style formal attire.
Behind the “pride” and “prejudice” of Biola’s annual Spring Formal was a selfless production helmed by a dedicated group of student leaders.
Emanuel Gomez, Freelancer April 22, 2025

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...

4/4 SGA Rundown: A Tale of Two Proposals

SGA Senate
SGA deliberates over two student proposals and announces upcoming campus events.
Emanuel Gomez, Freelancer April 9, 2025

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,...

“We the People” need to participate more in SGA

SGA voting booth in front of the library on Feb. 12, 2025
Presenting SGA’s two biggest problems and possible solutions
Isahi Minero, Opinions Editor March 13, 2025

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...

2/21 SGA Senate Rundown

Student Government Association Staff 2024-2025
SGA Senate discusses committee updates, club proposals and next steps for the SGA presidential election.
Emanuel Gomez, Freelancer February 26, 2025

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...

SGA VP candidate Ramirez withdraws from election, McCracken as new running mate

Faith Ising (Left) SGA’s presidential candidate and former running mate Hilary Ramirez (Right).
SGA presidential candidate Ising discusses her vision and how she chose McCracken as running mate
Olivia Kam, News Editor February 14, 2025

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...

SGA Rundown: Senate Hears from LGBTQ and SSA Students

Student Government Association Staff 2024-2025
SGA hears from LGBTQ and SSA students and announces upcoming events.
Joseph Abboud, Business Manager February 13, 2025

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...

Oct. 4 SGA Senate recap: proposal for Deck the Haven

Student Government Association Staff 2024-2025
The Senate meeting on Oct. 4 presents its first big proposal, Deck the Haven
Jamileh Lopez, News Editor October 8, 2024

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...

Sept. 20 SGA Senate Recap

Student Government Association Staff 2024-2025
Student Government Association meeting on Friday highlights important changes affecting students this year.
Jamileh Lopez, News Editor September 24, 2024

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...