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New SGA leaders elected

Jacquline McCauslin and Andrew Ambrose elected new SGA leaders.
The official results from the 2024-25 Student Government Association election.
Natalie Fassnacht and Jamileh Lopez February 14, 2024

SGA announced that after a close race, the 2024-25 SGA president will be Jacqueline McCauslin, a sophomore political science major, alongside Andrew Ambrose, a junior theater major and the next SGA vice president. The two promise transparency between SGA and students, a higher standard for student leaders,...

Meet the candidates

SGA holds the first SGA Election Night.
Student government candidates talk and answer questions at SGA Elections Night.
Olivia Kam, News Editor February 4, 2024

It is election season for Biola. On Feb. 2, the Student Government Association (SGA) held its first-ever event called SGA Elections Night where students running to be senators of their respective dorms or to represent commuters and presidential candidates spoke about their goals and vision for the 2024-25...

Renovated fitness center

Biola's fitness center gets new equipment and renovations.
New paint, equipment and atmosphere has been unveiled.
Olivia Kam, News Editor September 11, 2023

Biola’s major ongoing renovations around campus have not excluded the newly renovated fitness center.  The fitness center received a new coat of paint, repaired air conditioning and updated equipment and machines. These upgrades notably freshened and brightened the atmosphere for students wanting...

Chimes News Quiz!

Chimes News Quiz!
Have you been following our coverage? Brush up on the biggest news stories of the past two weeks.
Dalet Valles, News Editor February 21, 2023

Mlambo elected SGA president, Mbogo elected SMU president

Blackstone senator Iziphozonke Mlambo wins SGA presidency.
SGA and SMU announce new leadership.
Dalet Valles, News Editor February 14, 2023

On Feb. 9, the Student Government Association announced sophomore biological sciences major Iziphozonke Mlambo as the 2023-24 SGA president and sophomore contemporary worship music major Andrew Ambrose as Hope senator. Along with that, the Student Missionary Union announced senior commercial music and...

Biolans cast ballots in SGA and SMU elections

Biolans cast ballots for student representatives.
Students vote for SGA and SMU president and SGA senator.
Dalet Valles, News Editor February 7, 2023

On Feb. 6–7, Student Government Association (SGA) and Student Missionary Union (SMU) held elections for the 2023-2024 SGA and SMU representatives. Voting was held under the bell tower, where students scanned a QR code that directed them to the voting ballot.  “I believe that voting allows all...

Hope Hall kicks off the semester with blockbuster bash

Balloons and streamers give a celebratory air to the block party on Hope Hall's basketball court.
Biolans head to Hope Hall’s basketball court for the year's first Biola Block Party.
Patricia Yang, Staff Writer January 16, 2023

In the darkening evening and the cool fresh air, students of Biola gathered by Hope Hall to kick off the semester at the Biola Block Party. There were hotdogs and salad, chips and cookies for snacks and hot chocolate to warm spirits in the cool weather. The event was hosted in collaboration by the Commuter...

Chimes News Quiz!

Chimes News Quiz!
Have you been following our coverage? Brush up on the biggest news stories of the past two weeks.
Dalet Valles, News Editor January 13, 2023

SGA Rundown: Woven Conference proposal

The new SGA logo
Senators discuss serving Native American students and hear executive updates.
Phoebe Vrable, News Editor December 2, 2022

At the beginning of this week's Student Government Association meeting, board members filled out a form with the names of students they have gotten to know whom they will be encouraging to run for Senate in the coming year. Info meetings for prospective board members will be held on Dec. 7 and Dec. 8...

Chimes News Quiz!

Chimes News Quiz!
Have you been following our coverage? Brush up on the biggest news stories of the past two weeks.
Phoebe Vrable, News Editor November 30, 2022

Students give feedback to the Caf

Biolans share their opinions on Caf food via a new Google Forms survey.
Biolans share praises and frustrations with the Caf in a recent survey.
Dalet Valles and Phoebe Vrable November 18, 2022

Students at Biola are vocal about their opinions regarding the university’s cafeteria. From complaints about the freshness of the food to the quality of the service, the Caf has received much criticism. In a Google forms survey shared on Instagram, students responded to follow-up questions concerning...

SGA Rundown: Senate deliberates proposals and gives financial updates

The new SGA logo
GSPD proposal passed during same-day voting.
Phoebe Vrable, News Editor November 18, 2022

Short film producer of Ever Flowing Ben Dilsisian, short film producer of Sisters Katherine Baguio and line producer Caitlin Krengel asked SGA for $3,000 to fund the annual film premiers. The event will take place on Dec. 9 in Sutherland Auditorium.  In the past, Dilsisian said that competition between...