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The Chimes

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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Crowell Music Hall premiers three new short films

Biolans discuss the new short film premiere.
Biolans gather in Crowell Music Hall to support new student films “First Chair,” “La Bouilloire” and “What I Live For.”
Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo, Arts & Entertainment Editor November 30, 2022

On Thursday, Nov. 17, Biola students, along with family and friends, attended the premier of three short films in the Crowell Music Hall. As people gathered around the front of the building in anticipation to take their seats, the growing buzz plunged the supportive attendees into fervent pride and excitement....

Sundance continues online amid COVID-19

Sundance continues online amid COVID-19
The Sundance Film Festival creatively fosters an intimate online experience to benefit students and filmmakers alike.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor February 6, 2021

Taking place fully online for the very first time, this year’s Sundance Film Festival was a unique and attainable experience. Though holding the festival in person is convenient for attendees to make connections and gives satisfaction to filmmakers, there were some benefits that come from the festival’s...

Newport Beach Film Festival showcases Biola student films

The Montgomery brothers
Though the festival transitioned to an online format, a select few cinema and media arts students are able to display their work.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor October 10, 2020

The ability to attend film festivals is one of many losses of COVID-19. Filmmakers around the world are unable to make valuable connections, soak in the creations of others and have their own projects shown to an audience on the big screen, as they so often look forward to. However, some of Biola’s...

Tom Rosenthal inspires an awaiting audience through lovely song-crafting

Tom Rosenthal inspires an awaiting audience through lovely song-crafting
Humble Rosenthal allows listeners to delve into his songwriting process with him.
Vic Silva, Staff Writer January 30, 2018

Tom Rosenthal: a brilliant musician many may not have heard of before, deeply British and an all-around impressive mind. He houses himself in the heart of London, where he writes, composes and networks. He has four albums under his belt: “Keep a Private Room Behind the Shop” (2011), “Who’s That...