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The Chimes

Macris and Cantelmi elected SGA president and vice president, Kennedy elected SMU president

Macris and Cantelmi elected SGA president and vice president, Kennedy elected SMU president
The Student Government Association announced election winners for SGA and SMU.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief February 18, 2022

Election results for the Student Government Association president and vice president, Student Missionary Union president and SGA senators were announced today after weeks of campaigning. Biolans voted for their student government representatives from Monday, Feb. 14 to Wednesday, Feb. 16.  SGA ELECTION...

SGA Rundown: Senators discuss repairing pool tables and increasing the student fee

SGA Rundown: Senators discuss repairing pool tables and increasing the student fee
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor February 10, 2022

This week, the Student Government Association heard student representatives from the Black Student Association and voted on proposals to fund repairs to damaged pool tables in the Student Union Building, as well as increase the student fee.  BLACK STUDENT ASSOCIATION Commencing the meeting in celebration...

Missions Conference: Compelled by the Spirit

Missions Conference: Compelled by the Spirit
Student leaders are hard at work to serve the Biola community.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief February 26, 2021

This year’s reimagined Missions Conference will give students a sense of normalcy within the Biola community, according to missions co-coordinator Alissa Wooley. Although it has been translated into a mainly virtual experience, Wooley is excited to see how God will utilize the new format to reach students...

The Student Committee for Diversity Affairs kicks off first-ever meeting

The Student Committee for Diversity Affairs kicks off first-ever meeting
Representatives from various organizations and clubs from Biola gather to discuss the vision of the new committee.
Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor October 13, 2020

After racial tensions emerged last semester involving a racial slur on a poster in Horton Hall and a controversial meme posted by an anonymous social media account, administration opened up a time for students to address the impact it had on their lives during a lament session. Biola has since launched...

SGA Rundown: Connecting with SMU

SGA Rundown: Connecting with SMU
Senators will be initiating collaborative efforts with SMU in the future.
Jayne Bickford, Staff Writer October 8, 2020

The Student Government Association connected Thursday afternoon via Zoom to discuss a new proposal, hear updates from the Student Missionary Union, and learn more about Biola’s global student population.  A NEW PROPOSAL SGA heard from their president, Keren Godwin, about an upcoming proposal involving...

Student Missionary Union reimagines global missions

Graphic by Maria Weyne
Global missions and SMU workshops are offered virtually over the fall semester.
Ashley Grams and Maria Weyne September 15, 2020

As Biola transitioned to a fully online format, many student-led organizations adapted their relationally-based organizations to a computer screen. The Student Missionary Union faced a bigger challenge than most, which involved creating and sending out missions teams in the midst of a global shutdown.  GLOBAL...

SGA Rundown: Two final votes to close the semester

SGA Rundown: Two final votes to close the semester
Senators decide to confirm the 1% each budget cut to SMB, SMU, SGA and Campus Engagement and next semester’s budget.
Sophia Silvester, Staff Writer May 3, 2020

The Student Government Association met for the last time on Thursday, closing the year with two votes. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING VOTE  Senators deliberated on the proposed Memorandum of Understanding allocation and the offer from the Student Media Board of $14,000 in exchange for not cutting its...

SGA Rundown: proposed budget cuts for SMU, SMB, SGA and Campus Engagement

SGA Rundown: proposed budget cuts for SMU, SMB, SGA and Campus Engagement
Senators vote on amendment proposal, push financial vote to next week and hear updates on the fall semester.
Sophia Silvester, Staff Writer April 24, 2020

The Student Government Association met on Thursday to hear from a representative from the Student Media Board and to vote on President Renee Waller’s proposal regarding the financial controller position. 1% PROPOSED CUT Journalism professor Michael Longinow visited the meeting to discuss the proposal...

Boba for Missions wins Biola’s Startup Competition

Boba for Missions staff won Biola’s Startup Competition in 2019.
The social enterprise plans to expand beyond Biola while still supporting missions.
Sophia Silvester, Staff Writer April 10, 2020

From the time he began selling milk tea out of his dorm, senior business administration major Brendan Sun has watched his business grow in ways he never thought possible. When Sun heard the announcement that his enterprise Boba for Missions took first place in Biola’s Startup Competition, he said he...

‘I Heart Biola’ week celebrates the university with gratitude

‘I Heart Biola’ week celebrates the university with gratitude
Students can earn prizes and participate in celebratory events hosted by SAA.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief February 24, 2020

The Student Alumni Association’s 2nd annual “I Heart Biola” week kicked off today in celebration of Biola’s 112th anniversary. The event-filled week began today, starting with a booth where students wrote appreciation letters for faculty and staff, and will end Thursday.  “[We’re] just...

Elections chapel: a glimpse of the candidates

Elections chapel: a glimpse of the candidates
Students learned about the 2020 SMU and SGA candidates, as well as commemorated Biola’s Day of Prayer.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief February 10, 2020

Students crowded into Sutherland Auditorium for this morning’s election chapel to gain a better understanding of the Student Government Association and Student Missionary Union candidates, as well as honor Biola’s Day of Prayer. Voting opened today and closes tomorrow, and the winner will be announced...

New international travel division creates standards for SMU trip safety

New international travel division creates standards for SMU trip safety
Campus Safety partners with SMU leadership to vet trip locations and establish long-term mission partners across the globe.
Ashley Grams and Lacey Patrick January 24, 2020

Biola sees hundreds of students travel domestically and internationally every semester. Six months ago, the university had limited precautions and risk management procedures in place to ensure the safety of students traveling for mission trips and semesters abroad. With a new division, University Travel...