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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Isolation and grief must be addressed throughout the world and at Biola

Isolation and grief must be addressed throughout the world and at Biola
There must be more action to better mental health after the pandemic resides.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor November 20, 2021

The world shut down for months. Every person felt the physical repercussions of COVID-19. Driving on the I-5 after packing dorm rooms in March 2020, it seemed that suitcases and packing boxes also shielded the rearview windows of adjacent cars, driving home indefinitely.  Isolation came with its...

How well is it with your soul?

Karen Cartmell is a Spiritual Director for the Talbot School of Theology.
Cramming for your test and eating healthy is not enough. You need to take care of your soul.
Karen Cartmell September 28, 2018

How is it with your soul as you begin the semester? Many of you own a car that blesses you but needs attention. In a similar fashion, our soul also needs attention. The following suggestions can help you steward the opportunities at Biola for the care and shaping of your soul.  1. Two of the unique...

Student Care meets student needs

Someone placing a hand on a student's shoulder
Life presents problems, and Student Care helps students work through issues they may face.
Caitlin Blackmon, Features Apprentice March 28, 2018

The misconception that Student Care only comes in when students go against community standards disregards its purpose of helping students navigate through a number of issues, including roommate conflict and mental health. STUDENT CARE AT ITS CORE While the severity of the issue differs from student...

Spiritual Development’s role in the spiritual transformation process

A piano
Student discern God’s plan for their lives in college and beyond with Spiritual Development’s guidance.
Caitlin Blackmon, Features Apprentice January 31, 2018

College proves difficult for many students—spiritual life included. At a time when many things feel uncertain and confusing, Biola’s Spiritual Development program encourages students to bring their worries and needs to God. SPIRITUAL JOURNEY Life happens, and oftentimes students find themselves...

Biola, choose: pay more or require less

Biola, choose: pay more or require less
Residence Life should not place unproportional expectations on students working as Resident Advisors.
Samantha Gassaway, Staff Manager November 28, 2017

Resident Advisors present a unique hurdle struggling students must overcome to seek help. Rather than presenting a warm, invitational atmosphere meant to comfort the model student-in-need, intimidation often characterizes speaking to an RA—especially in times of additional strife. Biola Residence...

Biola fights for suicide prevention

Jessica Goddard/THE CHIMES
Residence Life, Student Care, and the Biola Counseling Center share their procedures for mental illness.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) September 26, 2017
Residence Life, Student Care, and the Biola Counseling Center share their procedures for mental illness.

Spiritual Development reflects on Biola Hour

Courtesy of Justin White
The interview-style chapel brings more student interaction.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) May 16, 2017
The interview-style chapel brings more student interaction.

CMR changes the marriage game

Jason Lin/ THE CHIMES
Recent conference integrates biblical teaching, science and practicality in their marriage conference.
Daisy Gonzalez, Writer October 12, 2016
Recent conference integrates biblical teaching, science and practicality in their marriage conference.

When the Sabbath proves nigh

John Uy/THE CHIMES
For pastors and worship leaders, the Christian day of rest is anything but restful.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer March 23, 2016
For pastors and worship leaders, the Christian day of rest is anything but restful.