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Biola cuts numerous courses

Biola discontinues 10 academic programs.
Academic and online programs are set to phase out for spring 2023.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief January 11, 2023

With the start of the spring 2023 semester, Biola has been making multiple changes including course modifications that will cut eight online programs and two academic programs. Students will no longer be able to enroll in the discontinued courses this academic semester.  In two press releases published...

Biola kicks off Spring Welcome Week

Students relax next to the Student Union Building upon starting the spring semester.
The university welcomes new and incoming students for spring 2023.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief January 10, 2023

The beginning of the new semester kicked off with the very first chapel of the year — Spring Convocation. New and continuing students, staff and faculty filled Sutherland Auditorium on Jan. 9 to kick off the day with worship and a message from Dr. Barry Corey, the university’s president.  SPRING...

The coronavirus has complicated the impact of a college graduation

The coronavirus has complicated the impact of a college graduation
Fall graduates are better off than their spring counterparts—but not by much.
Brianna Clark, Opinions Editor (Spring 2020) November 16, 2020

The pandemic has replaced our classrooms with our living rooms, our walks across campus with walks around the neighborhood and our graduating aisle with a drive-thru lane. Fall graduation is typically a smaller event, considering most students graduate in the spring, but this year Biola has combined...

Biola to host drive-thru commencement ceremony for class of 2020

Biola to host drive-thru commencement ceremony for class of 2020
The university announces a new way graduates will celebrate their accomplishments.
Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor October 21, 2020

Biola will host a drive-thru commencement ceremony for graduates of both the Spring and Fall 2020 semesters. Due to the coronavirus, the University Events team was tasked with finding a way to host a graduation ceremony while still adhering to health and safety measures issued by the county and state. The...

Career Expo expands student employment opportunities

Career Expo expands student employment opportunities
The Career Center introduces a new pop-up style booth to encourage student participation ahead of the Expo.
Amelia Mowry February 12, 2020

Over 50 employers participated in the Spring Career Expo on Wednesday, eager to engage with students about internship and career opportunities following the new pop-up fair that took place last week.  CULTIVATING STUDENT SUCCESS Every semester, the Career Center hosts the Expo to encourage student...

“Newcomers to Neighbors” starts conversation about Middle Eastern migrants

“Newcomers to Neighbors” starts conversation about Middle Eastern migrants
Journalism book launch seeks to bring awareness to the stories of refugees and immigrants from the Middle East.
Maria Weyne, News Editor May 2, 2019

Every other year, journalism students in the Media Narrative Project class work together to create a book. This year, students created “Newcomers to Neighbors,” in which they told the stories of Middle Eastern migrants, hoping to fight the stigma that comes with such designation. The book was launched...

A playlist to bring on the perfect summer

A playlist to bring on the perfect summer
A collection of tunes to make you happily smile and effortlessly dance.
Vic Silva, Staff Writer April 4, 2018

Springtime at Biola is an interesting time because we are so close to being done with the year—something bittersweet as well as relieving. Some of us cannot wait to bask in the summer sun without responsibilities, while the rest can already feel their stomachs churning at the thought of being away...

Community groups have first spring kick-off

Global students created team logos during GSPD's first spring community group kickoff event.
Event allows students to reconnect with each other as semester starts up
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief January 19, 2018

Students from Global Student Programs & Development held a kickoff event in the spring for the first time to emphasize the continuing value of community groups and involvement on Jan. 18. HELPING STUDENTS CONNECT GSPD utilizes community groups to help global students foster deeper relationships...

Nhor encapsulates temperate gloom

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The beginning of the British spellbinder’s EP quadrilogy illuminates a quiet take on spring.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer May 2, 2017
The beginning of the British spellbinder’s EP quadrilogy illuminates a quiet take on spring.

Easter breaks spring trends

Easter breaks spring trends
With a Christian holiday set earlier than in past years, students still feel yoked to their stress.
Jessica Goddard, Writer April 11, 2017
With a Christian holiday set earlier than in past years, students still feel yoked to their stress.

New school year brings new calendar

Stephen Frederick/THE CHIMES
Among other changes, students can expect a longer summer and an earlier spring break.
Jana Eller, Office Manager March 28, 2017
Among other changes, students can expect a longer summer and an earlier spring break.

Enrollment shortfall causes budget cuts

Stephen Frederick/THE CHIMES
Student headcount for spring semester falls 120 short, forcing personnel to take a pay cut.
Daisy Gonzalez, Writer March 1, 2017
Student headcount for spring semester falls 120 short, forcing personnel to take a pay cut.