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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Celebrating 250 years of Jane Austen

As Jane Austen's 250th birthday passed last month, readers and writers alike reflect on the profound impact her work as had on them, even centuries later.
Jane Austen, one of the most famous writers of the 19th century, is being celebrated in the literary world for the passing of her 250th birthday.
Izzy Putney, Staff Writer January 22, 2026

Jane Austen, a woman whose name became known through books, films and even through her own dialect of English during the Gregorian Period (“Austenspeak”), celebrated her 250th birthday last year. Her books, despite their age, have remained timeless with continuous film and novel adaptations in the...

Missions Conference speakers reassure ambassadors of their identity

Missions Conference speakers reassure ambassadors of their identity
The first day of the conference calls students to be citizens of the kingdom and offers strategies to thwart spiritual attacks.
Micah Kim, Julianna Hernandez, and Emily Law March 20, 2019

As the Missions Conference of 2019 started with students in a long line that snaked its way past the Bell Tower, attendees anticipated receiving a few conference credits, but left, speakers hope, with a diverse experience and a renewed sense of identity. THE NEW TRADITIONAL LAUNCH As students walked...

‘You are still wanted’

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A student shares about how she covered her college bills through GoFundMe during a strenuous time.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor January 31, 2019

This story was originally published in print on Jan. 31, 2019.  As many students struggle with the financial aspect of enrollment, some have turned to a new way to pay for school—GoFundMe. Senior interdisciplinary studies major Rachel Surgalski and her partner, junior cinema and media arts major...

Global students bridge the cultural gap on campus

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The Student Union Building served as the hub of heritage as students were invited into an awareness of Spanish culture.
Eliana Park, Freelance Writer September 21, 2018

Once every month, global students wake up the rest of Biola’s student body to a morning of culture, community and collaboration. Wednesday Wake-Up is an event hosted by the Global Student Programs and Development bridging events team, a group of students whose aim is to develop a community between...

Women weave success

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Woven Conference is held to advise women of faith as they pursue their careers.
Daisy Gonzalez, Writer March 8, 2017
Woven Conference is held to advise women of faith as they pursue their careers.

Show vulnerability in the midst of shame.

In session A, Curt Thompson discusses the act of abandoning shame and taking on vulnerability by testimonial discussion.   |   Jacob Knopf/ THE CHIMES
In session A, Curt Thompson discusses the act of abandoning shame and taking on vulnerability by testimonial discussion.
Kendall Jarboe, Writer October 19, 2016
In session A, Curt Thompson discusses the act of abandoning shame and taking on vulnerability by testimonial discussion.

The narrative of an album

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The context of an album can be vital to properly understanding individual songs.
Tyler Davis, Writer February 18, 2015
The context of an album can be vital to properly understanding individual songs.