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The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Talbot student aims high despite failing kidneys

Talbot student aims high despite failing kidneys
Anna Vollema plans to undergo kidney transplant surgery in the summer—but she still needs a donor.
Julie Hernandez, News Editor April 15, 2019

Sitting across from graduate student Anna Vollema, and seeing her kind smile, dirty-blonde dreadlocks and red plaid shirt tucked into overalls, one would never guess what is going on underneath her skin. Anna’s kidneys are slowly deteriorating. She is not just defined by her health problems —she...

First Generation students count college costs

First Generation students count college costs
Students discuss the financial benefits and drawbacks of attending Biola.
Melissa Fuentes, Freelance Writer September 26, 2018

Biola University is one of America’s top colleges, ranking at No. 307 according to Forbes. Although Biola has a lot to offer, some may wonder if it is worth the annual cost. Most Biola students could agree one of the biggest drawbacks is in fact the school’s substantial tuition. Net price and Sticker...

Women weave success

Daisy Gonzalez/THE CHIMES
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.