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The Chimes

The inspiration behind Ryan Himes’ “Golgotha”

Senior Art major Ryan Himes presented his senior art project, "Golgotha", in the Green Gallery April 20-24.
A senior art major at Biola University displayed his final collection of work titled “Golgotha” in the Green Gallery from April 20-24th, in a unique expression of the simple beauty found in everyday life.
Izzy Putney, Staff Writer May 1, 2026

Ryan Himes, an art major at Biola University, was drawn to Biola through the Torrey Honors College when he sat in on a session for the first time. However, the main attraction for him was the art department. Now finishing off his last year at Biola this spring, Himes focused on presenting his senior...

Talbot hosts Blessed Assurance

"Blessed Assurance", based on the life of Fanny Crosby and hosted by the Talbot School of Theology, played this last weekend.
Fanny Crosby’s life and work are brought alive by playwright Dr. Rachel Tracie.
Bea Mason, Staff Writer April 3, 2026

During the weekend of March 26, “Blessed Assurance” came to the Biola stage. Final rehearsals wrapped up Wednesday night, the 25, and the energy inside Crowell was electric. When asked how they felt about the show, the cast answered with a resounding “excited!”  The cast, including me, has...

A fully student-led conference

Missions Conference, in contrast to Torrey Conference, is completely run by students from start to finish.
A special look from the inside on Biola’s annual Cook Missions Conference, and how it is famously student-run from beginning to end, seamlessly.
Izzy Putney, Staff Writer March 17, 2026

The annual Cook Missions Conference at Biola University is currently the largest student-led missions conference in the world. Run entirely by students from start to finish, this conference is anticipated by many, and has become a place where students come, expectant for the Spirit to move in miraculous...

On the Outskirts

On the Outskirts
Outskirts is a student-made magazine created by young adults for young adults, working to change up the rhythms of the bleak future which Gen Z faces.
Izzy Putney, Staff Writer October 20, 2025

In a world where computers grow smarter, Gen Z searches for something deeper, something soul-filling rather than brain-stimulating. Two young adults have seen this take place in real time in their generation– and they decided to do something about it. Biola senior Gillian Doplemore and recent Biola...

Student visas revoked at Biola and throughout the country

A photo of visa documentation with miniature travelers.
Everything you need to know about student visa terminations and the ways they are affecting Biola students.
Ashley Newman, Jamileh Lopez, and Joseph Abboud April 30, 2025

Global and international students of Biola’s community have expressed worry due to mass visa revocations. When asked, the registrar’s office stated, “As long as students are following the rules and conditions of their visa, they have no need to worry at this time.” The Chimes spoke to someone...

Katie Tuttle premieres undergraduate senior art show

A corner wall of photographs depicts the art supplies stored in Tuttle's home.
“Remnants” focuses on the act of blessing others through the difficulty of letting go.
Brendan Peters, Staff Writer April 14, 2023

This week in the Green Art Gallery, senior art major Katie Tuttle premiered her senior show, “Remnants,” which focuses on the what the artist terms as her “fundamental commitment toward freedom” from her years of collecting art supplies, books and jewelry. Tuttle noted that this is “not freedom...

Student business ‘3 pm Club’ screen prints T-shirts

Cai displays one of the 3 PM club's T-shirt print designs, an airplane with legs.
Art students Jennifer Cai and Emilia Davies sell upcycled clothing in 3pm Club.
Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief March 31, 2023

Two girls sat across each other in their studios at the Bardwell Art building. Upon one of their desks was a piece of paper propped up on a stand, advertising a list of products: T-shirts, sweaters, tote bags and more products with unique print designs. The top of the paper read the words “3pm Club,”...

Reflections on student journalism

Reflections on student journalism
The best parts of this semester from a student journalism perspective.
Emily Coffey and Hannah Larson December 5, 2022

There are things no one tells student journalists before they join the ranks of weary, sleep-deprived zombies fueled by caffeine and hounded by criticism. Everything is always due but nothing ever feels quite done. Pieces are submitted by deadline only to be shredded by editors and decimated by readers-turned-editors...

Songs from the heart — journeying towards mental health

Senior music therapy major Daisy Perrigan performs an original composition at the concert.
Biola’s live music event for Mental Health Awareness Week lights up Fireside Pavilion with student-composed songs.
Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief October 21, 2022

In the calm of a clear-skied evening, music floated from the Fireside Pavillion. A little gathering of students huddled in that area, listening to Biola’s live music event for Mental Health Awareness Week. Into the quiet poured out songs of struggles, anxieties, worries and reminders of hope. TOGETHERNESS...

Fast food pay is on the rise

Fast food pay is on the rise
Wages will potentially increase by almost 50% in 2023, sparking debate about workers' rights, business success and inflation.
Phoebe Vrable, News Editor September 27, 2022

In August, California Gov. Gavin Newsom began the process to pass The Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act, or the FAST Recovery Act (AB 257). Since then, Newsom signed the act into law and filed with the secretary of state on Sept. 5. Along with protecting workers’ rights similar to...

Politics Rundown: California senators consider vaccines, omicron deaths climb, Congress blocks voting rights bill

Politics Rundown: California senators consider vaccines, omicron deaths climb, Congress blocks voting rights bill
Californians adapt to changing coronavirus restrictions.
Julianne Foster January 24, 2022

REQUIRED STUDENT VACCINATIONS State Sen. Richard Pan introduced a bill that forbids students from using the personal belief exemption to avoid school-based COVID-19 vaccination requirements. The Keep Schools Open and Safe Act aims to assure parents that their child’s in-person learning remains safe.  “The...

An interview with 2 The Sun and the genre fusion of ‘Meudon Drive’

An interview with 2 The Sun and the genre fusion of ‘Meudon Drive’
Cinema and media arts major Ryan Jachetta gives insight into his debut album.
Chris Charpentier, Staff Writer December 2, 2021

Senior cinema and media arts major Ryan Jachetta, also known as 2 The Sun, released his debut album “Meudon Drive” on Nov. 18. His audacious genre blend distinguishes him from other artists in his class. Jachetta progressed his sound in this last record past the one-off singles of his previous work...