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Biola Debuts New SUB Renovation

Upper-level of Student Union Building
The Fall 2024 semester started with a new and improved Student Union Building, featuring an expansion of the upper level.
Kelly Van Duine, Staff Writer September 20, 2024

The Student Union Building (SUB) reopened in the Fall 2024 semester after an expansion on the second level over the summer. The renovation includes more tables and seating, as well as a more open floor layout. This renovation provides more seating options for students to study and mingle with their...

Revival comes to Biola

During Session 3 of Missions Conference on Wednesday, students lead the crowd in worship in various languages.
Extended worship, midnight baptisms and all-night prayer gatherings mark the 93rd annual Missions Conference.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief May 2, 2023

The water was murky green and nighttime darkness engulfed the congregation as students kneeled in the shallow Talbot East pool, surrounded by over 200 students cheering for their baptisms. Students wore their jeans and t-shirts that, moments before, were drenched in sweat from intense worship, but now...

The Chimes reflects on recent SUB worship gathering

Worship continues in the SUB.
Worship continues after the end of Missions Conference.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief March 27, 2023

The room is simple. Tall black drapes hang down along the far windows, creating a veil between this lower-level space and the rest of the Student Union Building. Above, lights dangle from the ceiling, illuminating a red and beige carpet in the middle of the floor. The amber glow emanating from lamps...

Chimes News Quiz

Chimes News Quiz
Have you been following our coverage? Brush up on the biggest news stories of the past two weeks.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief February 18, 2022

SGA Rundown: Valentine’s Day bachelor panel

The new SGA logo
Students request funds and senators discuss mental health.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief January 27, 2022

This week, the Student Government Association discussed a Valentine’s Day bachelor panel and considered allocating money to fund proposals. FIND YOUR VALENTINE Senators discussed an event called “Find Your Valentine” in which Biolans nominate contestants to participate in a bachelor panel. Panelists...

SGA Rundown: Supporting commuters and Biola community

SGA Rundown: Supporting commuters and Biola community
Senators discuss community events and resources on campus.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief September 30, 2021

The Student Government Association discussed supporting commuters and community events on campus. This week senators considered the possibility of allowing commuter students to fill out an application to secure a parking space.  COMMUTER PARKING PLAN Under this plan, students who travel more than...

Crime Log ― April 16-23

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
This week’s crime log is made up of a vandalism, disturbance of the peace and petty theft.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager April 23, 2019

Vandalism ― Lot S Reported April 17, 10:24 a.m., occurred prior A Campus Safety officer reported graffiti with the use of a paint pen on the wall of the parking structure. The incident was reported to facilities management for cleanup. The investigation has not been reported to the Los Angeles...

Biola Veterans Association finds home in the SUB

Photo by Marlena Lang / THE CHIMES
The group, previously without a space of its own, will officially receive a room next spring.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief November 9, 2018

After spending over a year without a dedicated space, the Biola Veterans Association will have a room of its own—and about $15,000 to furnish it—in spring 2019. “WE UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER WHEN NO ONE ELSE REALLY DOES” Director of Commuter Life Katie Tuttle and coordinator of commuter life and...

SGA Rundown: Mailbox, FirstGen initiatives spark debate

The new SGA logo
Two extended discussions on proposals highlighted senate’s post-SGA Chapel meeting.
Austin Green, Managing Editor October 25, 2018

For the first time during the current school year, the Student Government Association senate could not reach a consensus on a proposal, instead moving to table an initiative from president Sierra McCoy and vice president of community relations Katy Hendricks for next week’s meeting. The senate also...

SGA Rundown: final preparations made for SGA Chapel

The new SGA logo
The new-look SGA chapel will take place during AfterDark and focus on mental health.
Austin Green and Rebecca Mitchell October 19, 2018

Before Thursday’s Student Government Association senate meeting got underway, senior vice president Katherine Davis broke the senators into groups so they could pray for each other and help each other discern what burdens to give to God at the halfway point of the semester. It would set the tone...

Crime Log: Aug. 31 – Sep. 5

Crime Log: Aug. 31 - Sep. 5
Trespassing, petty theft and disturbing the peace make up this week's crime log.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief September 7, 2017
Trespassing, petty theft and disturbing the peace make up this week's crime log.

Hanging in there

Chak Hee Lo/THE CHIMES
SGA voted on installing hammocks on campus for students to hang out in when stressed.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer February 21, 2017
SGA voted on installing hammocks on campus for students to hang out in when stressed.