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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Watch out for those scooters!

Photo Courtesy of li.me
People on electric scooters have run into a number of injuries in Southern California.
Preet Christian, Freelance Writer November 15, 2018

Lime and Bird electric scooters are popping up around Southern California. These rent-and-go scooters are mostly used around SoCal beaches but have more recently made their way into the city of Los Angeles. Recently, the LA City Council put regulations on Lime and Bird scooters, including a 15 miles...

Design class installs swings

"Let the people swing" sign
Repurposing a mural, art students hope to give others rest in the midst of exams.
Jana Eller, Office Manager April 26, 2018

As many students’ stress levels increase in the wake of finals, they can now take a study break on a set of swings in south campus due to design students’ new installation, “Let the People Swing.” “It’s really joyful and it reminds you of childhood,” said Sarah Scholl, senior education...

Writing projects explores illumination

Celebration of student writing banner
The Celebration of Student Writing allowed students to bring their writing to other areas of study.
Jessica Goddard, Features Apprentice April 4, 2018

Students should celebrate what they learn with creativity—or so the English department encourages through its Celebration of Student Writing event. Aligning with the chapel theme of illumination, students had the opportunity to translate what they learned in their English 113 classes into creative...

Lim Center dedicated before God, students and faculty

Lim and DBC cut ribbon
Many gathered to celebrate the dedication of the new science building.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) February 20, 2018

It all started with a vision to bring a state-of-the art science building to Biola. On Friday morning, that dream became a further reality. A PARTY PRAISING GOD As the sun beamed down on the audience, they witnessed the hard work of fundraising, donations and prayer coming to fruition. The Alton...

Science center move-in delayed

Caleb Raney/THE CHIMES
Rain cannot damper students’ and faculty’s excitement about the opening of the new center.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief September 19, 2017
Rain cannot damper students’ and faculty’s excitement about the opening of the new center.

Fundraising continues for science center

Cassidy Eldridge/THE CHIMES
After the $180 million campaign comes to an end, funding the science center does not.
Jana Eller, Office Manager February 27, 2017
After the $180 million campaign comes to an end, funding the science center does not.

Campaign caps off with $214 million

Jason Lin/THE CHIMES
After fundraising for five years, campaign makes an effort to bless students through scholarships and various improvements.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer February 14, 2017
After fundraising for five years, campaign makes an effort to bless students through scholarships and various improvements.