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The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Behind the Curtain

Sophomore health sciences major Tyler Jones plays a rich soapmaking mogul who creates an elaborate scheme to get his lazy son to work in Torrey Theatre's spring production of "It Pays to Advertise."
A glimpse into the production of the upcoming Torrey Honors College play.
Shelby LaPorte, Entertainment Editor • April 4, 2025

On April 4 at 7:30 p.m. and April 5 at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Torrey Honors College will be putting on their Spring 2025 production of “It Pays to Advertise.” The play is an American comedy that tells the story of the son of a soap tycoon who becomes his father’s business competitor.  A FIRST-TIME...

Life of a Torrey Student

The Olympia cohort holds their new Bibles and editions of Plato’s Republic on Aug. 26, 2024. On the last night of Torrientation, each incoming freshman receives an ESV Bible to use for their next four years in the Torrey Honors College. This year, Crossway donated bibles to the college, so the funds were used to provide the Republic for the freshmen.
A Computer Science major describes her experience in the Torrey Program
Jason Lee, Staff Writer • September 14, 2024

If the Torrey Program is known for one thing, it’s all the reading that they do. In fact, Torrey students read about 12-18 books per semester (excluding the books they read outside of Torrey). Though this feels like a heavy weight to deal with, Torrey students are able to engage with and process through...

Biola honors Dr. Alina Beary

Biola University holds memorial for Dr. Alina Beary on Metzger Lawn.
Guests attend memorial service dedicated to Beary on Metzger Lawn.
Natalie Fassnacht, News Editor • September 14, 2023

It was cold and quiet Tuesday night as family, friends and students of Dr. Alina Beary gathered on Metzger Lawn in a memorial service dedicated to her life and legacy. Beary was a professor in the Torrey Honors College who was in a fatal pedestrian-vehicle accident on the night of Aug. 30. The memorial...

Remembering Alina Beary

Courtesy of University Marketing
Students gather to remember beloved professor.
Hope Smith and Dalet Valles • September 6, 2023

 Dr. Alina Beary, professor of Torrey Honors College, died Aug. 30 following a fatal pedestrian-vehicle accident. Dr. Barry Corey sent a campus-wide email to the Biola community on Aug. 31. “This news breaks my heart,” he said in his email statement. “For some of our incoming Torrey students,...

We need to celebrate women of faith who lead amid opposition

We need to celebrate women of faith who lead amid opposition
Women spiritual leaders have been neglected and undervalued, and we all pay the price for that lack of representation.
Evana Upshaw and Addison Freiheit • March 5, 2021

This article was originally published on March 5 at 6:33 p.m., but was updated on March 9 at 3:20 p.m. with new information. “Women were the last disciples at the cross and the first at the empty tomb,” writes Catherine Groeger of Christianity Today.  Women were also the first evangelists,...

Wellness days are just another day for homework

Wellness days are just another day for homework
Although well-intended, we should be creating an intentional rhythm of sabbath for ourselves.
Addison Freiheit, Staff Writer • March 3, 2021

When I imagine a restful day, I imagine waking up without a hundred “to-dos” running through my mind. I imagine hanging out with friends and reading a book that has nothing to do with the required reading stated on the syllabus. Maybe I would go to the beach or go on a hike. Either way, homework...

Torrey Honors Institute now Torrey Honors College

Torrey Honors Institute now Torrey Honors College
The new name hopes to better reflect a growing program in academic and professional circles.
Ashley Grams and Lacey Patrick • September 30, 2020

After 25 years of serving students at Biola, the Torrey Honors Institute has transitioned into Torrey Honors College. The terminology change was announced via email on Sept. 30, though Torrey students were informed last week. A GROWING PROGRAM This is the first college formed within Biola and will...