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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Biola adds fundraiser to tree lighting tradition

Photo Courtesy of Benjamin Lee/ THE CHIMES
Families, students and faculty members gathered on Metzger Lawn to participate in the decades-old tradition.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor December 1, 2018

Biola welcomed in the Christmas season Friday with a new fundraiser to supplement its annual Christmas Tree Lighting, a sparkling tradition of music, scripture and fake snow held on Metzger Lawn.   Staff, students, alumni and faculty joined the program to celebrate the season through a...

Students present the past

Madison Beardsley's old photo
Three current students share their family’s stories about their time at Biola.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) December 5, 2017

Biola has many traditions and much history to its name. Families have also made Biola a tradition—generations of families have attended Biola and still do so today. Students here today represent their families, God and Biola in general. Students with multiple generations of Biolans represent their...

A walkabout through upper and lower dorms culture

Anastasia Waltschew/THE CHIMES
Many factors can affect a dorm’s personality and create a unique living experience for students.
Bethany Higa, Writer March 8, 2016
Many factors can affect a dorm’s personality and create a unique living experience for students.

International students experience alcohol differently

Photo courtesy of Masha Andrievskaya
Alcohol is commonplace in many international traditions experienced by students at Biola.
Anna Warner, Writer December 8, 2015
Alcohol is commonplace in many international traditions experienced by students at Biola.

Easter orthodoxy

Easter orthodoxy
Two Biola students share about their traditional celebrations during Holy Week.
Jenna Kubiak, Writer April 4, 2015
Two Biola students share about their traditional celebrations during Holy Week.