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The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

New Beginnings for Biola Students

New Beginnings for Biola Students
A recap of Welcome Weekend for the Fall 2023 semester.
Natalie Fassnacht, News Editor September 7, 2023

The start of a new year always brings challenges and excitement, especially for students who are new to Biola. New Student Orientation started on Aug. 24 and leaders welcomed students back to campus on a warm Thursday. Many students were introduced to a decorated dorm hall and welcoming residential assistants....

Biola kicks off Spring Welcome Week

Students relax next to the Student Union Building upon starting the spring semester.
The university welcomes new and incoming students for spring 2023.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief January 10, 2023

The beginning of the new semester kicked off with the very first chapel of the year — Spring Convocation. New and continuing students, staff and faculty filled Sutherland Auditorium on Jan. 9 to kick off the day with worship and a message from Dr. Barry Corey, the university’s president.  SPRING...

Biola welcomes incoming students for fall 2022

Courtesy of Mackenzie Connor
Welcome week marks a new commencement for enrollment after a struggle following the pandemic.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief August 29, 2022

Biola University’s New Student Orientation kicked off on Aug. 25, celebrating the new semester and welcoming new students to the community. The university faced many challenges with enrollment throughout the pandemic and continues to face decreased enrollment rates.  WELCOME WEEK RECAP Incoming...

Summer school just got cool

Student looking at their laptop next to Fluor fountain
The two sessions save money and help students graduate earlier.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) April 26, 2018

Summer often coincides with beach trips, Netflix binges, seasonal jobs and restful sleep. For some, it serves as a time to catch up on units and to save time and money through summer courses LOOKING AT THE NUMBERS With the new calendar change, the summer sessions at Biola now include two terms....

New library liaison assists transfer students

Thecla Li/THE CHIMES
The library prepares to gather data to help students navigate its services efficiently.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief October 15, 2017
The library prepares to gather data to help students navigate its services efficiently.

Enrollment shortfall causes budget cuts

Stephen Frederick/THE CHIMES
Student headcount for spring semester falls 120 short, forcing personnel to take a pay cut.
Daisy Gonzalez, Writer March 1, 2017
Student headcount for spring semester falls 120 short, forcing personnel to take a pay cut.

Consider community college before university

Jason Lin/ THE CHIMES
Students should leave general education courses for community college instead of university.
Alondra Urizar, Writer December 6, 2016
Students should leave general education courses for community college instead of university.