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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Biola, talk about the layoffs and program closures

Biola, talk about the layoffs and program closures
The administration's failure to communicate sweeping changes across the university causes confusion and pain.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief • March 6, 2023

Dear Readers, Private universities nationwide are struggling as low enrollment leads to faculty layoffs and shuttered schools. Colleges, including Biola, are simultaneously weathering economic difficulties and bracing for the enrollment cliff. This semester, Biola consolidated majors, discontinued...

Higher education trends inform student realities

Biola is experiencing declining enrollment as well as faculty and staff cuts.
The Chimes explains employment cuts, drop in enrollment and Biola's debt.
Amelia Schuhler, Opinions Editor • February 23, 2023

Clarification: February 27 The sociology professor referenced in the article is a university staff member who teaches part time. He is an adjunct who does not have full-time faculty status.  On Wednesday, Feb. 8, my sociology professor began class by addressing his departure from Biola. He would...

SGA Rundown: Theme of transparency leads new administration

SGA Rundown: Theme of transparency leads new administration
Communication team announces podcast release date and a simplified budget, both available to students.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor • September 3, 2020

The Student Government Association met this Thursday via Zoom to kick off the remote fall semester. SGA president Keren Godwin and vice president Gretchen Ferguson led introductions as members zoomed in from across the country.  CONTINUING COMMUNITY  Ferguson explained how SGA plans to continue empowering...

‘Communicating in crisis:’ Public relations society hosts webinar on COVID-19

'Communicating in crisis:' Public relations society hosts webinar on COVID-19
Public relations professor Carolyn Kim reminds students that transparency and trust are vital during this time.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief • April 14, 2020

This afternoon, the Public Relations Student Society of America hosted a webinar to provide PR students with tools regarding how to respond to a crisis such as COVID-19. Led by Director of Public Relations Programs Carolyn Kim, 20 participants were reminded of the importance of fostering trust between...

Anonymous social media creates community

Anonymous social media creates community
Popular anonymous pages bring students together through humor and honesty.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor • February 21, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 20, 2020). ANONYMITY ENCOURAGES UNITY  “Send us your juiciest confessions. Shared anonymously.”  Instagram pages such as @byeolaconfessions and @biiola_tea have had a major impact on the student culture at Biola University. These social...