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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Biola welcomes Christmas season with annual Christmas Tree Lighting

Biola welcomes Christmas season with annual Christmas Tree Lighting
For the first time in two years the Biola community gathered to ring in the season.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor December 3, 2021

Students, staff and alumni gathered tonight for Biola’s annual Christmas Tree  Lighting on Metzger Lawn. The tree lighting was the first in two years, President Barry Corey noted. COREY WELCOMES BIOLA COMMUNITY Corey opened with a greeting to students, staff and alumni welcoming those who attended...

Veterans recognized at Christmas tree lighting

Biola students, faculty, parents, and alumni gather around the lit Christmas tree enjoying the light, fake snow, and fellowship
California state Sen. Bob Archuleta visited the campus to celebrate the 36th year of the annual Christmas tradition.
Maria Weyne, News Editor December 11, 2019

Christmas music filled the air as students, alumni and faculty gathered on Metzger Lawn for the much anticipated annual tree lighting on Wednesday evening. The event was originally supposed to take place a week earlier on Dec. 4 but was postponed due to weather conditions. The delay did not seem...

Let there be light

Jacob Knopf/ THE CHIMES
The lighting of Biola’s Christmas tree opens opinions on early holiday celebrations.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer November 30, 2016
The lighting of Biola’s Christmas tree opens opinions on early holiday celebrations.