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The Chimes

Hope Hall kicks off the semester with blockbuster bash

Balloons and streamers give a celebratory air to the block party on Hope Hall's basketball court.
Biolans head to Hope Hall’s basketball court for the year's first Biola Block Party.
Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief January 16, 2023

In the darkening evening and the cool fresh air, students of Biola gathered by Hope Hall to kick off the semester at the Biola Block Party. There were hotdogs and salad, chips and cookies for snacks and hot chocolate to warm spirits in the cool weather. The event was hosted in collaboration by the Commuter...

Biola celebrates Grandparents Day

Biola celebrates Grandparents Day
The Parent Relations department hosts the annual event to connect students and their grandparents.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief March 11, 2022

The Parent Relations department hosted Biola’s annual Grandparents Day celebration on March 11. According to Stephanie Ramirez, assistant director of alumni and family engagement, the goal of Grandparents Day is to create a space for students to welcome their grandparents into their lives at Biola.  “At...

Politics Rundown: Private citizens apply to sponsor Afghan refugees

Politics Rundown: Private citizens apply to sponsor Afghan refugees
Biden lays out plan to link refugee families with communities.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief October 26, 2021

The Biden administration unveiled the new Sponsor Circle Program designed to train Americans who apply to sponsor Afghan refugees. Under this plan, the State Department certifies groups of at least five adults after they successfully pass knowledge and background checks, present a refugee welcome plan...

Making people uncomfortable: The role of an opinions section

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Conrad Frommelt, Opinions Editor for The Chimes, shares his hopes for the Opinions section to be a safe place for discussion and the pursuit of truth.
Conrad Frommelt, Writer August 29, 2014
Conrad Frommelt, Opinions Editor for The Chimes, shares his hopes for the Opinions section to be a safe place for discussion and the pursuit of truth.