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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 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...

Orientation adjusts to shorter program period

Becky Mitchell/THE CHIMES
With the loss of available days, orientations refocus on key components.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • September 7, 2017
With the loss of available days, orientations refocus on key components.

Q&A with Matthew Hooper, welcome week task force chair

Jason Lin/ THE CHIMES
More planning goes into Biola’s seamless orientation service week than students realize.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer • September 12, 2016
More planning goes into Biola’s seamless orientation service week than students realize.

A communion of pain and purpose

A communion of pain and purpose
Partaking of the elements never tasted so bittersweet.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer • September 4, 2016
Partaking of the elements never tasted so bittersweet.

Save Our Souls

Photo Courtesy of Samantha Belgum
Student leaders toss life preservers to freshmen during welcome week.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer • September 4, 2016
Student leaders toss life preservers to freshmen during welcome week.