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The Student News Site of Biola University

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Women’s basketball defeated by Sea Lions

Women’s basketball defeated by Sea Lions
Eagles put up a good fight but take another loss, 91-94.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor January 30, 2021

It has been a rocky start for Biola’s women's basketball team. Their fourth loss this season came from losing to the Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions in back-to-back games. Regardless of another loss, Biola hustled on the court today. Senior forward Jazz Benn at the top of the stat sheet...

Women’s basketball falls to PLNU

Junior guard Tatum Brimley dribbles during Biola's loss to APU on Dec. 15, 2018. The Cougars also won the rematch of the two rival schools on Jan. 19.
The long offseason is still showing its effects as the Eagles fall to the Sea Lions, 64-72.
Andi Basista, News Editor January 29, 2021

Biola basketball is back. The revised COVID-friendly schedule resumed on Jan. 16 for the lady Eagles where they secured the victory over Northwest Nazarene University. However, since then, it has been a slow start for head coach Alan Nakamura’s team. Two back-to-back losses to rivals Azusa Pacific...

Intersectionality is imperative as we fight for more female representation in politics

Intersectionality is imperative as we fight for more female representation in politics
Senator Kamala Harris is running a historic campaign as a woman of color and is experiencing the oppressive, two-fold reality of racism and sexism.
Evana Upshaw, Opinions Editor October 24, 2020

This has been an election season for the history books. Record numbers of women, women of color and people of color ran for president in the Democratic race. Though our choices are now down to two elderly white men, the race started out as a fairly diverse group. What we are left with is evidence of...

GRITmas serves homeless community with care packages

At the fourth annual GRITmas, students came together to serve homeless women by making care packages.
Students made packages containing feminine hygiene products for homeless women in Los Angeles.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief December 10, 2019

Christmas music seeped out of the Collegium’s front door Tuesday night, accompanied by the soft sound of laughter. Inside was a warm and cozy GRIT team at the fourth annual GRITmas, a celebration dedicated to serving homeless women by making care packages. GRIT invited the Biola community to assemble...

GRIT prepares for fourth annual GRITmas

GRIT seeks to help other women feel encouraged and empowered.
Follow the growth of the online women's resource as they set up for their Christmas event that helps homeless women in Los Angeles.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief December 6, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Dec. 5, 2019). There’s a divide between men and women that social scientists call the “Confidence Gap.” This gap shows that women feel less confident than men in leadership roles, even if they perform at the same level. It’s not only a national...

Misrepresentation of women in the media: Why men need to stop treating women like objects

Misrepresentation of women in the media: Why men need to stop treating women like objects
Women in the media have been misrepresented by men as being nothing but their beauty and their body.
Melanie Flores, Freelance Writer April 12, 2019

In the film “Sex and the City,” one of the main protagonists, Miranda Hobbes, said, “the only two choices for women are witch and sexy kitten,” with Carrie Bradshaw replying, “You just said a mouthful there, sister.” And indeed, she did. Thanks to the media, society views women to be one...

“Lalita” project inspires Indonesian women

“Lalita” project inspires Indonesian women
Two Indonesian students are crafting a biographical book to empower their peers.
Jocelyn Meza, Freelance Writer November 5, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Nov. 1, 2018. It was 2 a.m. when Grace Kadiman and her roomate Abigail Limuria lay in bed, rejecting sleep and scrolling through social media searching for prominent accomplishments of women. As they searched, they found strong, brilliant and determined...

Women rise up in student leadership across Biola

Photo by Thecla Li / THE CHIMES
From SGA to SMU, female students are taking charge and representing their peers.
Macie Cummings, News Editor (Fall 2018) October 9, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Oct. 4, 2018. Women across campus are stepping into various leadership positions, and several of them hope to empower other women to do the same. Senior business administration major Sierra McCoy, senior accounting major Mason Van Aken and sophomore...

Student receives Ruby Award for showing strength in adversity

Ruby Award winner Emma Newman stands with basketball coach Alan Nakamura
Eighth awards ceremony highlights women who impact their communities.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 28, 2018

As the end of Women’s History Month nears, a student joins two other Biola women in accepting her Ruby Award for exhibiting accomplishments and godly values. A CALL TO EMPOWERMENT This year’s Ruby Awards, held Tuesday afternoon, centered around the slogan “Empowering Each Other.” Keeping...

Directed by a woman, for a class of all women

All-female directing class
The theatre department’s directing class contains a special element this year—an all-female class roster.
Caitlin Blackmon, Features Apprentice February 6, 2018

Every couple years, theatre majors have the opportunity to take Communication Studies 391, which poses a considerable challenge—directing. This year, only females joined the class, creating a different classroom dynamic. A NEW DIRECTION This class, taught by associate professor of theatre Kate...

Professional women impart wisdom

Woven conference table
Woven Conference addresses relevant topics while emphasizing faith in the workplace.
Jessica Goddard, Features Editor February 6, 2018

Andrew’s Banquet Hall, immaculately decorated in purple, filled with the scent of coffee and bagels while over 100 women and a few men entered to attend the fourth Woven Conference on Feb. 4, the largest one since it’s beginning. THE SPEAKERS “I think we had about 80 girls last year and we...

Ethical fashion company CEO addresses human trafficking

Kohl Crecelius at fireside chat
Krochet Kids, Known Supply CEO and cofounder talks about the positive impacts of knowing one’s clothing.
Jessica Goddard, Features Editor February 6, 2018

For Kohl Crecelius it all began with a hobby—crocheting—which he did not expect to turn into a ministry and business. ABOUT KROCHET KIDS Crecelius, the CEO and cofounder of Krochet Kids intl., came to campus Jan. 29 for a Fireside Chat hosted by the Entrepreneurship Society to discuss his...