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The Chimes

The Chimes reflects on recent SUB worship gathering

Worship continues in the SUB.
Worship continues after the end of Missions Conference.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief March 27, 2023

The room is simple. Tall black drapes hang down along the far windows, creating a veil between this lower-level space and the rest of the Student Union Building. Above, lights dangle from the ceiling, illuminating a red and beige carpet in the middle of the floor. The amber glow emanating from lamps...

Work-life balance staves off student stress

Managing work well reduces stress in students' lives.
Here's how to manage stress with a heavy workload.
Emily Coffey and Hannah Larson October 17, 2022

As Biola students enter Mental Health Awareness Week, the uptick in mental health problems coincides with the rising pressures college students face as they manage their daily workload and prepare for life after graduation. Here are some practical tips for managing stress during this week and beyond.   WORK-LIFE...

Blowing the whistle on Facebook

Blowing the whistle on Facebook
Big tech needs a time out.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor October 15, 2021

When I turned 13, I wanted a Facebook account because I wanted to play Farmville. I was not interested in posting selfies, updating my status or making virtual friends—I just wanted to produce my own virtual crop and animals. My mom made me complete summer school for the privilege of my first social...

Americans are sick of the COVID-19 discussion

Americans are sick of the COVID-19 discussion
People are ready to take back control over their lives.
Caleb Britt, Staff Writer October 13, 2021

It has been nearly two years of living in a new reality consisting of viruses, masks and online work—something vastly different from what we knew before COVID-19. The pandemic began with toilet paper shortages, which suddenly shifted to disbelief and conspiracies surrounding the virus. Not long after...

Kehlani’s new mixtape scores big

kehlani album cover
Big name producers, strong lyrics and influential features come together in this nine-track EP.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer March 2, 2019

Two years after the release of “SweetSexySavage,” Kehlani’s latest mixtape “While We Wait” released on Feb 21. The mixtape features skilled and prominent artists such as Ty Dolla $ign, Dom Kennedy and 6lack, elegantly expressing her varied feelings throughout different romantic experiences. RELATIONSHIPS The...

Speaker suggests solutions to poverty

American Enterprise Institute member Robert Doar talks to students about poverty alleviation.
A member of the American Enterprise Institute talked to students about assisting the poor.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief November 15, 2017

Morgridge Fellow in Poverty Studies at the American Enterprise Institute Robert Doar spoke to students about the importance of promoting labor and education to alleviate poverty on Monday. MEETING POVERTY WITH EDUCATION The consumption poverty rate fell to 3 percent in 2016, down from 6.1 percent...

The Spirit moves

Thecla Li/THE CHIMES
Evidence of the Holy Spirit’s work extends beyond Torrey Conference.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer October 17, 2017
Evidence of the Holy Spirit’s work extends beyond Torrey Conference.

Center connects to the Spirit

Caitlin Gaines/THE CHIMES
Oscar Merlo shares his vision for the new center on campus.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) October 5, 2017
Oscar Merlo shares his vision for the new center on campus.

All hail the queen of burgers and business

Caitlin Blackmon/THE CHIMES
The CEO of In-N-Out shared the sacrifices and dedication she needed to carry on her grandfather’s legacy.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer October 2, 2017
The CEO of In-N-Out shared the sacrifices and dedication she needed to carry on her grandfather’s legacy.

Prayer impacts Houston

Photo Courtesy of Reagan Smalley
Texas student finds the significance of prayer through the devastating hurricane.
Jessica Goddard, Writer September 11, 2017
Texas student finds the significance of prayer through the devastating hurricane.

Use summer vacation wisely

Chak Hee Lo/THE CHIMES
Students should not feel pressured to work or intern during the summer time.
Tim Seeberger, Writer May 17, 2017
Students should not feel pressured to work or intern during the summer time.

Women weave success

Daisy Gonzalez/THE CHIMES
Woven Conference is held to advise women of faith as they pursue their careers.
Daisy Gonzalez, Writer March 8, 2017
Woven Conference is held to advise women of faith as they pursue their careers.