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The Chimes

For All Seasons comes home

Photo by Thecla Li / THE CHIMES
The former chapel band is rising among the ranks of Christian worship music.
Pierce Singgih, Editor-in-Chief (Fall 2019) October 22, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Oct. 18, 2018. Among large-scale church bands like Elevation Worship, Hillsong UNITED and Bethel Music, For All Seasons stands as a growing maverick in the worship music scene. Forged as a Biola undergraduate chapel band, For All Seasons is finding its...

Corey’s Corner: Calvary Chapel’s redesign encourages appreciation for art

Corey’s Corner: Calvary Chapel’s redesign encourages appreciation for art
President Barry Corey reminds students that Christians must value art if we value culture.
President Barry Corey October 19, 2018

When I was in college, I took an art appreciation course. I cannot recall the name of the art professor. But one thing I can recall is that I did not have any more appreciation for art when I turned in the final exam than I did when I picked up the syllabus. It was a semester hypnotically flipping...

Day two of ‘Kingdom’ proves just as full as the first

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The final full day of Torrey Conference inspires students to see and live out the kingdom differently.
Macie Cummings and Micah Kim October 11, 2018

Amidst the pressure of finishing all five Torrey Conference credits, students were awakened by producer Dj Efechto and dance crew, Team Millenia during Thursday’s first session. As the ground-shaking bass rattled the audience, students welcomed the second day of Torrey Conference 2018 with wild anticipation....

Remember God’s sovereignty with this playlist

Vic Silva, Staff Writer April 29, 2018

It’s that time of year again, when the semester quickly starts to dwindle into a series of stressful events ranging from term papers to cumulative finals. Students begin the process of pulling out their hair, while repeatedly refilling their coffee cups in desperate need of that caffeine aid. This...

China’s Christians set an example

China’s Christians set an example
A shift in worldview allows for a grateful attitude.
Ashley Brimmage, Opinions Editor February 6, 2018

Recently, I had a discussion with a girl in my small group. Her name is Minji and she had just joined our church upon coming back from studying abroad in China for a year. She spoke of their underground church, and the way they worshipped quietly, in the dark, in secret, and how amazing it felt to be...

Christian Clubbing: Hula club dances during chapel

Performers from the Hula Halau club pose in Chase Gymnasium after Monday's chapel.
Biola’s Hula Halau club performs cultural dances as a form of worship.
Macie Cummings, News Editor (Fall 2018) November 29, 2017

The Hula Halau club lead worship for the student body through cultural dances during chapel on Monday morning. WORSHIP THROUGH DANCE This is their first performance in chapel for the school year, although they performed at various school events last spring. They began with two numbers, before chapel...

Students unify through worship

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“Noche de Alabanza” provides space for praise and community.
Kendall Jarboe, Writer November 9, 2017
“Noche de Alabanza” provides space for praise and community.

Seek church community

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Christians learn to navigate the dichotomy of a flourishing 21st century Church.
Ashley Brimmage, Writer October 17, 2017
Christians learn to navigate the dichotomy of a flourishing 21st century Church.

The Spirit moves

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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.

Meeting makes memories

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Students remember their favorite Torrey times.
Jessica Goddard, Writer October 10, 2017
Students remember their favorite Torrey times.

Packiam distinguishes the nature of the Holy Spirit

The 82nd Annual Torrey Memorial Bible Conference kicked off with Glenn Packiam's take on the Holy Spirit.  |  Carly Grider/THE CHIMES 
The 82nd Annual Torrey Memorial Bible Conference kicked off with Glenn Packiam's take on the Holy Spirit.
Carly Grider, Writer October 9, 2017
The 82nd Annual Torrey Memorial Bible Conference kicked off with Glenn Packiam's take on the Holy Spirit.

Ballet Glorify showcases God-centered dance

Biolan dance club sets the tone for Easter through ballet.
Sabrina-faire Trujillo, Writer April 12, 2017
Biolan dance club sets the tone for Easter through ballet.