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The Chimes

“What are you listening to?” — Take a look at a Biola student playlist

“What are you listening to?” — Take a look at a Biola student playlist
Biola students share some songs that they are currently listening to.
Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief September 25, 2023

With Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube and more, people have access to all kinds of music and can listen anywhere and everywhere. Biola students take full advantage of these services to listen to music while studying, relaxing or on the go. From instrumental to worship to pop, here are 7 songs that students...

Just read your Bible

Just read your Bible
Studying the Bible is not the only way to spend time in it.
Kei-Lynn Wheaton, Staff Writer April 7, 2022

Various forms of Bible study were popularized in the YouTube community. Personal Bible study can range from reading and meditation, journaling or in-depth analysis that considers historical and cultural context. Christians constantly experiment, creating new techniques, tools and arts to study with.  Conducting...

Meet the Biola alumna working for one of YouTube’s most beloved channels

Meet the Biola alumna working for one of YouTube’s most beloved channels
Annaliese Franklin gives a rundown of her production roles at Rhett & Link’s Mythical Entertainment studio.
Lydia Snow, Freelancer April 1, 2021

This story was edited with revised information on April 3 at 9:36 a.m. It all began with kazoos. In 2012, Annaliese Franklin had just transferred to Biola University. The night she moved into Stewart Hall, she received an unexpected email. Up-and-coming YouTube personalities Rhett McLaughlin and Link...

Winsome Conviction Project hosts postelection events

Winsome Conviction Project hosts postelection events
Panelists discuss political opinions while emphasizing the need for unity both nationally and within the Christian church.
Ashley Grams and Maria Weyne November 10, 2020

The Winsome Conviction Project hosted With Malice Towards None, a YouTube livestream event designed to encourage postelection communication and unity.  The event featured a panel of guest speakers including; Director of Intercultural Education and Research Walter Augustine, professor of philosophy...

YouTube channel Clam Chowder showcases artistic talent on campus

YouTube channel Clam Chowder showcases artistic talent on campus
Cam and Chloe create a space for artists to share their unique passions.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor April 16, 2019

Biola’s campus is populated with artistic students with quirky gifts and passions, as freshman business major Cam Anderson and freshman sociology major Chloe Roloson have recognized. The two have started a YouTube channel called Clam Chowder, where they host weekly episodes that showcase artistic students...

The problem with child “Influencers”

The problem with child “Influencers”
The ongoing sexualization and exploitation of children as “influencers” should be more openly discussed.
Maria Weyne, News Editor March 13, 2019

In recent years, social media platforms like Instagram and Youtube have opened the door for anyone to become an influencer, and many children can be now found on these apps. Although social media appears to cause little harm, these platforms are exposing children to inappropriate content and children...

Entrepreneurial fireside chat

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Jadon Gauthier’s path to film gave him vocational wisdom and a close relationship with God.
Jessica Goddard, Writer November 2, 2017
Jadon Gauthier’s path to film gave him vocational wisdom and a close relationship with God.

Money creates a YouTube Red Scare

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YouTube users should be wary but optimistic of the new subscription service.
Jacqueline Lewis, Writer March 1, 2016
YouTube users should be wary but optimistic of the new subscription service.

Social media mirrors an online Hollywood

Illustration by Trevor Lunde/THE CHIMES
While the quest for fame remains the same, the path to achieve it is changing.
Jacqueline Lewis, Writer October 6, 2015
While the quest for fame remains the same, the path to achieve it is changing.