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Dec 11, 2024 | 
chimesnewspaper.com | Patricia J Yang |Shelby LaPorte
The sounds of voices singing, violins playing and trumpets blowing filled the La Mirada Theatre for Performing Arts on the evening of Dec. 7. The spirit of Christmas came alive at Biola’s Annual Christmas Concert, “Let the Nations Rejoice!,” where students, friends and families gathered together to celebrate the birth of Christ in song and praise.
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Dec 6, 2024 | 
chimesnewspaper.com | Patricia J Yang |Shelby LaPorte
As the semester nears its end, students may be looking for something that will put them in the holiday spirit. On Dec. 7 at 7 p.m., Biola’s Conservatory of Music will be hosting their annual Christmas concert, “Let the Nations Rejoice!,” filling the La Mirada Theatre for Performing Arts with music celebrating the birth of Christ. Almost 200 students have taken part in the performance that will bring Christmas cheer to those who attend.
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Nov 13, 2024 | 
chimesnewspaper.com | Patricia J Yang |Shelby LaPorte
Tubist Alyssa Moriel gives an insider’s look at one of Biola’s concerts. On Nov. 8, in Lansing Recital Hall, director Daniel Brier conducted the Biola Symphony Orchestra, inspiring the spirit of the Thanksgiving season. But filling the hall with the beautiful melodies of famous compositions is no easy feat. Lots of time and practice went into the making of this performance.
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Oct 16, 2024 | 
chimesnewspaper.com | Patricia J Yang |Shelby LaPorte |Olivia Kam |Jamileh Lopez
Early on the morning of Oct. 9, hundreds of students lined up outside Chase Gymnasium, eagerly awaiting the start of Biola’s 89th Torrey Memorial Bible Conference. This year’s theme — Wholehearted — delves into how we Christians can worship God with our whole being and our undivided attention. Keynote speakers comprising Biola faculty and guest speakers from across the country dive into topics such as grief, political conflict and same-sex attraction, with Psalm 86:11 at the core.
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Oct 3, 2024 | 
chimesnewspaper.com | Patricia J Yang |Shelby LaPorte
Thousands of Christians gathered together to worship with well-known contemporary music collective. Amidst the fog, high up in the stands of the Intuit Dome, the sight of thousands of people gathered in one space to worship overwhelms me. Psalm 34:3 tells us to “Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt his name together,” and that is what happened at the Elevation Nights ‘24 concert on Sept. 28.
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Apr 29, 2024 | 
chimesnewspaper.com | Dalet Valles |Shelby LaPorte
If you are interested in getting active and learning some self-defense, check out the Martial Arts Club, run by senior psychology major Joy Phillipps. A LOVE FOR THE ARTPhillipps started the club in Fall 2023. As president and founder of the club, she is in charge of leading all the meetings, which involve teaching and planning games to create a fun space for everyone. However, Phillipps’ love for martial arts began before the formation of the club.
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Apr 24, 2024 | 
chimesnewspaper.com | Dalet Valles |Shelby LaPorte
A fun night of singing and dancing. April 24, 2024 On April 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m., Biola’s Conservatory of Music and School of Fine Arts and Communication hosted the Musical Theater Scenes production in the Crowell Music Building. It was a composition of songs from a variety of popular musicals. The cast opened with songs from multiple plays and musicals.
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Apr 15, 2024 | 
chimesnewspaper.com | Dalet Valles |Shelby LaPorte
Watching movies is one way to relax after a long day of classes or work. The Impact Film Club provides the opportunity for students who share a love for film to come together as a community and unwind while watching movies. NEED FOR A FILM COMMUNITYThe club was first formed in Spring 2022 by junior cinema and media (CMA) arts major Caleb Anderson, the current president of the Impact Film Club. It was officially launched in Fall 2022.
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Mar 18, 2024 | 
chimesnewspaper.com | Dalet Valles |Shelby LaPorte
Biola University offers a variety of clubs that provide students the opportunity to find community while learning new things. Here is a look at some of the clubs that are currently active on campus. UNICYCLE CLUBIn the Unicycle Club, students can learn about encouragement, perseverance and balance. You can email them at or reach out to them through their Instagram. ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY CLUBMembers of this club are educated, connected and mobilized to steward God’s creation. You can email them at .
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Mar 11, 2024 | 
chimesnewspaper.com | Dalet Valles |Shelby LaPorte
An uncomfortable yet hopeful tale of a teenager. March 11, 2024 On March 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Green Art Gallery, Biola Theater presents Mermaid, an adaptation of the original “Little Mermaid” tale by Hans Christian Anderson. The play, written by Polly Teale, explores the coming-of-age of Blue, who explores her identity through an imaginary character, the Little Mermaid. “The Little Mermaid wants to explore the world above,” said senior theater major Jesenya Rivera-Puls.
