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18/10/2022

How Lucas Almost Died + Frights, Fights, and Flicks

In today's episode Lucas discusses how he traveled to Zion and almost got run over by a Semi Truck. Mason gives his controversial opinion on why he hates the new movies, Don't Worry Darling and Amsterdam. Both of them recount their experiences at Knotts Scary Farm and to wrap it all up Lucas discusses his problems with Taylor Swift and the Switfy fandom.

18/10/2022

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46 min
05/04/2025

Biola theater presents "A Night of Student-Directed One-Acts"

In this episode, we sit down with the crew of Biola’s one-act shows “Gun and a Motel Bible” and “No Exit”. Check out the full interviews on the Biola Backstage podcast. The show “Gun and a Motel Bible” captures the struggles of Pete as he carries the weight of revenge against his wife’s lover. As Pete waits out in a motel to commit his act of vengeance, he is accompanied by Gideon, a personified Bible, who tries to convince Pete to abandon his revenge and not carry through with his actions. Pete and Gideon struggle through questions of faith, morality, and responsibility. As Pete draws closer to the edge of a life-altering decision, the show challenges its audience to consider the power of belief, the weight of pain, and the possibility of redemption. Sartre’s play “No Exit” takes on an existentialist view of a world without God and a hell without God. In “No Exit” three strangers–Joseph Garson, Inez, and Estelle–find themselves locked in a mysterious room in hell as they gradually realize that their eternal torment is, in fact, each other. The play grapples with themes of existentialism, human nature, and the effects of interpersonal relationships. The key line that “hell is other people” slowly uncovers itself as the characters slowly lose any trace of themselves on earth. For more details about this week's headlines: ICE, Princeton federal funding suspended Winsome Conviction - Biola University , film festival Find more stories at The Chimes’ website. Find the transcript of this episode here.

05/04/2025

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35 min
01/12/2022

December 1, 2022 - Daily News Updates

Newscaster Alexis Marion brings news of a modestly successful Alzheimer's drug, the death of Fleetwood Mac singer/songwriter Christine McVie at age 79 and the baguette's addition to the U.N.'s cultural heritage. SOURCESAlzheimer's DrugChristine McVieBaguetteTheme Music

01/12/2022

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2 min
11/02/2023

Chimes Rundown, Week of Feb. 5

The Biola community participated in SGA and SMU elections this week. Biola is holding Sleep Week from February 13-17th. On February 10th the Biola Gospel Choir will hold Gospel Fest on campus. Biola Baseball has a busy weekend on campus against Metro State Denver and softball plays Cal State Monterey on the 11th.

11/02/2023

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3 min
15/09/2025

Biola commemorates life and legacy of “Chief O”; Charlie Kirk assassinated; ICE stops continue

On today’s episode: Our host, Reagan Glidewell, takes us through top headlines from the week: the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a school shooting at Evergreen High School, ICE stops, and more. For more details about this week's headlines: Charlie Kirk; Tyler Robinson; Charlie Kirk suspect; Evergreen shooting; Evergreen high school investigation; ICE stops; Supreme Court brief; Biola events Find more stories at The Chimes’ website. Find the transcript of this episode here.

15/09/2025

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7 min
03/11/2025

Government shutdown halts food aid for millions; FBI thwarts Halloween terror plot in Michigan; Dodgers earn second straight World Series win; and more.

Our host, Matthew Garcia, takes us through top headlines from the week: the federal government shutdown suspends CalFresh benefits for millions; the FBI thwarts a Halloween terror plot in Michigan; President Trump and Xi Jinping reach a new trade agreement; and the Dodgers celebrate back-to-back World Series victories — and more.

03/11/2025

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7 min
06/10/2025

Torrey Conference presents "Childlike"; Chevron refinery erupts in flames; U.S. government shuts down; and more

On today’s episode: Our host, Jae Koo, takes us through top headlines from the week: Torrey Conference kicks off this week; Chevron refinery erupts in flames; the U.S. government enters a shutdown; and more. For more details about this week’s headlines: Biola’s women’s volleyball team; Melt von Molendorff; Bethaney Mapes; Reuters; CNN; CBS News; Laotian President Thongloun Sisoulith; Reuters; Spiritual Formation; biola.edu/events; biola.edu/torrey-conference Find more stories at The Chimes’ website. Find the transcript of this episode here.

06/10/2025

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7 min
18/01/2025

GoFundMes support Biola community hurting from LA fires

Last week, numerous fires sprung up across L.A. county. The Palisades, Eaton and Hurst fires have burnt over 60 square miles, forcing thousands to evacuate and causing over $250 billion in damages. For more information about the wildfires, see the Los Angeles Times’ Wildfires Map and its ongoing coverage of the fires. In this episode, host Hope Li interviews Chimes news editor Olivia Kam about her most recent Chimes article about ways the Biola community can support those affected by the fires in the greater Los Angeles County. They mention a GoFundMe created to support Rosemead Psychology professor Tania Abouezzeddine after the Eaton fire, which has raised 190% of its $15,000 goal. More information about this week’s headlines: South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol detained; Israel-Hamas ceasefire Find more stories at The Chimes’ website. Find the transcript for this episode here.

18/01/2025

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10 min
11/04/2025

Mock Rock team leaders drop sneak peeks before the dance battle

Tonight, the Chase Gymnasium will be packed with current and prospective students for Biola’s annual Mock Rock competition. Five teams (Encore, Bropoc, Men of Honor, Hawt Pocketz and Heroes) will compete in a lip-sync dance battle for the title of Mock Rock Champions. Leaders from each team shared hints about their team’s theme for tonight, and how their set might look a little different this year. This episode features Lote Vunibaka (Encore), Mandy Fischer (Heroes), Dax Winans (Bropoc), Zeke Paquette (Men of Honor), Jesia Rivera-Puls (Hawt Pocketz) and Nate Stachofsky (Hawt Pocketz). For more details about this week’s headlines: SGA Senate recap, watch Mock Rock live, listen to Tim Milosch’s educational podcast “Tim Talks Politics,” Prada buys Versace Find more stories at The Chimes’ website. Find the transcript of this episode here.

11/04/2025

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10 min
01/03/2025

Meet one of the student voices behind Biola Athletics' Eagles Broadcast

In this episode, hear how senior journalism major Aaron Rollins started taking photos of Biola’s athletics games for fun, which somehow led to dabbling in play-by-play and a part-time job for Biola Athletics’ Eagles Broadcast on the Pac West Network. The Napa, Calif., native talks about the fun of commentating unpredictable sports on a live broadcast, and his own on-air Duane Kuiper moment. Read the Chimes story highlighting his experience here. For more details about this week's headlines: DRC persecution, SGA updates, Missions Conference, CS Lewis Onstage, Germany’s election Find more stories at The Chimes’ website. Find a transcript of this episode here.

01/03/2025

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43 min

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