The Chimes Weekly

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Bite-sized podcast episodes with your top news stories from The Chimes and Biola. By Biola University students, for Biola University students. Previously known as Chimes Rundown and KBR Daily News Updates by KBR The Torch.

  1. MAR 2

    Track season spotlight on Eboselulu Omofoma; baseball return for Nico Hagadorn; Biola events and concerts ahead.

    On today’s episode: Host Reagan Glidewell covers top headlines from the week: track season spotlight on Eboselulu Omofoma, baseball return for Nico Hagadorn, upcoming music performances at Biola University, the Engage X speaker series, the Pulchrum Conference and more. For more details about this week’s headlines: Find more stories at The Chimes’ website. Find the transcript of this episode here.

    5 min

  2. FEB 23

    Men’s basketball sees roster shift; Biola celebrates its 118th birthday; environmental stewardship with Kevin Browning; and more.

    On today’s episode: Our host, Matthew, takes us through top headlines from the week: Biola’s 118th birthday celebrations; a new era for Men’s Basketball under Coach Dave Holmquist; environmental stewardship with Kevin Browning; the metal sounds of His Last Breath; and a full slate of Conservatory concerts and Career Center events. Find more stories at The Chimes’ website. Find the transcript of this episode here.

    7 min

  3. FEB 16

    California mileage tax to replace gas tax; women's basketball comes to a close; baseball season is underway; and more.

    On today’s episode: Our host, Reagan Glidewell, takes us through top headlines from the week: California mileage tax to replace gas tax; women’s basketball, baseball, Biola's Conservatory of Music and more. Find more stories at The Chimes’ website. Find the transcript of this episode here.

    5 min

  4. FEB 9

    Biola appoints new Chief of Campus Safety; women’s tennis sweeps opener; track and field look ahead to strong year; and more

    Our host, Matthew Garcia, takes us through top headlines from the week: President Barry Corey announces Randy Chung as Biola’s new Chief of Campus Safety; women’s tennis opens the season with a dominant win; men’s and women’s track and field look ahead to another strong year; Noah Kahan announces a new album while expanding his mental health initiative; and the 2026 Winter Olympics kick off in Italy. Plus, a look at what’s happening on campus this week, including the Study Abroad Fair, a Women in STEM panel, a Torrey Honors College debate, the premiere of a student film, the SCORR Conference, and Biola Preview Day. For more details about this week’s headlines:  Find more stories at The Chimes’ website. Find the transcript of this episode here

    7 min

  5. FEB 2

    Afterdark Chapel Addresses Abortion; Spring Intramurals Return; Woven Conference Kicks Off; Biola Hosts Homecoming and More

    Our host, Jae Koo, takes us through top headlines from the week: Dr. Thaddeus Williams speaks at Biola’s Afterdark Chapel on abortion and Gospel grace; spring intramural sports return to campus; the 2026 Woven Conference kicks off; Biola Opera presents The Merry Widow; and Homecoming 2026 events begin.

    5 min

  6. 12/08/2025

    Pentagon sued over new media rules; deadly U.S. strike raises legality questions; Pope calls for U.S.–Venezuela diplomacy; LA housing instability grows; and more.

    Our host, Matthew Garcia, takes us through top headlines from the week: the New York Times files a lawsuit against new Pentagon media rules; the U.S. military conducts a deadly strike on a Venezuelan boat; Pope Leo urges the Trump administration to seek dialogue with Venezuela; projected federal housing cuts threaten over 14,500 subsidized households in Los Angeles; Hamas returns the remains of Thai agricultural worker Sudthisak Rinthalak as part of the Gaza ceasefire progress; and more. For more details about this week’s headlines: new Pentagon guidelines and press restrictions, U.S. military action in the Caribbean, rising tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela, federal funding cuts affecting housing access, and the latest updates on the return of hostages from the Oct. 7 attacks. Find more stories at The Chimes’ website. Find the transcript of this episode here.

    6 min

  7. 11/24/2025

    SoCal Flood Warnings, Greene Resigns, Epstein Documents Ordered Released, Nigeria Kidnapping Crisis

    Our host, Jae Koo, takes us through top headlines from the week: heavy storms sweep Southern California; Marjorie Taylor Greene announces her resignation from Congress; President Trump signs a bill ordering the release of the Epstein files; 25 schoolgirls are kidnapped in Northwestern Nigeria; the Trump administration unveils a new 28-point Ukraine peace plan; and more. For more details about this week’s headlines: Helicopter crash, reporters turned in their press passes, broadcast networks against policy, Trump meets with Zelensky at White House, Torrey Distinguished lecture, holy-spirit-academic-symposium, Our Town, 33rd Annual PRISM Concert,  Family Weekend 2025, Male Ensembles Philippines (MEn). Find more stories at The Chimes’ website. Find the transcript of this episode here.

    8 min

  8. 11/17/2025

    Heavy rains return, OC schools locked down after bomb threats, federal government reopens, and more

    On today’s episode: Our host, Matthew Garcia, walks us through the week’s top headlines — including multiple bomb threats that placed four Fullerton schools and a hospital on lockdown, the end of a 43-day federal government shutdown, and rising tensions as the U.S. Navy’s largest aircraft carrier moves closer to Venezuela. We also cover continued heavy rainfall across Southern California and the evacuation warnings issued for several communities. Plus, we take a look at what’s happening on campus this week — from the Conservatory of Music’s Chamber Ensembles Recital and Music at Noon performances to a campus-wide day of prayer hosted by the Student Missionary Union. We also highlight Biola Theatre’s student-run production, They’re Getting Married Again?, premiering this weekend. For more details about this week’s headlines: Fullerton school & hospital bomb threats, Federal government reopens after 43-day shutdown, U.S. Navy carrier group moves toward Venezuela, Heavy rain and evacuation warnings across Southern California, Chamber Ensembles Recital, Campus-wide Day of Prayer (SMU),  Music at Noon: Jazz & Guitar Combos, Biola Theatre: They’re Getting Married Again? Find more stories at The Chimes’ website. Find the transcript of this episode here.

    5 min
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Bite-sized podcast episodes with your top news stories from The Chimes and Biola. By Biola University students, for Biola University students. Previously known as Chimes Rundown and KBR Daily News Updates by KBR The Torch.

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  • Channel
    The Torch
  • Creator
    The Torch Podcast Network
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    129
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The Torch Podcast Network
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