The Chimes Weekly

On today’s episode:  Our host, Matthew Garcia, takes us through top headlines from the week: AI art raises concerns from Biola students and faculty, Tyler Jones pushes for Latin class, Mock Rock premieres, and more. For more details about this week’s headlines: Live From Lot F , Biola Vocal Jazz ,  Chimes Application , Find more stories at The Chimes’ website . Find the transcript of this episode...

On today’s episode: Our host, Matthew Garcia, takes us through the week's top headlines: a student-athlete balancing the Torrey Honors Program, a student-led push to introduce Latin as a foreign language option, and more.  For more details about this week’s headlines: Through the Lens of K-Drama: Panel and Korean Literature Exhibit How Korean Stories Reflect Our Wor ld, America at 250: Faith, Free...

On today’s BONUS episode: Our host, Matthew Garcia, interviews the president of Biola’s Student Government Association, TJ Malley, on reflections on the last year, comments on recent structural changes, and hopes for the future of SGA. For more details about Biola’s Student Government Association : Student Government Association Find more stories at The Chimes’ website . Find the transcript of thi...

On today’s episode: Matthew Garcia walks through the week’s top headlines, including SGA election results, Biola tennis advancing to the PacWest Championships, interfaith dialogue through the Winsome Conviction Project, and more. For more details about this week’s headlines: Torrey Honors Distinguished Guest Lecture with Dr. Carl R. Trueman - Biola University , Pop Ensembles Concert , Biola’s coup...

Our host, Reagan Glidewell, takes us through top headlines from the week: AI art raises concerns from Biola students and faculty, Tyler Jones pushes for Latin class, Mock Rock premieres, and more. For more details about this week’s headlines: annual composition contents , mock rock , Befriending Wilderness Symposium , Biola Symphony Orchestra , Biola Chorale Concert Find more stories at The Chimes...

On today’s episode: Our host, Matthew Garcia, walks through the week’s top headlines: Talbot professors open up about struggles in their faith journeys, and Biola dive team athlete Caleb Pook makes a standout comeback season. Plus, a look at what’s happening on campus this week, including Admitted Student Day, the Day of Prayer, The Rising concert, a Percussion Ensemble performance, and the K-12 E...

On today’s BONUS episode: Our host, Matthew Garcia, goes over an interview conducted by Chimes staff writer Alvia Woolard with Missions Conference Directors Gaby Cole and Katie Regains on what to expect from Missions Conferences this year, some behind-the-scenes work they do, and the meaning of the theme this week.  For more details about Missions Conference: Missions Conference Find more stories...

On today’s episode: Our host, Matthew Garcia, covers major headlines from the week: escalating conflict involving Iran and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz impacting global oil prices; several awards earned by Chimes Media Group staff at the California College Media Association conference in San Francisco; and an unusual March heat wave across Southern California. This episode also highlights w...

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 he...

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...

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 .

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 Ita...

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.

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 T...

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...

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...

On today’s episode:  Our host, Jae Koo, takes us through the week’s top headlines — from the tragic UPS plane crash in Kentucky and the record-breaking government shutdown, to updates on SNAP benefits and New York’s newly elected mayor, Zohran Mamdani. We also cover California’s Proposition 50, the Louvre Museum jewel heist, and an explosion in Jakarta. Plus, a look at what’s happening on campus t...

On today’s BONUS episode: Our host, Matthew Garcia, talks with FirstGen Interns Christian Sanchez and Gaby Cruz about the National FirstGen Celebration, what it means to be a FirstGen student, and what Biola FirstGen is all about. Find more stories at The Chimes’ website .

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.

Our host, Jae Koo, takes us through top headlines from the week: Biola swim  competes at the MPSF Open Water Championships; California community colleges partner with Nectir to launch AI tutoring; LACCD begins $1.5 million student housing initiative and more.

On today’s episode: Our host, Matthew Garcia, takes us through top headlines from the week: Helicopter crash in Huntington Beach leaves five hospitalized; Pentagon restricts press access; Israel and Hamas enact first phase of peace plan; Trump meets with Zelensky at White House; and more. For more details about this week’s headlines: Helicopter crash , reporters turned in their press passes , broa...

On today’s episode: Our host, Reagan Glidewell, takes us through top headlines from the week: Palisades Fires suspect arrested; California says goodbye to ultraprocessed foods in public school meals; government shutdown continues; and more For more details about this week’s headlines: men’s water polo , Palisades fire podcast episode , Palisades fire Chimes articles , Palisades fire suspect , ultr...

On today’s BONUS episode: Our host, Reagan Glidewell, talks with Assistant Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity Dr. James Petifils and one of the band members of the group Marra, Tommy Reed, about Torrey Conference and what to expect. For more details about Torrey Conference: Torrey Conference   Find more stories at The Chimes’ website . Find the transcript of this episode here .

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 ; Reute...

On today’s episode: Our host, Matthew Garcia, takes us through top headlines from the week: Torrey conference theme announced, DEI cuts, and more. For more details about this week’s headlines: DEI cuts ; government shutdown October 1 ; Bodhana Sivanandan chess champion ; Biola events Find more stories at The Chimes’ website . Find the transcript of this episode here .