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.

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.

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 this week — from Biola’s Idea Pitch Competition to a full lineup of concerts presented by the Conservatory of Music.

For more details about this week’s headlines and upcoming events, visit chimesnewspaper.com or check the episode transcript in our show notes.

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, 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.

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, ultraprocessed foods band, National Guard restraining order, Senate leaves town, RIFs, Israel-Gaza peace agreement, Biola symphonic winds concert, Fool's Errand 

Find more stories at The Chimes’ website. Find the transcript of this episode here.

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; Reuters; Spiritual Formation; biola.edu/events; biola.edu/torrey-conference

Find more stories at The Chimes’ website. Find the transcript of this episode here.