Student-athletes in Torrey, Latin proposal gains traction, K-Drama panel, and more

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 World, America at 250: Faith, Freedom and the Future of the American Economy, 2026 Graduation Fair, The Story of Everything, Godspell, and EngageX.

For more information on these stories and events, visit chimesnewspaper.com. Find more stories at The Chimes’ website. Find the transcript of this episode here.

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What is The Chimes Weekly?

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.

From The Torch Podcast Network, This is The Chimes Weekly.
I’m Matthew, here to start off your week with major headlines and what’s coming up. It’s Monday, April 20.

Freshman psychology major Mia Grace Delahoz, who also plays for Biola’s women’s basketball team, shows how being a student-athlete is possible while tackling the intensity of the Torrey Honors Program. Delahoz noted that Torrey is trying to expand its program to reach a wider range of students, including student-athletes. This is what Delahoz said:

Driven by a desire to grow closer to God and connect with Church history, Health Sciences major Tyler Jones has been advocating since 2024 for the university to include Latin as a foreign language option. When asked more about his inspirations for the petition, this is what Jones said:

That’s all for last week’s headlines. For more information on these stories, head to chimesnewspaper.com. Now, let’s dive into what’s happening this week at Biola.

This morning, the Biola Hour will be happening from 9:30–10:20 a.m during chapel. featuring journalism professor Dr. Michael Longinow in a conversation on faith and culture with Dean of Spiritual Development Dr. Mike Ahn. Longinow, who also serves as an advisor for The Chimes Media Group, has invested deeply in students and campus life—so come support him before he retires this year. It’s a great opportunity to earn chapel credit as the semester winds down, and admission is free and open to everyone.

Today at 7:30 p.m., Torrey Honors College is hosting a panel and exhibit on K-Drama and Korean Literature, with an emphasis on how Korean Stories Reflect Our World. This event is free for all to attend at Andrews Banquet Room.

Tomorrow from 2–3 p.m. in Calvary Chapel, in celebration of the United States’ upcoming 250th anniversary, David Bahnsen—founder and chief investment officer of The Bahnsen Group—will explore how economic freedom, responsible leadership, and moral conviction have contributed to the flourishing of the American experiment, and what those principles mean for the next 250 years. His visit will also include additional engagements with the Biola community earlier in the day, including a faculty lunch in the Kim Dining Room and a chapel conversation at Talbot Chapel, before the public lecture. Students, faculty, alumni, and guests are invited to attend this timely conversation, hosted by Torrey Honors College and the Crowell School of Business as part of Biola’s ongoing America250 programming.

This Wednesday is Graduation Fair! At 11 a.m., the Alumni Engagement Office invites Fall 2025 graduates and Spring 2026 seniors to Metgzer Lawn to celebrate their upcoming graduation. Enjoy ice cream and nachos while also picking up pre-ordered graduation regalia. There will be information booths that highlight alumni benefits and ways to stay connected to Biola post-graduation. The event is free, but you must RSVP on the event page to attend.

Don’t miss a free pre-screening of The Story of Everything on Wednesday, April 22, from 7–9:30 p.m. in Ethel Lee Auditorium. This new documentary explores whether science points to the existence of God, drawing from discoveries in cosmology, physics, and molecular biology to examine questions of design and purpose. After the film, stay for a live panel and Q&A featuring leading scholars and scientists from the project. Hosted by multiple Biola departments, this event is free but requires an RSVP, so be sure to reserve a spot for this unique conversation at the intersection of science and faith.

This Thursday from 7-9 PM at the SUB fireplace, the Point Magazine will be having a launch party for their magazine for this semester. There will be free coffee, a DJ, and Magazines.

Biola’s Conservatory of Music presents Godspell, a vibrant, modern retelling of the Gospel of Matthew, running April 22–25 at 7:30 p.m. in Parking Lot F. Directed by Olivia Carter, the production brings Jesus’ parables to life through storytelling, humor, and an eclectic mix of music—from pop to vaudeville—culminating in the powerful moments of the Last Supper and Crucifixion. Tickets are required, with discounted pricing available for students, so plan and come experience this creative and meaningful performance. For more information, please be sure to check the link in our show notes.

EngageX returns Thursday, April 23, from 7–8:30 p.m. in Ethel Lee Auditorium, featuring Richard Hua of EPIC Leadership Group, formerly with Amazon. Hosted by the Crowell School of Business, this free event is part of Biola’s EngageX Series, bringing in industry leaders to discuss timely topics—this year focusing on the growing impact of AI. Open to all, it’s a great opportunity to hear insights from the field and stay current on major trends shaping the future of business and technology.

The Biola Startup Competition Final Pitch Event is happening Friday, April 24, from 1–6 p.m. in Business 109 (Moats Lecture Hall), featuring top student entrepreneurs presenting ventures developed through a 14-week incubator. Hosted by the Crowell School of Business and the Office of Innovation, this free event includes live pitches, Q&A with industry leaders, and networking opportunities. Come see how creativity, innovation, and faith come together as students share ideas aimed at making a meaningful impact.

And that’s all for this week. Thanks for listening! As always, if you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review and share it with a friend or a roommate. To read stories from The Chimes, see our show notes, or head over to our website at ChimesNewspaper.com.

The Chimes Weekly is a production of The Chimes Media Group and The Torch Podcast Network. This episode was produced by Matthew Garcia with headlines written by Ella Flowers, Alvia Woolard, Jason Lee, and myself.
Our theme music is from Warner Chappell Productions. Thomas Rakhola is our Editor-in-Chief, and the managing PRODUCER is Reagan Glidewell. I’m Matthew Garcia, and we’ll see you all next week.