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The Chimes

Greater MMXV

Missionary Fair during day one of the conference. The 86th Missions Conference launched Wednesday morning with a wide variety of discussions on the Great Commission. Scroll below to view the photo gallery for Wednesday. | Kalli Thommen/THE CHIMES
The 86th Missions Conference launched Wednesday morning with a wide variety of discussions on the Great Commission.
Jenna Schmidt, Writer March 11, 2015
The 86th Missions Conference launched Wednesday morning with a wide variety of discussions on the Great Commission.

The heart behind the conference

Senior Vanessa Munoz, sophomore Mariah Menard, and senior John Vogel, all members of the prayer and worship team, hard at work preparing for Missions Conference. | Amber Nunn/THE CHIMES
Students share their interest in volunteering for Missions Conference and their contributions to the preparations.
Emily Ednoff, Writer March 11, 2015
Students share their interest in volunteering for Missions Conference and their contributions to the preparations.

Unity of nations

The SMU team India stands together between the flags of India and Ethiopia to honor the memory of their beloved team member and friend, Hasiet Joy Negash. The parade of nations demonstrates diversity with a representation of flags from various countries. | Kalli Thommen/THE CHIMES
The parade of nations demonstrates diversity with a representation of flags from various countries.
Jenna Kubiak, Writer March 10, 2015
The parade of nations demonstrates diversity with a representation of flags from various countries.

Double win on record

Double win on record
Madeline Pefferle discusses her two-year winning streak in Catch Me If You Can.
Jenna Kubiak, Writer March 10, 2015
Madeline Pefferle discusses her two-year winning streak in Catch Me If You Can.

New ministry calls for transparent community

Senior sociology major Lydia Rankin speaking for the recent sociology department chapel, hosted by Biola Broken ministry, addressed pain and suffering present in the Biola community. | Marika Adamopoulos/THE CHIMES
A recent sociology department chapel, hosted by Biola Broken ministry, addressed pain and suffering present in the Biola community.
Jenna Kubiak, Writer March 5, 2015
A recent sociology department chapel, hosted by Biola Broken ministry, addressed pain and suffering present in the Biola community.

Universities see rise in hostility towards Judaism

Universities see rise in hostility towards Judaism
As anti-Semitic feelings increase on U.S. college campuses, the Biola community evaluates their part in the conversation.
Emily Ednoff, Writer March 4, 2015
As anti-Semitic feelings increase on U.S. college campuses, the Biola community evaluates their part in the conversation.

Experience local beaches

Welcome the warm California spring with a road trip to any of these local beaches.
Savannah Melton, Writer March 4, 2015
Welcome the warm California spring with a road trip to any of these local beaches.

Licensed to soak

Sophomore psychology major Heather Magnuson. Students participating in Catch Me If You Can shake up their everyday routines to catch their targets and avoid being caught themselves. | Marika Adamopoulos/THE CHIMES
Students participating in Catch Me If You Can shake up their everyday routines to catch their targets and avoid being caught themselves.
Jenna Schmidt, Writer February 25, 2015
Students participating in Catch Me If You Can shake up their everyday routines to catch their targets and avoid being caught themselves.

Sights to see in San Diego

Nikki Hadley/THE CHIMES
Take a weekend trip to San Diego and explore various areas and events.
Jenna Kubiak, Writer February 25, 2015
Take a weekend trip to San Diego and explore various areas and events.

Beyond the conference

Taiko drum group performs during the last night of SCORR conference.  |  Marika Adamopoulos/THE CHIMES
Last week’s SCORR conference launched conversations on racial reconciliation for the Biola community.
Jenna Schmidt, Writer February 24, 2015
Last week’s SCORR conference launched conversations on racial reconciliation for the Biola community.

Discussion on diversity

The 19th annual SCORR conference addresses difficult topics on ethnic diversity with the theme of “His Beloved: The Bride of Christ.”
Jenna Schmidt, Writer February 18, 2015
The 19th annual SCORR conference addresses difficult topics on ethnic diversity with the theme of “His Beloved: The Bride of Christ.”

Unite to serve the city

Unite to serve the city
The TogetherLA conference focuses on addressing important societal issues in the city of Los Angeles.
Jenna Kubiak, Writer February 17, 2015
The TogetherLA conference focuses on addressing important societal issues in the city of Los Angeles.