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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Spontaneous sermon turns pastor to author

Courtesy of Ken Shigematsu
Ken Shigematsu, a pastor at Tenth Church, releases a book called "God in My Everything."
Sarah Bauer, Writer October 2, 2013
Ken Shigematsu, a pastor at Tenth Church, releases a book called "God in My Everything."

Student saves woman from a burning car

| Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES
Junior Ryan Glassey rescues a woman unexpectedly on his commute to work.
Anne Marie Larson, Writer September 30, 2013
Junior Ryan Glassey rescues a woman unexpectedly on his commute to work.

Restrictions to recovery: a dietary miracle

Natalie Lockard/THE CHIMES
Junior Kayla Mele overcomes extreme dietary restrictions and shares her passion for blogging.
Jackie Grade, Writer September 23, 2013
Junior Kayla Mele overcomes extreme dietary restrictions and shares her passion for blogging.

Chapel band practices intentionality

| Kalli Thommen/THE CHIMES
A chapel band finds a fresh sound and friendship in new endeavor.
Jason Wheeler, Writer September 23, 2013
A chapel band finds a fresh sound and friendship in new endeavor.

Biola vs. APU: A red hot rivalry or a half-hearted hostility?

Biola vs. APU: A red hot rivalry or a half-hearted hostility?
The rivalry between the Eagles and Cougars is more friendly than fierce.
Grace Hansen, Writer September 22, 2013
The rivalry between the Eagles and Cougars is more friendly than fierce.

Students share insight into working on campus

Sophomore Karli Wessale prepares a coffee order behind the counter at Commons. Her favorite drink, both personally and to promote, is an iced caramel macchiato. | Kalli Thommen/THE CHIMES
Grace Gibney interviews students about what it's like to work on campus.
Grace Gibney, Writer September 22, 2013
Grace Gibney interviews students about what it's like to work on campus.

International student risks it all to study the Bible

A student hailing from China sits in front of Talbot east, where she attends classes that will help her minister to her church back home. If discovered by the government, her enrollment at Biola could put the lives of herself, her husband and daughter in danger. Tomber Su/THE CHIMES
A student from China is chancing her safety to receive a seminary education.
Jackie Grade, Writer September 18, 2013
A student from China is chancing her safety to receive a seminary education.

Search for your church: A quick overview of local churches

Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
Get to know the local churches within the area.
Jackie Grade, Writer September 18, 2013
Get to know the local churches within the area.

‘Hipster Christianity’ author publishes second book, ‘Gray Matters’

Brett McCracken is the social media manager and university writer, and managing editor for the Biola Magazine. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES
Brett McCraken writes new book discussing cultural opinions within Christianity.
Alex Bell, Writer September 17, 2013
Brett McCraken writes new book discussing cultural opinions within Christianity.

Roddy Garcia leads SMU into 90th year

Student Missionary Union president Roddy Garcia (left) and team development staff member Garrett Brooks (right) sit down to share SMU’s vision for 2013. Garcia is pushing his 28-person staff to focus on local missions this year. | Natalie Lockard/THE CHIMES
An interview with SMU president, Roddy Garcia, and team development staff member, Garrett Brooks.
Jackie Grade, Writer September 11, 2013
An interview with SMU president, Roddy Garcia, and team development staff member, Garrett Brooks.

Alum raises money for missions using social networking

Courtesy of Buck4Good.
Biola graduate creates new online tool that is hoping to partner with SMU for The India Project.
James O'Hearn, Writer September 11, 2013
Biola graduate creates new online tool that is hoping to partner with SMU for The India Project.

Luke Mountain begins Biola after three years of high school

Tomber Su/THE CHIMES
Biola freshman overcomes hardship and starts college early.
Grace Hansen, Writer September 9, 2013
Biola freshman overcomes hardship and starts college early.