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The Chimes

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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

5 ways to keep your money in your pockets

On a day without classes, students choose to enjoy the sunny California weather at a local park. La Mirada Park is located just across the street from Biola University, making it a convenient get-a-way.
September 4, 2008

What did you do this Labor Day weekend? Did you hang out with friends? Catch up on sleep? Wait until Monday to start all that reading for Bible class? While many of you might have done one of the above activities, there are a variety of activities you could do with friends over a long weekend that stay...

FALLing into fashion 2008: Women’s edition

Torie Fields, Delia Baltierra and Casey Glass pose with their Fall fashionable bags.
September 2, 2008

Whether it’s trying to keep up with the fashion trends or attempting to capture the attention of that cute boy in biology class, here are different tips from fashion experts regarding stylish trends for fall 2008! STYLES → Bell Shapes: This fall, dresses, skirts and jackets that draw attention...

6 Tips for decorating your dorm room

Ambiance is always an added bonus in dorm room decorating and nothing is easier to add to a room than a single strand of lights.
August 28, 2008

Settling into a dorm or apartment is probably the priority of new and returning college students. Here are some quick and easy ways to make your room a comfortable space to spend long nights of cramming or fun hang outs with friends. BACK TO BASICS Colors are important to any kind of room because...

New Hafer in the house

Jack Hafer, the new film chair for the Cinema and Media Arts department, is enjoying his first year at Biola thus far.
August 10, 2008

Written by John Hudson Among the prestigious talent welcomed into the faculty welcomed at this year’s Fall Convocation is Biola’s new film chair, Jack Hafer. A member of the Producer’s Guild of America, he has left his mark on the movie industry and now plans to share his insights...

S.A.Y. Yes! impacts Skid Row

June 4, 2008

Originally published Sept. 27, 2007 Less than an hour away from the Biola community, more than 10,000 homeless men and women can be seen sleeping in rows of cardboard boxes along abandoned brick buildings. The Skid Row community of downtown Los Angeles runs rampant with drug dealers, addicts and prostitutes. What...

Staying safe in the sun

With summer quickly approaching, sunscreen is a necessity for anyone looking to spend some time in the sun.
May 16, 2008

Since 1996, May has been the Skin Cancer Foundation’s month devoted to informing people about being more health conscious when it comes to their skin. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, according to the Foundation -- there are over one million people diagnosed with...

Lighthearted Hafer

With Ron Hafer's retirement growing closer, he speaks about the aspects of campus that he will miss and all that he has enjoyed the most over his past 42 years at Biola.
The "dude" will be missed for his smile, charisma, and so much more
May 16, 2008

When I first asked Ron Hafer to meet with me, he said Biola had been on “Ron Hafer overload.” But he’d do it – if only for a chance to talk with a student. That probably explains why, when I asked him his favorite part about being the university chaplain, he looked me directly...

Soon-to-be-grads carve their own path

Biola senior prepare for a graduation commencement ceremony Saturday, May 24. Many graduates have already began making their plans for life after Biola.
May 16, 2008

Senior Justin Woodside, who plans to attend law school after commencement, thought he would try something new and different — not as a career move, but definitely as an interesting summer job. He and three other men (two of whom he has never met and the other a distant cousin) are heading to...

Biola says “goodbye” to Rafe Payne

Dr. Rafe Payne, who has been a Biola science professor for 38 years, will be retiring at the end of this school year.
May 9, 2008

At the fast approaching end of the semester, Biola will not only be losing another class of graduates, but also a beloved professor. Dr. Rafe Payne, who has taught in the science department for 38 years, is retiring at the end of the year. Much loved for his classes, but even more for his excitement...

Behind the Balloons

Wegener enjoys creating her balloon masterpieces for young children during work over the weekends.
March 25, 2008

You might know her as a fellow senior or Communications major, but there’s more to Rebecca Wegener than meets the eye. When asked about the formal title for her part-time job, Wegener smiled. “I think the proper term for it is ‘balloon artist,” she said. Wegener, who transferred to Biola...

SMU Hurts for Male Involvement

Short Term Team Turkey had a rare group of equal men and women.
March 14, 2008

Despite the abundance of advertisements for the short-term mission trips this summer, there is a lack of male applicants. Though traditionally there have been a fewer number of men who apply to be team members, both team leaders and administrators alike realize it is not as important to have males on...

Sew your style

Junior Claire Andrews shows off her homemade dresses. Some are from scratch while others are just from second hand stores and have been creatively altered to match her personality.
March 13, 2008

Wearing clothes that are in style doesn’t mean you have to conform to what everyone else is wearing. Being in style is different in the real world than in the world of high fashion. Real world style means creatively putting together an outfit that reflects your individual personality in an organized...