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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Communication through differences

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Discussing new perspectives on LGBT Christians.
Angelene Wong, Writer December 3, 2014
Discussing new perspectives on LGBT Christians.

Anonymous comments pierce performers

Screen shots taken from Biola Confessions Facebook page.
Negative feedback on Biola Confessions and Yik Yak disheartens members of chapel bands.
Angelene Wong, Writer December 2, 2014
Negative feedback on Biola Confessions and Yik Yak disheartens members of chapel bands.

Missing the Midwest

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Out-of-state students share their favorite seasonal experiences from their home states.
Samantha Dammann, Writer December 1, 2014
Out-of-state students share their favorite seasonal experiences from their home states.

Deaf student faces classroom challenges

Students with disabilities, such as John Uy, look to Learning Center in the difficult search for a normal classroom experience. | Johnathan Burkhardt/THE CHIMES
Students with disabilities look to Learning Center in the difficult search for a normal classroom experience.
Augusta McDonnell, Writer November 19, 2014
Students with disabilities look to Learning Center in the difficult search for a normal classroom experience.

Not everyone enjoys music

Molly Folkert explains that recently acknowledged musical anhedonia reveals that not everyone emotionally connects with music. | Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
Recently acknowledged musical anhedonia reveals that not everyone emotionally connects with music.
Molly Folkert, Writer November 18, 2014
Recently acknowledged musical anhedonia reveals that not everyone emotionally connects with music.

Progressive pope provokes thought

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Pope Francis’ recent discussions about controversial topics within the church affects how the world sees all Christians, including Protestants.
Chloe Tokar, Writer November 18, 2014
Pope Francis’ recent discussions about controversial topics within the church affects how the world sees all Christians, including Protestants.

Behind the black visors

Junior pre-health care professional major Christina Chin holds up a tray at the Biola Café.  | Johnathan Burkhardt/THE CHIMES
Cafeteria workers serve Biola community in challenging environment.
Monica Kochan, Writer November 13, 2014
Cafeteria workers serve Biola community in challenging environment.

Students of the silver screen

Ryan Grant (‘06) both acts in and works behind the scenes on the film. | Courtesy Ryan Schneider
Alumni reflect on Biola’s influence in wake of independent film premier.
Jessica Reynolds, Writer November 12, 2014
Alumni reflect on Biola’s influence in wake of independent film premier.

Politics at the pulpit

From left to right, senior Brandon Hurlbert, junior Daniel Hollenbeck and senior David Roberts. The recent Houston controversy sparks conversation on campus about politics in church. | Photos by Kalli Thommen & Katie Evensen/THE CHIMES
Houston controversy sparks conversation on the extent of church involvement in politics.
Jessica McBirney, Writer November 12, 2014
Houston controversy sparks conversation on the extent of church involvement in politics.

More than a board game

The outside packaging of the Roots game is shown. The game was lead by Talbot philosophy student Joe Ko.
Talbot student’s visual design firm launches first language-based project.
Augusta McDonnell, Writer November 5, 2014
Talbot student’s visual design firm launches first language-based project.

Deadly house displaces adjunct

Infographic shows the increase in consumption of asbestos in the US.
Adjunct faces housing nightmare after her new house tests positive for a poisonous material.
Hannah Wagner, Writer November 5, 2014
Adjunct faces housing nightmare after her new house tests positive for a poisonous material.

Sound and Soul

Jon Foreman, lead singer of Switchfoot, connects with the audience during one of their final songs at the show at Azusa Pacific University. | Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES
After attending a Switchfoot concert and interviewing keyboardist and guitarist Jerome Fontamillas, Aaron Fooks breaks down the band’s charm and success.
Aaron Fooks, Writer November 4, 2014
After attending a Switchfoot concert and interviewing keyboardist and guitarist Jerome Fontamillas, Aaron Fooks breaks down the band’s charm and success.