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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Halloween traditions around the world

 | Marika Adamopoulos/THE CHIMES
Though Halloween is widely regarded as an American holiday, cultures all over the world have their own fall traditions celebrating the dead.
Sophia Dammann, Writer October 28, 2014
Though Halloween is widely regarded as an American holiday, cultures all over the world have their own fall traditions celebrating the dead.

Professor battles bible illiteracy with online program

Bible professor Kenneth Berding hold his new program called “Bible Fluency” which is designed to combat biblical illiteracy. | Johnathan Burkhardt/THE CHIMES
Kenneth Berding's new "Bible Fluency" program attempts to bridge the gap between illiteracy and fluency.
Augusta McDonnell, Writer October 28, 2014
Kenneth Berding's new "Bible Fluency" program attempts to bridge the gap between illiteracy and fluency.

Setting the stage: cast and crew of Theatre 21

Crew members, including Alison Ross and Jenna White, pull out the reversible walls between scenes to transform the stage. From a condo to a South Carolina garden in the production of "The Importance of Being Earnest" requires several set changes. | Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES
Students who make up the crew of "The Importance of Being Earnest" describe the work, dynamics and relationships involved in bringing this immense production to life.
Augusta McDonnell, Writer October 28, 2014
Students who make up the crew of "The Importance of Being Earnest" describe the work, dynamics and relationships involved in bringing this immense production to life.

Midterm madness: Take a break with fun fall festivities

As this new season approaches, take a break from midterm madness and explore these fall activities. | Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
As a new season approaches, take a break from midterm madness and explore these fall activities.
Candace Guereque, Writer October 22, 2014
As a new season approaches, take a break from midterm madness and explore these fall activities.

ROTC students in uniform trigger varied reactions

From left to right, Biola students Matthew Norman, Joel Wallace, Steven Hatton and Joshua Cole participate in the ROTC program at Cal State Fullerton University. | Anna Warner/THE CHIMES
Students share their experiences with their involvement in ROTC.
Hannah Wagner, Writer October 21, 2014
Students share their experiences with their involvement in ROTC.

Taking the stage for Punk ‘n’ Pie

Sophomore Brady Lee marvels at his $500 prize for winning first place with his evangelism magic act. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES
Students involved with Punk 'n' Pie prepare for their upcoming performances on Oct. 2.
Chloe Tokar, Writer October 21, 2014
Students involved with Punk 'n' Pie prepare for their upcoming performances on Oct. 2.

Student volunteers transform campus for Collide

Students help make and set up decorations for Torrey Conference 2014 in Sutherland auditorium. | Anna Warner/THE CHIMES
This year's Torrey Conference was prepared in part by Biola students to better incorporate a better perspective for the conference.
Chloe Tokar and Endless Anderson Reza October 15, 2014
This year's Torrey Conference was prepared in part by Biola students to better incorporate a better perspective for the conference.

Collide kicks off discussing conflict, forgiveness

Anne Beiler, founder of Auntie Anne's Pretzels, opened up Torrey Conference 2014 with a session about the importance of confession and forgiveness in the midst of overcoming pain and shame. | Anna Warner/THE CHIMES
The first day of Torrey Conference 2014 kicks off with sessions revolving around the issue of conflict, forgiveness, and redemption.
Augusta McDonnell and Jenna Schmidt October 15, 2014
The first day of Torrey Conference 2014 kicks off with sessions revolving around the issue of conflict, forgiveness, and redemption.

Thinking about the pink ribbon

| Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month continues, students and faculty reflect on the stories and faces behind the pink ribbon.
Sarah Pineda, Writer October 14, 2014
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month continues, students and faculty reflect on the stories and faces behind the pink ribbon.

Relationship retreat guides students, inspires universities

| Kalli Thommen/THE CHIMES
Biola's Relationship Retreat aims to give young couples a space to ask questions and gain outside perspective.
Alex Bell, Writer October 8, 2014
Biola's Relationship Retreat aims to give young couples a space to ask questions and gain outside perspective.

Counseling, community provides support for mental health

In an effort to better support the mental and emotional health of students, the Biola Counseling Center offers extensive hours for students to share their story, and to learn to first help themselves in order to in turn help others. | Cherri Yoon/THE CHIMES
In an effort to better support the mental and emotional health of students, the Biola Counseling Center offers extensive hours for students to share their story, and to learn to first help themselves in order to in turn help others.
Sophia Dammann, Writer October 8, 2014
In an effort to better support the mental and emotional health of students, the Biola Counseling Center offers extensive hours for students to share their story, and to learn to first help themselves in order to in turn help others.

From the grounds up: Biola entrepreneur brews up business

Sophomore business major Brody O’Brien stands in front of his custom made espresso bar. His business, Mitchell Canyon Coffee, is run from his dorm room. | Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
Running his own espresso business out of his dorm room, Brody O'Brien joins the ranks of several student entrepreneurs on campus.
Angelene Wong, Writer October 7, 2014
Running his own espresso business out of his dorm room, Brody O'Brien joins the ranks of several student entrepreneurs on campus.