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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Comforting a nation: Biola Chorale ministers to South Korea through song

Tomber Su/THE CHIMES
The Biola Chorale uses music to minister to the people grieving South Korea.
Jenna Schmidt, Writer April 30, 2014
The Biola Chorale uses music to minister to the people grieving South Korea.

Stewed!: a comical odyssey

Stewart Oleson, Associate Professor of Journalism and Broadcast Journalism Advisor:
“When I heard about it I thought how appropriate, story-telling is what I do. It seemed very natural to me and I am looking forward to connecting to students.” | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES
The Center for Christianity, Culture & the Arts hosts a comedy show to showcase the talent of professor Stewart Oleson.
Dayna Drum, Writer April 30, 2014
The Center for Christianity, Culture & the Arts hosts a comedy show to showcase the talent of professor Stewart Oleson.

Kiss dating hello with spring adventures

Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES
Thomas Harlander and Natalie Lockard share some of their top date-worthy outings.
Natalie Lockard and Thomas Harlander April 29, 2014
Thomas Harlander and Natalie Lockard share some of their top date-worthy outings.

Students’ hard work will payoff at Mock Rock

Freshman Zack Brisson leads the S.O.S. Mock Rock team during their practice in Mayers Auditorium. | Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
Friday night's Mock Rock performances will be a culmination of student's hours of practicing.
Jenna Schmidt, Writer April 9, 2014
Friday night's Mock Rock performances will be a culmination of student's hours of practicing.

Eating local doesn’t have to end with Creation Stewardship week

A pile of seedless mandarins lie in and around a basket located at a farmer's market in Irvine, just 28 miles away from Biola's campus. These mandarins, being sold by local farmers for $2.50lb, are among the many home grown items available every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon.
Local farmers markets provide opportunities for students to buy fresh produce.
Anna Frost, Writer April 9, 2014
Local farmers markets provide opportunities for students to buy fresh produce.

Family’s Biola legacy spans three generations

Senior Rachel Styffe stands between grandparents Emil and June Styffe at Grandparents Day 2013. Emil and June both went to Biola. | Courtesy of Rachel Styffe
Psychology major Rachel Styffe has Biola roots that date back to 1948.
Lena Smith, Writer April 2, 2014
Psychology major Rachel Styffe has Biola roots that date back to 1948.

Campus-wide art installations provoke thought and conversation

In an attempt to fill the campus with more artwork, several art pieces hang on the walls of the Student Union Building, including this piece next to a section of couches. | Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES
With coming changes the art department aims to fill the campus with more artwork.
Jenna Schmidt, Writer April 1, 2014
With coming changes the art department aims to fill the campus with more artwork.

Ten spring wardrobe essentials for men

Julius Thompson sports the perfect spring outfit, with a lightweight shirt and fashionable shades. | Tomber Su/THE CHIMES
Julius Thompson shares his fashion tips to improve your wardrobe.
Julius Thompson, Writer April 1, 2014
Julius Thompson shares his fashion tips to improve your wardrobe.

We’ve got the brunchies

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Features editor Lena Smith showcases the top brunch spots in the area.
Lena Smith, Writer April 1, 2014
Features editor Lena Smith showcases the top brunch spots in the area.

Inked: seeking meaning in our own skin

Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES
A look at tattoo culture on campus and the people that sport them.
Lena Smith, Writer March 26, 2014
A look at tattoo culture on campus and the people that sport them.

Chapel Accountability: breaking down the chapel fines

Junior Jamie Nunes works as a chapel scanner in Chase Gymnasium last year. | Job Ang/THE CHIMES [file photo]
Office of Spiritual Development explains the payoff of end-of-semester fees.
Karl Reimer, Writer March 26, 2014
Office of Spiritual Development explains the payoff of end-of-semester fees.

Spiritual direction program emphasizes “knowledge of self”

Chris Baker is the associate director for the Center for Spiritual Renewal. “An emphasis that we would want to bring in and see is pairing that [knowledge of God] with a knowledge of self,” Baker said about the Center. | Kalli Thommen/THE CHIMES
The Center for Spiritual Renewal provides free spiritual direction to help students learn more about themselves.
Kalli Thommen, Writer March 25, 2014
The Center for Spiritual Renewal provides free spiritual direction to help students learn more about themselves.