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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Business professor takes the stage to rock

Associate professor of marketing Nick Sherwin shows his musical side while opening for Lisa Marie Presley's Storm and Grace tour at The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano, CA on Nov. 2. | Courtesy of Nick Sherwin
Professor Nick Sherwin plays in a rock band as a ministry outside of the classroom.
Chelsea Wiersma, Writer November 18, 2013
Professor Nick Sherwin plays in a rock band as a ministry outside of the classroom.

Native Rwandan tells story of hope at shoebox packing party

Alex Nsengimana, a Rwandan native, shared his testimony at the Operation Christmas Child packing party that took place in Sutherland Auditorium on November 12. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES
Alex Nsengimana shared his testimony at the Operation Christmas Child packing party Tuesday night.
Grace Hansen, Writer November 13, 2013
Alex Nsengimana shared his testimony at the Operation Christmas Child packing party Tuesday night.

Students may be saying so long to Sriracha

Dirk Tiche, a senior political science major, intently reads his Sriracha hot sauce cookbook. Residents of Irwindale, Calif. complained that fumes from the production of Sriracha were leaking from the Huy Fong Foods’ production factory, causing much discomfort to the residents. | Natalie Lockard/THE CHIMES
The Caf may no longer have Sriracha as a condiment due to lawsuit against the production of this spicy sauce.
Rachelle Cihonski, Writer November 11, 2013
The Caf may no longer have Sriracha as a condiment due to lawsuit against the production of this spicy sauce.

Trading the podium for the pulpit

Bible professor Mickey Klink checks student worksheet during his Greek class. Spring 2014 will be Klink's last semester as a Biola professor, as he will be a full-time pastor at his church. | Kalli Thommen/THE CHIMES
Professor Mickey Klink prepares for his last semester at Biola before he makes the move to the Midwest.
Jackie Grade, Writer November 9, 2013
Professor Mickey Klink prepares for his last semester at Biola before he makes the move to the Midwest.

Fighting two wars behind the lens of Biola’s film ‘Heritage’

A mid-production meeting takes place in the Production Center to discuss the filming locations of the student film, Heritage. | Tomber Su/THE CHIMES
This semester's ambitious Biola film portrays the Middle East conflict.
Grace Hansen, Writer November 5, 2013
This semester's ambitious Biola film portrays the Middle East conflict.

California School Project travels home

Sophomore intercultural studies and Christian ministries major Amelia Seefeldt led a group from the California School Project club to minister at Tokay High School in her hometown of Lodi, California. | Katie Evensen/THE CHIMES
A Biola student took the gospel to her old high school as part of California School Project's hometown trip initiative.
Jenna Schmidt, Writer November 5, 2013
A Biola student took the gospel to her old high school as part of California School Project's hometown trip initiative.

Torch radio ignited after four years of silence

After watching the campus radio station struggle to go live, senior Sky Dickinson and sophomore Jackson Theune, general managers of the Torch, took it as their duty to bring it to life for the first time since 2009. Five paid staff and about 20 volunteers work to ensure the online radio is streaming music and student-made talk shows 24/7. “I come in every day to update the playlist,” Theune said. | Heather Leith/THE CHIMES
Biola's radio station KBR: The Torch is now streaming live 24/7.
Heather Leith, Writer November 5, 2013
Biola's radio station KBR: The Torch is now streaming live 24/7.

Brown Bag Ministry shares more than meals

Senior David Lin stands next to the shopping cart full of brown bag meals for the homeless of Venice Beach, the new location brown bag is ministering to this year. | Courtesy of Jonathan Maestas
Brown Bag Ministry provides opportunities for students to interact with the homeless community.
Chelsea Wiersma, Writer October 29, 2013
Brown Bag Ministry provides opportunities for students to interact with the homeless community.

Theme parks treat guests to tricks

Princess Belle gives her autograph to a guest at Disneyland. Sophomore Heather Jungkeit, friends with both Belle and Sleeping Beauty, shares the extra magic that happens during Halloween.  | Courtesy of Heather Jungkeit
Local theme parks transform to terrorize guests for the Halloween season.
Jackie Grade and Emily Ballmaier October 28, 2013
Local theme parks transform to terrorize guests for the Halloween season.

Off-campus students adopt unique pets

Bruce, the furry friend of Ryan Glassey, was found in his apartment building's parking lot, and soon became family. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES
Guinea pigs, pythons, and bearded dragons are some of the interesting pets students have adopted.
Alex Bell, Writer October 28, 2013
Guinea pigs, pythons, and bearded dragons are some of the interesting pets students have adopted.

Treat yourself this Halloween: restaurants, attractions and shows to visit

Courtesy of foodbeast.com
Unique Halloween alternatives to the traditional routine of trick-or-treating.
Jackie Grade, Writer October 22, 2013
Unique Halloween alternatives to the traditional routine of trick-or-treating.

‘Diary of Anne Frank’ set to debut despite preparation snags

Anne Frank, played by sophomore Elena Trueba, gets emotional as her parents, senior Keegan Lund as Mr. Frank and junior Ashley Callahan as Mrs. Frank, console each other closely behind. | Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
“The Diary of Anne Frank” set to open October 24 in Theatre 21.
Jason Wheeler, Writer October 21, 2013
“The Diary of Anne Frank” set to open October 24 in Theatre 21.