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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Ruby Award winner Virginia Moats partners with Biola for lifetime of service

Virginia Moats celebrates her 100th birthday. In attendance is vice president of Advancement Adam Morris, with whom she works closely. Moats is receiving a Ruby Award for her dedication to Biola’s Scholarship fund. | Courtesy of UCM
Virginia Moats, this year's Anna Horton Ruby Award recipient, is a centenarian who has given a lifetime of service to the Biola community.
Danielle De Phillips, Writer March 12, 2013
Virginia Moats, this year's Anna Horton Ruby Award recipient, is a centenarian who has given a lifetime of service to the Biola community.

Woman of the week: Keegan Cheleden brings light to Biola and beyond

Freshman Keegan Cheleden refers to her eccentric polka-dotted outfit as her “happy pants.” Her goal at Biola has been to be intentional with people. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES
Freshman Keegan Cheleden serves the Biola community in amazing ways.
Nicole Foy, Writer March 12, 2013
Freshman Keegan Cheleden serves the Biola community in amazing ways.

Relationship retreat attracts couples seeking intentional growth

Junior Kelby Songer and Kyle Schaeffler | Photo Illustration by Grant Walter/THE CHIMES
This year's Relationship Retreat speakers desire to help prepare Biola couples for healthy marriages.
Victoria Pettit-Rodriguez, Writer March 12, 2013
This year's Relationship Retreat speakers desire to help prepare Biola couples for healthy marriages.

Missions conference speaker learns to follow God’s call across continents

Co-director Rebekah Davis works at her desk in the SMU office, diligently preparing for Missions Conference. | Grant Walter/THE CHIMES
Missions conference speaker, Pam Sardar, shares the story of her family's ministry in India.
Nicole Foy, Writer March 6, 2013
Missions conference speaker, Pam Sardar, shares the story of her family's ministry in India.

#TrendingToday: March 6, 2013

Students responded to this week's trending topic, #HowToMakeMeSmile.
Laura Daronatsy, Writer March 6, 2013
Students responded to this week's trending topic, #HowToMakeMeSmile.

Woman of the Week: With a heart of gratefulness, Cathryn Collier pours out love

Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES
Cathryn Collier shares about her impressive work ethic and practical love as the first Woman of the Week.
Heather Leith, Writer March 6, 2013
Cathryn Collier shares about her impressive work ethic and practical love as the first Woman of the Week.

Students guard themselves against violent video games

John Buchanan/THE CHIMES
As violence in video games becomes more intense and bloody, students try not to become desensitized.
Jason Wheeler, Writer March 5, 2013
As violence in video games becomes more intense and bloody, students try not to become desensitized.

A search for excitement in the city of boring

Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES
Ethan Froelich sets out to find an adventure in La Mirada.
Ethan Froelich, Writer February 28, 2013
Ethan Froelich sets out to find an adventure in La Mirada.

Chef’s colorful history contributes to Chef Wars win

Sophomore Geoffrey Knopf, junior Matt Gugel, and freshman Brian Lee decide on who to vote for. | John Buchanan/THE CHIMES
Biola Chef Wars winner, John Rose, shares how his fascinating past with curious Biola students.
Nicole Foy, Writer February 28, 2013
Biola Chef Wars winner, John Rose, shares how his fascinating past with curious Biola students.

#TrendingToday: Feb. 27, 2013

Students used the hashtag #IveSeenEveryEpisodeOf to tell us about their favorite TV shows.
Laura Daronatsy, Writer February 27, 2013
Students used the hashtag #IveSeenEveryEpisodeOf to tell us about their favorite TV shows.

Students tie the knot on their Biola education sooner than expected

Graduating senior Courtney Cheatham takes her place before Biola's 2010 graduation ceremony.
Although Biola’s graduation rate is 15 percent higher than the average graduation rate in the CCCU, approximatly 30 percent of Biola students will not graduate.
Jackie Grade, Writer February 27, 2013
Although Biola’s graduation rate is 15 percent higher than the average graduation rate in the CCCU, approximatly 30 percent of Biola students will not graduate.

Biola sees rise in online college web shows

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Learn more about some of the on-campus online web series.
Victoria Pettit-Rodriguez, Writer February 25, 2013
Learn more about some of the on-campus online web series.