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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

When cultures collide: a student’s transition from background to Biola

Junior Edward Alonzo is a first generation college student in his Hispanic family. Coming to Biola necessitated personal adjustments. JOB ANG/The Chimes
Junior Edward Alonzo shares about his journey working through the culture shock between his background and Biola.
December 6, 2010
Junior Edward Alonzo shares about his journey working through the culture shock between his background and Biola.

Transformational Testimony: God at work in every corner of the world

Junior Daniel Han retells the story of his life-changing year traveling the world with YWAM after being kicked out of Biola for doing drugs. BETHANY CISSEL/The Chimes
Three Biola students recount how their worlds changed after being suspended for drug use.
Kathryn Watson, Writer December 2, 2010
Three Biola students recount how their worlds changed after being suspended for drug use.

Brezel recipe brings taste of Germany

Jessica makes brezels, or German pretzels, this week.
November 24, 2010
Jessica makes brezels, or German pretzels, this week.

WEB ONLY: Biola students joining in the call for revival

Fifty Biola students participated in The Call, a student rally, from November 13-14 at Glory Church in Los Angeles.
Biola students are seeing God move through prayer and worship on campus and off at events such as the recent Student Call conference.
November 21, 2010
Biola students are seeing God move through prayer and worship on campus and off at events such as the recent Student Call conference.

A different approach to worship

A multicultural Biola student shares her journey learning to see through different eyes and embrace unity in worship.
November 19, 2010
A multicultural Biola student shares her journey learning to see through different eyes and embrace unity in worship.

Biola mourns loss of professor Jim Mohler

Jim Mohler, a beloved Biola professor, passed away this week due to brain cancer.
Biola Bible professor, Jim Mohler, passed away last week.
Amy Seed, Writer November 17, 2010
Biola Bible professor, Jim Mohler, passed away last week.

Transformational Testimony: Four friends’ journey of redemption from addiction

Colin Cabalka and Boye Fajinmi stand together, back at Biola University. | Mike Villa/THE CHIMES
"My world just seemed to explode, almost," said Colin Cabalka, one of four students interviewed in this two-part series on healing from marijuana use.
Kathryn Watson, Writer November 17, 2010
"My world just seemed to explode, almost," said Colin Cabalka, one of four students interviewed in this two-part series on healing from marijuana use.

Commuter students embrace Biola despite the inconvenience

Many Biola students don't even live on campus, but they embrace the Biola education and community despite the inconvenience of having to drive.
Sheena Boyd, Writer November 16, 2010
Many Biola students don't even live on campus, but they embrace the Biola education and community despite the inconvenience of having to drive.

Biola president plays intramural ultimate frisbee

Biola President Barry Corey participated in an ultimate frisbee game, with his team, President's Militia.
Kelsey Osterman, Writer November 12, 2010
Biola President Barry Corey participated in an ultimate frisbee game, with his team, President's Militia.

Learning to love the Body in the midst of different worship

For students of a more diverse background, Biola's worship can be a culture shock.
November 11, 2010
For students of a more diverse background, Biola's worship can be a culture shock.

Multi-ethnic films address hot topics

Glen Kinoshita, Multi-Ethnic Programs director is premiering "Human Tapestry," a film about reconciliation.
Abbey Bennett, Writer November 11, 2010
Glen Kinoshita, Multi-Ethnic Programs director is premiering "Human Tapestry," a film about reconciliation.

Baking baklava on a budget

Baklava, a traditional Mediterranean pastry, made simple and festive. With few ingredients and instructions, this recipe is perfect for anyone, even dorm students. Photo by Kelsey Heng/The Chimes
Learn to make baklava with a college-friendly recipe that doesn't demand too much of your budget or your time.
November 11, 2010
Learn to make baklava with a college-friendly recipe that doesn't demand too much of your budget or your time.