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Biola team brings hope to Haiti through music

Three of the Haitian children who attended the week-long music camp hosted by dance group Indigenous Pitch and a team of music students from Biola | Photo Courtesy, Tavia Grubbs
A team of Biola students use their summer to share their love of music with Haitian children facing an uncertain future.
September 5, 2010
A team of Biola students use their summer to share their love of music with Haitian children facing an uncertain future.

From process to provost

The search for new provost David Nystrom took a full year, with many details taken into consideration.
September 1, 2010
The search for new provost David Nystrom took a full year, with many details taken into consideration.

Meet the 2010-2011 Chimes Staff!

Meet this year's Chimes Staff.
September 1, 2010
Meet this year's Chimes Staff.

Documentary highlights Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Director Porter Speakman addresses student questions at Thursday's screening of the documentary "With God on Our Side."
Documentary takes a fresh look at the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Amy Ritter, Writer August 30, 2010
Documentary takes a fresh look at the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Independence Day info

Patricia takes a look at some of the facts and traditions behind the Fourth of July.
Patricia Diaz, Writer July 3, 2010
Patricia takes a look at some of the facts and traditions behind the Fourth of July.

The Chimes wants your opinions

Ever think The Chimes is missing something it should be covering? Ever have an idea for a story? Ever think there's something that should be done differently? Ever want to write yourself?
Kathryn Watson, Writer June 19, 2010
Ever think The Chimes is missing something it should be covering? Ever have an idea for a story? Ever think there's something that should be done differently? Ever want to write yourself?

Biola marches forward with iPhone app

Screenshot of the Biola app on an iPad. | Apple app store / Courtesy
With one small iPhone app, Biola is taking a large leap into the future of technology.
Andrew Oxenham, Writer May 12, 2010
With one small iPhone app, Biola is taking a large leap into the future of technology.

Film department struts Hollywood glitz at festival

Biola has its own version of the Oscars with its annual Film Festival Awards Ceremony, which this year was held at the Downey City Theatre.
Amy Ortega, Writer May 11, 2010
Biola has its own version of the Oscars with its annual Film Festival Awards Ceremony, which this year was held at the Downey City Theatre.

The secret life of professor Matthew Weathers

Math professor Matthew Weathers was born in Orange County but grew up as a missionary kid in Mexico, Dallas, Texas and Tucson, Arizona. | MIKE VILLA / The Chimes
Professor Matthew Weathers brings humor and color to mathematics -- and YouTube.
Amy Ortega, Writer May 5, 2010
Professor Matthew Weathers brings humor and color to mathematics -- and YouTube.

Nursing class prays through program

This year's graduating nursing class has gained a reputation for loving and supporting one another.
Kristin Wright, Writer May 4, 2010
This year's graduating nursing class has gained a reputation for loving and supporting one another.

Biola Media Conference has come far

Saturday May 1 marked the 15th annual Biola Media Conference, the largest gathering of Christians working in the film industry in the country.
Shelby Hunt, Writer May 4, 2010
Saturday May 1 marked the 15th annual Biola Media Conference, the largest gathering of Christians working in the film industry in the country.

Revelations and Reconciliation

After a seven-year hiatus from the music world, Jennifer Knapp came back on the scene with news that she is homosexual. She has since opened up about her life and has moved away from the Christian music scene. | Courtesy / www.jenniferknapp.com
Musician Jennifer Knapp explains to shocked Christians her new homosexual lifestyle and how she still embraces her faith.
Caitlin Ryan, Writer May 3, 2010
Musician Jennifer Knapp explains to shocked Christians her new homosexual lifestyle and how she still embraces her faith.