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The Chimes

100-year-old alumna reflects on life

Dorothy Hetrick makes no big deal out of her age and insists all her strength comes from God.
Shanley Knox, Writer April 27, 2010
Dorothy Hetrick makes no big deal out of her age and insists all her strength comes from God.

‘Chaisson’: Rise of an artist

Senior Kevin Ulrich poses with some of the clay models used in his film “Chaisson: Rise of the Zerad,” which premieres May 13 at Cinema Fusion in Anaheim. The movie took him more than three years to make. | MIKE VILLA / The Chimes
Senior Kevin Ulrich has spent three years working on his clay animation film, which will premiere May 13 at Cinema Fusion in Anaheim.
Shanley Knox, Writer April 27, 2010
Senior Kevin Ulrich has spent three years working on his clay animation film, which will premiere May 13 at Cinema Fusion in Anaheim.

More than just a missions trip

Journalism students travel to the Dominican Republic and interact with youth through photography.
Karissa Tse, Writer April 26, 2010
Journalism students travel to the Dominican Republic and interact with youth through photography.

Mural artist speaks for himself

Kent Twitchell, artist of the Jesus mural, addressed at Monday's chapel the controversy surrounding his artwork. “I wanted people to look at it and be touched by it," he said.
Amy Ortega, Writer April 21, 2010
Kent Twitchell, artist of the Jesus mural, addressed at Monday's chapel the controversy surrounding his artwork. “I wanted people to look at it and be touched by it," he said.

Meet Biola’s webbies

Freshman Jake Davis runs the blog "Revealed in Nature," where he displays photos that he has taken across the United States. He said he sees God as the true artist in his work.
A snapshot at four websites and a popular Facebook page run by Biolans.
Christopher McMunn, Writer April 20, 2010
A snapshot at four websites and a popular Facebook page run by Biolans.

The story so far: Jesus and the mural

The week of April 19 was dedicated to discussions about the Jesus Mural, which has been the subject of controversy for more than a decade. | MIKE VILLA / The Chimes
Biola finds itself smack-dab in the middle of art history, mural memorabilia and cultural commentary with Twitchell’s “The WORD.”
Karen Myers, Writer April 15, 2010
Biola finds itself smack-dab in the middle of art history, mural memorabilia and cultural commentary with Twitchell’s “The WORD.”

Scientology’s wide range of influence

Two roommates visit a church of Scientology to see if the rumors are true.
Amy Ortega, Writer April 14, 2010
Two roommates visit a church of Scientology to see if the rumors are true.

A quest for a prayer room

(L-R) Gabby Cacanindin and Maggie Hazen survey their plan for the 24-hour prayer room. | KELIAH VIDAL / The Chimes
Two students garner support for a 24-hour prayer room that would allow for artistic expression.
Patricia Diaz, Writer April 3, 2010
Two students garner support for a 24-hour prayer room that would allow for artistic expression.

At the beach, Biola women get renewed perspective about beauty and pain

"God created us to be whole starfish," said author Christina DiMari, who on Saturday led about 60 female Biola students in a Bible study at Huntington Beach
Elizabeth Mak, Writer March 29, 2010
"God created us to be whole starfish," said author Christina DiMari, who on Saturday led about 60 female Biola students in a Bible study at Huntington Beach

‘The Watchtower’ rivals Scripture in Jehovah’s Witness pitch

We see them in suits walking from door to door. We even hide when we see them walking up to our porch because we want to avoid the 30-minute talks they want to have with us. They’re called Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Amy Ortega, Writer March 24, 2010
We see them in suits walking from door to door. We even hide when we see them walking up to our porch because we want to avoid the 30-minute talks they want to have with us. They’re called Jehovah’s Witnesses.

Majoring in missions

Political Science major Daniel Cedeño recently went on a mission trip to Egypt.
Many Biolans are finding ways to minister through their major.
March 22, 2010
Many Biolans are finding ways to minister through their major.

Summer mission teams prepare to be servants

This summer, SMU will be sending out teams to Zambia, western Asia, Guatemala, India and Sri Lanka.
Amy Ortega, Writer March 17, 2010
This summer, SMU will be sending out teams to Zambia, western Asia, Guatemala, India and Sri Lanka.