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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Dr. Oddjob

Photo illustration by Lindsey Minerva.
How I learned to stop worrying and beat the recession.
Hannah Roberts, Writer September 4, 2009
How I learned to stop worrying and beat the recession.

Graduates’ futures hold promise, uncertainty

Freshman Ryan Hayashino scans the horizon as Biola students and Dos Quebardas community members together dig trenches that will bring water to the isolated village. Photo by Jocelyne Espinoza
Like many seniors, these three are tossing around several options.
Kyle Gilbertson and Will Anderson May 16, 2009
Like many seniors, these three are tossing around several options.

Biolans connect to the divine through dance

The spirit of dance is a normal occurrence on campus and will continue to grow as an expressive art form.
Dance groups at Biola leave little doubt that we’re never going to be a boogie-free campus. Albert Einstein says “dancers are the athletes of God,” so it’s no surprise that dance has been incorporated into worshipful events at Biola.
Elizabeth Phalan, Writer May 15, 2009
Dance groups at Biola leave little doubt that we’re never going to be a boogie-free campus. Albert Einstein says “dancers are the athletes of God,” so it’s no surprise that dance has been incorporated into worshipful events at Biola.

Men, dresses and poems all in one place: the Art Gallery

Artists Dana Schlingman, Julie Kocher, Lauren Mauter, and Kevin Scholl explore the limits of storytelling, meditation, legend, and design in their group show, “Means of Illumination.”
Come prepared to be illuminated by the creativity of narrative in this week’s senior art show. Artists Dana Schlingman, Julie Kocher, Lauren Mauter, and Kevin Scholl explore the limits of storytelling, meditation, legend, and design in their group show, “Means of Illumination.”
Colleen Van Houwe, Writer May 15, 2009
Come prepared to be illuminated by the creativity of narrative in this week’s senior art show. Artists Dana Schlingman, Julie Kocher, Lauren Mauter, and Kevin Scholl explore the limits of storytelling, meditation, legend, and design in their group show, “Means of Illumination.”

Fine dining in review: Around the Town columnist ranks restaurants

Rutabegorz in Downtown Fullerton is known for their endless menu and unique meals.
With a plethora of fabulous eateries and local hotspots in our repertoire, it seems fitting to go back over and establish the best of the best among our fierce contenders. They have each brought something unique to the dining room table, and now is the time to award my Top Five with distinctive honors.
Ashley Shafer, Writer May 12, 2009
With a plethora of fabulous eateries and local hotspots in our repertoire, it seems fitting to go back over and establish the best of the best among our fierce contenders. They have each brought something unique to the dining room table, and now is the time to award my Top Five with distinctive honors.

Watson’s specialties: Ice cream sodas, all-day breakfasts for reasonable prices

It’s a one-stop shop for afternoon breakfast, headache medicine to recover from the all-nighter, and an endearing card for mom’s almost forgotten birthday. Watson’s Drugs and Soda Fountain in Orange is an eclectic combination of an old-fashioned diner, pharmacy and gift shop. Delicious American-style food, lots of history and character make it a unique treasure – but don’t take my word for it.
Ashley Shafer, Writer May 7, 2009
It’s a one-stop shop for afternoon breakfast, headache medicine to recover from the all-nighter, and an endearing card for mom’s almost forgotten birthday. Watson’s Drugs and Soda Fountain in Orange is an eclectic combination of an old-fashioned diner, pharmacy and gift shop. Delicious American-style food, lots of history and character make it a unique treasure – but don’t take my word for it.

Royalty Among Us: Getting to know Princess Pashu

Sikhanyiso Dlamini, or “Pashu,” is a fourth year student at Biola. She is the princess of Swaziland, and the first of 23 children in the royal family. Photo by Lindsey Minerva
At Biola, a school that is only six percent international and 61 percent Caucasian, vibrant Swazi Sikhanyiso Dlamini — or Pashu — was bound to stand out with her British lilt and atypical clothing. But even in her native Swaziland, Dlamini is set apart; she’s a princess — an identity that she doesn’t publicize at Biola.
Siobhan Stewart, Writer May 7, 2009
At Biola, a school that is only six percent international and 61 percent Caucasian, vibrant Swazi Sikhanyiso Dlamini — or Pashu — was bound to stand out with her British lilt and atypical clothing. But even in her native Swaziland, Dlamini is set apart; she’s a princess — an identity that she doesn’t publicize at Biola.

Biolans support Uganda in “The Rescue”

Invisible Children organized a nationwide demonstration last week called The Rescue. Thousands gathered in Santa Monica to show their support for the Uganda relief efforts. Photo by Joshua Watson
Invisible Children organized a nationwide demonstration last week called The Rescue. The Rescue was a stand in solidarity for the abducted children of northern Uganda and was in more than 100 cities worldwide.
Joshua Watson, Writer May 4, 2009
Invisible Children organized a nationwide demonstration last week called The Rescue. The Rescue was a stand in solidarity for the abducted children of northern Uganda and was in more than 100 cities worldwide.

Meet the artists: Bethany Crossan, Gavin Heilman and Taylor Sunny Petrich

This week, the Biola Art Gallery is showing the work of three senior artists, Bethany Crossan, Gavin Heilman, and Taylor “Sunny” Petrich. While all three have unique styles, each contributes to the art of “seeing.”
April 1, 2009
This week, the Biola Art Gallery is showing the work of three senior artists, Bethany Crossan, Gavin Heilman, and Taylor “Sunny” Petrich. While all three have unique styles, each contributes to the art of “seeing.”

It’s on the rise, but interracial marriage poses unique challenges

A couple spends time together in a Philadelphia park. Interracial dating is more mainstream now than ever before, but the cultural differences take getting used to. *Photographer: Vincent J. Brown, Flickr Creative Commons*
While Biola students get the chance to talk about racial reconciliation at the SCORR conference (Student Congress on Racial Reconciliation), others in the Biola fold get to live it – they’re in an interracial marriage. Such relationships are increasingly common. It was hardly 40 years ago that th ...
March 30, 2009
While Biola students get the chance to talk about racial reconciliation at the SCORR conference (Student Congress on Racial Reconciliation), others in the Biola fold get to live it – they’re in an interracial marriage. Such relationships are increasingly common. It was hardly 40 years ago that th ...

March Eddy draws students to its stage (Gallery)

Nathan Gammill, lead singer of the band Aushua, played last of three band that performed at the Eddy on March 26, 2009.  *Photographer: Kelsey Heng*
Another Eddy graced the Common grounds Wednesday, quickly becoming the favorite musical tradition at Biola. A solid amount of students emerged to witness three bands take the stage and play their tunes. Take a look at the gallery for a closer look at the talent.
March 26, 2009
Another Eddy graced the Common grounds Wednesday, quickly becoming the favorite musical tradition at Biola. A solid amount of students emerged to witness three bands take the stage and play their tunes. Take a look at the gallery for a closer look at the talent.

Beach runs offers more than physical exercise

Multiple students from Biola ran to Huntington Beach Saturday as a way to use running as a catalyst for prayer and reflection.
Biola senior Brandon Marx, one of three students who ran to Huntington Beach Saturday finds running is his catalyst for prayer and reflection. “It brings me to a point of helplessness where I find myself relying on God in every step,” said Marx.
March 12, 2009
Biola senior Brandon Marx, one of three students who ran to Huntington Beach Saturday finds running is his catalyst for prayer and reflection. “It brings me to a point of helplessness where I find myself relying on God in every step,” said Marx.