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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Deaf culture: actions speak louder than words

November 16, 2007

Actor and comedian C.J. Jones, Miss America of 1995 Heather Whitestone McCallum, and even historic figure Helen Keller, all achieved something great in their life, despite having one thing in common: being deaf. Deaf culture may not be recognized often, but it is all around us, even at Biola. In order...

Shoe drive cements connection between Biola and downtown

November 9, 2007

Shoes donated through the new “Steps from Hope” campaign serve as both a reminder of Biola’s rich past and a perspective on the mission-filled future of the university as it celebrates one hundred years. Though the Saturday concert featuring the music of popular Christian artists MercyMe and...

Book Review: “Dorian Gray” paints grim picture of narcissism

"The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde.
November 7, 2007

“There is only one thing in the world worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about.” Oscar Wilde, a man whose life was a walking testimony of this statement, wrote these words. His achievement as an author was only trumped by his ignominy following a trial in which he was convicted...

Pranks abound on campus

Students fall victim to and instigate mischief
November 1, 2007

From changing the Emerson "Home of Men" sign to "Homo Men" to putting a goose in a rival floor’s bathroom, pranks have been a large part of the Biola student experience over the past years. Vanguard students came to the Biola campus early last Thursday morning and posted signs around campus telling...

Dusting off the Ashes

Lines of fire spread along the Santiago Canyon hills Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007, in Silverado, Calif. Mandatory evacuations are in place for for the canyon areas northeast of Santiago Canyon Road between
Biola students, athletes join to help fellow classmates affected by fires
November 1, 2007

Wildfires spread across Southern California last week. Ashes fell as the sun shown bright red, and the sky was lightly filled with smoke. San Diego, Irvine, Malibu, Lake Arrowhead — it seems like there’s no end to the list. Many students at Biola, such as sophomore Ashley Davenport, were affected...

Making sense out of investing

Investment: more than quick cash for students
October 29, 2007

You can’t keep track of where you’re spending your money. You’re paying high tuition so you’re applying for loans, but you’re worried about how you’re going to pay your debt after college. You need more money fast. So here’s the big question: What’s a way you can make money besides going...

A season of saving

Biola's investment society emphasizes importance of stewardship
October 29, 2007

The word “investment” may spark excitement in the minds of some individuals while igniting anxiety in others. However, regardless of your major or familiarity with stocks, the Crowell School of Business Investment Society strives to enhance the knowledge of investments as well as investments’ significance...

In high-speed world, online resources help students keep up

Students can do everything, from buy books to pay tuition, online
October 13, 2007

In this day and age, the Internet seems like the one-stop everything for college students. Take, for example, a freshman Biola student living in Horton Hall. He can sit down in front of his iBook G4 — the sleek black version, of course — and without even plugging in an internet cable, he can buy...

Forensics team takes first place at national tournament

Biola's debate squad adds another victory to an already stellar record
October 8, 2007

When the word “forensics” comes up in conversation, a general reaction is some sort of reference to CSI. However, the Biola Forensics Team has nothing to do with crime scenes and dead bodies, but is actually the nationally-ranked university debate team. The team attended the Claremont National...

Winning the battle of the blues

Everyone experiences loneliness. Here's how to work through it.
October 5, 2007

Loneliness is pervasive, especially during your first year of school. October can often be the hardest time of the year, especially for freshman. The rosy first blush of school has worn off, you know your way around campus, and you’re settling into a routine of being busy, yet you’re feeling very...

Nursing dept. gets unconventional new “patient”

nursing students
September 28, 2007
Every day at Biola, students are involved in a struggle to save a man from dying. Some days they succeed; other days, he passes away. Fortunately, the man is not actually alive, and students can always try again. A human patient simulator was donated to the nursing department, dedicated on Tuesday, and is now ready for use in the Kartsman Simulation Lab, located in Soubirou Hall.