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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

“Joker” is a controversial cinematic masterpiece

Though the "Joker" featuring Joaquin Phoenix is riddled with controversy, it is a spectacular film.
Joaquin Phoenix and Todd Phillips produce prominent work, but not without criticism from the public.
Chris Baeza, Freelance Writer • October 8, 2019

Amid one of the most anticipated releases of the year, "Joker" was riddled with controversy. While many looked forward to an origin story for the Clown Prince of Crime, some Americans are still traumatized by the latest film that focused on the iconic villain. On the opening night of the biggest box...

A greater calling

Speaker Steve Haas | Marika Adamopoulos/THE CHIMES
Steve Haas from World Vision brings the seemingly far-away poverty of the world closer to Biola students.
Paige Coleman, Writer • March 13, 2015
Steve Haas from World Vision brings the seemingly far-away poverty of the world closer to Biola students.

Compelled to move

Students gather together in prayer for the nations. | Marika Adamopoulos/THE CHIMES
Thursday's evening chapel charged students to go beyond a consumer mindset of church.
Rachel Bicha, Writer • March 13, 2015
Thursday's evening chapel charged students to go beyond a consumer mindset of church.

Continuing the journey

Speaker Henry Joseph draws Missions Conference 2015 to a close by delivering Friday morning's message. | Nikki Hadley/THE CHIMES
Henry Joseph urges students to embrace the freedom they have in Christ, and to be compelled to move forward in love.
Rachel Bicha, Writer • March 13, 2015
Henry Joseph urges students to embrace the freedom they have in Christ, and to be compelled to move forward in love.

Understanding the I AM

reshman music major Brianna Kelly places her piece of the triangle on the canvas to spell out the statement "I AM Compelled" during the fourth session of Missions Conference 2015. | Amber Nunn/THE CHIMES
Kelli Yoon reflects on what it means to understand the calling that we have received from God.
Kelli Yoon, Writer • March 12, 2015
Kelli Yoon reflects on what it means to understand the calling that we have received from God.

Rediscovering wonder

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Kelli Yoon discusses the opening session of Missions Conference 2015.
Kelli Yoon, Writer • March 11, 2015
Kelli Yoon discusses the opening session of Missions Conference 2015.

Compelled by the cross

Marika Adamopoulos/THE CHIMES
Rachael Smith reflects on Ed Stetzer’s call to love due to the reconciliation we receive through the cross.
Rachael Smith, Writer • March 11, 2015
Rachael Smith reflects on Ed Stetzer’s call to love due to the reconciliation we receive through the cross.

The call to freedom

Speaker Bianca Olthoff, the chief storyteller for The A21 Campaign, a global anti-trafficking organization. | Cherri Yoon/THE CHIMES
Elise Kelly analyzes the third session of Missions Conference 2015.
Elise Kelly, Writer • March 11, 2015
Elise Kelly analyzes the third session of Missions Conference 2015.