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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Being an effective witness in a changing world

On Wednesday afternoon, students crowd in Crowell Hall, for a workshop called "Qualities of an Effective Witness in a Changing World." | John Buchanan/THE CHIMES
Cassidy Perry reflects on the "Qualities of an Effective Witness in a Changing World" workshop on Wednesday afternoon.
Cassidy Perry, Writer October 17, 2012
Cassidy Perry reflects on the "Qualities of an Effective Witness in a Changing World" workshop on Wednesday afternoon.

Mark Batterson and the importance of prayer

During Wednesday night's session, called "The Door to Whosoever," Mark Batterson teaches out of Acts 10. | John Buchanan/THE CHIMES
Daryn Daniels recaps the Wednesday evening session with Mark Batterson and how it personally impacted her.
Daryn Daniels, Writer October 17, 2012
Daryn Daniels recaps the Wednesday evening session with Mark Batterson and how it personally impacted her.

Twitter Roundup: Torrey Day 1

See students' responses to the first day of Torrey Conference.
Elizabeth Sallie, Writer October 17, 2012
See students' responses to the first day of Torrey Conference.

Despite lack of students, Michelle Sanchez gives perspective on missions

On Thursday morning, Michelle Sanchez speaks to students on abiding in Christ. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES
Nicole Foy recaps the morning session on Thursday with Michelle Sanchez.
Nicole Foy, Writer October 17, 2012
Nicole Foy recaps the morning session on Thursday with Michelle Sanchez.

Learning to be a better contemplative in action

On Wednesday afternoon, Michelle Sanchez teaches a workshop on discerning the presence and will of God. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES
Laura Daronatsy recaps the Thursday afternoon session "Abiding in Christ: Exploring the Dimensions" with Michelle Sanchez.
Laura Daronatsy, Writer October 17, 2012
Laura Daronatsy recaps the Thursday afternoon session "Abiding in Christ: Exploring the Dimensions" with Michelle Sanchez.

Yeh discusses the nature of explicit and implicit proclamation in opening session

Allen Yeh illustrates explicit and implicit proclamation by playing a few songs on his violin, including "Come Thou Fount." | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES
Rachel Snyder recaps the opening session with Allen Yeh of Torrey Conference 2012.
Rachel Snyder, Writer October 16, 2012
Rachel Snyder recaps the opening session with Allen Yeh of Torrey Conference 2012.

Mark Batterson shares thoughts on being “shrewd as snakes and innocent as doves”

Mark Batterson speaks on Matthew 10 during the Wednesday afternoon session. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES
James O'Hearn recaps his thoughts on Mark Batterson's afternoon session on Wednesday.
James O'Hearn, Writer October 16, 2012
James O'Hearn recaps his thoughts on Mark Batterson's afternoon session on Wednesday.

Reflections on solitude, community and ministry: Learning to be alone with God

Director of Spiritual Life, Barbara Miller, teaches the "We Are His Beloved" workshop on Wednesday afternoon. Students were unable to sit comfortably in the pews due to overcrowding. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES
Rachel Snyder reflects on the We Are His Beloved: From Solitude to Community to Ministry workshop on Wednesday afternoon.
Rachel Snyder, Writer October 16, 2012
Rachel Snyder reflects on the We Are His Beloved: From Solitude to Community to Ministry workshop on Wednesday afternoon.

Minor vehicular damage in Emerson parking lot

A hit-and-run was reported in Emerson's parking lot.
Katie Nelson, Writer October 15, 2012
A hit-and-run was reported in Emerson's parking lot.

Disturbing the peace trend continues

Two disturbing the peace cases occur in Hope Hall and Calvary Chapel.
Katie Nelson, Writer October 11, 2012
Two disturbing the peace cases occur in Hope Hall and Calvary Chapel.

A seasonal take on enchiladas

Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES
Learn how to make tasty, fresh enchiladas with Anna Frost in her next blog installment celebrating Latino Heritage Month!
Anna Frost, Writer October 9, 2012
Learn how to make tasty, fresh enchiladas with Anna Frost in her next blog installment celebrating Latino Heritage Month!

Wallet stolen in the Talon

A wallet was stolen from the Talon.
Katie Nelson, Writer October 9, 2012
A wallet was stolen from the Talon.