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The Chimes

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The Chimes

First day of Torrey Conference Twitter roundup

Phil Vischer explains the importance of letting go by asking the question, "What are the burdens you are carrying?" | Tomber Su/THE CHIMES
Students share their thoughts and opinions regarding Torrey Conference over social media.
Katie Nelson and Anna Frost October 16, 2013
Students share their thoughts and opinions regarding Torrey Conference over social media.

Biola Weekend showcases the “best of Biola”

Kathleen Brown/THE CHIMES
This year's Biola Weekend will feature an intramural rally, food trucks and a photo exhibit.
Augusta McDonnell, Writer October 15, 2013
This year's Biola Weekend will feature an intramural rally, food trucks and a photo exhibit.

Shutdown ends, Biola unaffected

Kathleen Brown/THE CHIMES
The government shutdown barely affects Biola students.
Keri Lusk, Writer October 15, 2013
The government shutdown barely affects Biola students.

Punk ‘n Pie offers backwards breakfast, stand-up comedy and gluten-free pie

Junior Jordan Weaver leads the crowd in singing "so, come on," of Fun.'s "Some Nights" with the group Hau Fun. | John Buchanan/THE CHIMES
Punk 'n Pie event will kick off Biola Weekend on Friday, Oct. 25 in Chase Gymnasium.
Rachelle Cihonski, Writer October 15, 2013
Punk 'n Pie event will kick off Biola Weekend on Friday, Oct. 25 in Chase Gymnasium.

Crime Log: Oct. 17, 2013

Crime Log: Oct. 17, 2013
A stolen bike tire and a noise complaint make up this week's Crime Log.
Anna Frost, Writer October 14, 2013
A stolen bike tire and a noise complaint make up this week's Crime Log.

Students take initiative for a bike repair stand on campus

| Kalli Thommen/THE CHIMES
While a permanent bicycle repair stand awaits approval, students offer repairs around campus.
Austin Phillips, Writer October 14, 2013
While a permanent bicycle repair stand awaits approval, students offer repairs around campus.

Library archives shutdown due to mold

Mold was found in the library archives on September 23. To help determine why the mold started growing, Healthy Buildings has installed data loggers in the archive room to get hourly readings on the temperature and moisture in the room, Beth Cain, assistant director of facilities management said. | Photo courtesy of Matt Johnson
The library archives have been shut down until further notice due to mold on the books.
Dayna Drum, Writer October 13, 2013
The library archives have been shut down until further notice due to mold on the books.

AS Senate Rundown: Oct. 10, 2013

Grant Walter/THE CHIMES
Custom frisbees and museum trips were passed in last week's AS senate meeting.
Dayna Drum, Writer October 13, 2013
Custom frisbees and museum trips were passed in last week's AS senate meeting.

Campus-wide power outage causes class cancellations

Tree trimming was a possible cause of the power outage Thursday.
Katie Nelson, Writer October 10, 2013
Tree trimming was a possible cause of the power outage Thursday.

New shopping center progressing in La Mirada

Beth Crabtree/THE CHIMES
A Walmart is set to open this fall in the new Crossroads Shopping Center.
Chelsea Wiersma, Writer October 9, 2013
A Walmart is set to open this fall in the new Crossroads Shopping Center.

Latino Cultural Night aims to celebrate and inform

Junior Alex Palacios, sophomore Veronica Ibarra, senior Ciara Dines and senior Kim Davong listen intently to the speakers during Unidos, a club on campus that celebrates what it means to be Latino within a Christian community. Unidos' next event will be Latino Cultural Night on Friday, October 11. | Kalli Thommen/THE CHIMES
Biola's Latin American culture club will hold Latino Cultural Night on Friday.
Anna Frost, Writer October 9, 2013
Biola's Latin American culture club will hold Latino Cultural Night on Friday.

APU transgender professor sparks Biola conversations

Previously known as Heather Clements, transgender professor Heath Adam Ackley relays the news of his new identity to students in class at the beginning of the fall semester. | Courtesy of Annie Z. Yu of The Clause
APU students and Biola Queer Underground support former transgender theology professor Adam Ackley.
Katie Nelson, Writer October 9, 2013
APU students and Biola Queer Underground support former transgender theology professor Adam Ackley.