The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Redbox expands to the online world

Soon, consumers won't need to find a physical redbox station, instead accessing redbox movies online. | Trevor Smith/THE CHIMES
Redbox is expanding to include online streaming video, creating competition with Netflix.
Kristi Yumen, Writer • November 17, 2010
Redbox is expanding to include online streaming video, creating competition with Netflix.

Biola film professor participates in prestigious seminar

Dean Yamada, a Biola professor, recently participated in a five day seminar on television in film.
Tonika Reed, Writer • November 17, 2010
Dean Yamada, a Biola professor, recently participated in a five day seminar on television in film.

Death of local teen Sydney Ramirez brings community together

Students from John F. Kennedy High School advertise the carwash fundraiser for recently deceased student Sydney Ramirez and take donations from passing drivers on Walker Street. ADAM LORONA/The Chimes
The tragic crosswalk death of high school student Sydney Ramirez unite the communities of La Palma and Cypress in support of the family.
November 15, 2010
The tragic crosswalk death of high school student Sydney Ramirez unite the communities of La Palma and Cypress in support of the family.

Biola addresses issue of mental health in college students [Updated]

Biola addresses issue of mental health in college students [Updated]
Biola students are encouraged to consider mental health at a chapel Wednesday and bring their questions to a panel discussion Thursday.
Adrienne Nunley, Writer • November 12, 2010
Biola students are encouraged to consider mental health at a chapel Wednesday and bring their questions to a panel discussion Thursday.

Biola works toward better future

Biola has many things to prepare for in the upcoming months, including submitting a new master plan to the city, achieving accreditation, and equipping the school financially. The president works with his council to detail methods for enacting these things.
Harmony Wheeler, Writer • November 11, 2010
Biola has many things to prepare for in the upcoming months, including submitting a new master plan to the city, achieving accreditation, and equipping the school financially. The president works with his council to detail methods for enacting these things.

E-textbooks are slow to gain students’ use

Unlike previous technological advancements, e-reader devices are not a popular option for college students. Textbooks are still the most accepted by students, despite the rise in sales of iPads and other e-reader devices. Photo Ilustration by JORDAN NAKAMURA/The Chimes
Students still prefer printed textbooks over electronic textbooks, according to a recent study.
Adrienne Nunley, Writer • November 11, 2010
Students still prefer printed textbooks over electronic textbooks, according to a recent study.

Apple to employ new parental controls

Apple was recently approved for a patent that will allow users to control texts, allowing stricter parental controls than before.
November 11, 2010
Apple was recently approved for a patent that will allow users to control texts, allowing stricter parental controls than before.

Campus officials investigate possible drug use on campus

Horton Third South was searched last week as part of an ongoing investigation into illegal drug use being conducted by Campus Safety and Student Development. KELSEY HENG / The Chimes
Student Development is continuing an investigation into possible illegal drug use on campus after searching a floor in Horton last week.
Kathryn Watson, Writer • November 10, 2010
Student Development is continuing an investigation into possible illegal drug use on campus after searching a floor in Horton last week.

Midnight Madness shows off Biola’s sports teams

Midnight Madness attendees practice "rushing the court" at the end of midnight madness on Sunday night, Nov. 7, 2010. Photo by MIKE VILLA/The Chimes.
Sunday night, students participated in Biola's Midnight Madness, an annual event to prepare students for the basketball season.
November 8, 2010
Sunday night, students participated in Biola's Midnight Madness, an annual event to prepare students for the basketball season.

Biola inaugurates Provost David Nystrom [Updated]

Faculty and students pray over David Nystrom as he is inaugurated into his position of university provost at the inauguration chapel service on Friday Nov. 5. Biola officially welcomed Nystrom as part of the administration. Photo by JOB ANG/The Chimes
David Nystrom was officially installed as provost during chapel Friday.
Michelle Orgill, Writer • November 6, 2010
David Nystrom was officially installed as provost during chapel Friday.

Evangelicals criticize Christians in new study

A recent Barna study reveals Americans' positive and negative views of Christians' contributions to society.
Emily Arnold, Writer • November 5, 2010
A recent Barna study reveals Americans' positive and negative views of Christians' contributions to society.

Political panel equips students to vote

Two Biola professors equip students to vote with a discussion of key ballot measures and Christians’ role in politics.
November 4, 2010
Two Biola professors equip students to vote with a discussion of key ballot measures and Christians’ role in politics.
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