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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Provost candidate announced, visiting campus July 1

David Nystrom will be coming to campus as a candidate for the position of Biola's provost and senior vice president.
Harmony Wheeler and Patricia Diaz June 24, 2010
David Nystrom will be coming to campus as a candidate for the position of Biola's provost and senior vice president.

Afghanistan commander resigns after bashing Obama to media

President Obama acceped the resignation of Gen. Stanley McChrystal after controversy stirred by a "Rolling Stone" article.
Patricia Diaz, Writer June 23, 2010
President Obama acceped the resignation of Gen. Stanley McChrystal after controversy stirred by a "Rolling Stone" article.

Eareckson Tada to speak at graduation

Founder of Joni and Friends and pastor Billy Kim will speak at graduation festivities.
Michelle Orgill, Writer May 20, 2010
Founder of Joni and Friends and pastor Billy Kim will speak at graduation festivities.

Students reflect on transitions in CSICS

Amid changes, leadership paints vision for continued faithfulness to missions.
Kathryn Watson, Writer May 20, 2010
Amid changes, leadership paints vision for continued faithfulness to missions.

CSICS students protest direction of school

Forum addresses frustrations over staff changes and focus of department.
Kathryn Watson, Writer May 19, 2010
Forum addresses frustrations over staff changes and focus of department.

Prominent intelligent design advocate responds to questions, criticism

Stephen Meyer, who wrote a book that claims to show scientific evidence for intelligent design, answers two of his academic critics during a debate Friday night in Chase Gymnasium.
Kelsey Osterman, Writer May 18, 2010
Stephen Meyer, who wrote a book that claims to show scientific evidence for intelligent design, answers two of his academic critics during a debate Friday night in Chase Gymnasium.

Corey: Dancing policy stays

President Corey, citing the "cumulative consideration of many voices," announced at Monday's chapel that, at least for now, social dancing will still not be allowed on campus.
Michelle Orgill, Writer May 18, 2010
President Corey, citing the "cumulative consideration of many voices," announced at Monday's chapel that, at least for now, social dancing will still not be allowed on campus.

Illusionist performs at Biola, Thoennes loses his head

Erik Thoennes under the guillotine during André Kole's performance Friday night in Sutherland Auditorium. The show was a fundraisier benefiting the California School Project, a group that evangelizes at high schools around Southern California. | BETH CISSEL / The Chimes
André Kole, who incorporates the Gospel message into his performances, performed Saturday in Sutherland Auditorium for a California School Project fundraiser.
Harmony Wheeler, Writer May 18, 2010
André Kole, who incorporates the Gospel message into his performances, performed Saturday in Sutherland Auditorium for a California School Project fundraiser.

Facebook is losing its status as a safe social network

Recent changes to Facebook’s privacy policies and new tools connecting users’ information to thousands of websites led four U.S. senators to write a letter of concern.
Harmony Wheeler, Writer May 18, 2010
Recent changes to Facebook’s privacy policies and new tools connecting users’ information to thousands of websites led four U.S. senators to write a letter of concern.

New Talbot complex will break ground May 20

An architect’s rendering shows the planned Talbot School of Theology complex. A campaign is underway to raise funds for the $55.4 million project. | Courtesy Biola.edu
President Corey dubs this month "the miracle month of May 2010" after Biola raises $6.4 million in 40 days for the Talbot complex.
Amy Ritter, Writer May 12, 2010
President Corey dubs this month "the miracle month of May 2010" after Biola raises $6.4 million in 40 days for the Talbot complex.

Board appoints new chair and welcomes new member

Stan Jantz, a member of the board since 1999 and the former vice chair, will now serve as chairman.
Bethany Miller, Writer May 12, 2010
Stan Jantz, a member of the board since 1999 and the former vice chair, will now serve as chairman.

What would Jesus tweet?

With an eye on a generation immersed online, Talbot is offering a social media ministry class this summer.
Harmony Wheeler, Writer May 11, 2010
With an eye on a generation immersed online, Talbot is offering a social media ministry class this summer.