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The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

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.

Biola Google Apps going live Thursday

Starting Thursday, all students, faculty and staff will be able to utilize Biola’s new e-mail provider, Google Apps for Education.
Kelsey Osterman, Writer • May 11, 2010
Starting Thursday, all students, faculty and staff will be able to utilize Biola’s new e-mail provider, Google Apps for Education.

Once hooked, Metzger must reel in prospectives

Prospective students tour campus on Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, during Spring Preview Day. | SIOBHAN STEWART / The Chimes
Unlike the Holy Spirit, a prospective student's Biola deposit doesn't always seal the deal. Enter post-admissions recruiting.
Michelle Orgill, Writer • May 10, 2010
Unlike the Holy Spirit, a prospective student's Biola deposit doesn't always seal the deal. Enter post-admissions recruiting.

Authors defend capitalism from a biblical worldview

Attendees of the book release for "The Virtues of Capitalism" browse the information table on Thursday, May 9. In the book, authors Scott Rae and Austin Hill defend capitalism from a Christian worldview. | AMY RITTER / The Chimes
Authors Austin Hill and Scott Rae speak Thursday in Mayers Auditorium to an audience of about 200 about their new book, "The Virtues of Capitalism: A Moral Case for Free Markets."
Amy Ritter, Writer • May 9, 2010
Authors Austin Hill and Scott Rae speak Thursday in Mayers Auditorium to an audience of about 200 about their new book, "The Virtues of Capitalism: A Moral Case for Free Markets."

Controversy ensues over new Oklahoma abortion law

Oklahoma courts block a law requiring that women seeking an abortion must first receive an ultrasound.
Michelle Orgill, Writer • May 5, 2010
Oklahoma courts block a law requiring that women seeking an abortion must first receive an ultrasound.

Mind the stereotypes

Gender stereotypes are addressed at the Coalition for Social Action's chapel series, "Mind the Gap: The Impact of Gender."
Emily Grimsley, Writer • May 5, 2010
Gender stereotypes are addressed at the Coalition for Social Action's chapel series, "Mind the Gap: The Impact of Gender."

Arizona school tracks students’ attendance with chips in ID cards

Biola uses a type of this system, but doesn't apply it as broadly. Students respond to the idea.
Daniel Getzfred, Writer • May 5, 2010
Biola uses a type of this system, but doesn't apply it as broadly. Students respond to the idea.

Biolans harbor mixed feelings about iPad

FILE - In this Jan. 27 file photo, the iPad is shown after it was unveiled at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
iPad craze is still buzzing around the country, but at Biola's Apple computer store, only 12 have been sold since it was released last month.
Andrew Entzminger, Writer • May 4, 2010
iPad craze is still buzzing around the country, but at Biola's Apple computer store, only 12 have been sold since it was released last month.

Alumnus manages to survive in music business

Jeffrey Seppala, an 2004 alumnus of the Biola Conservatory of Music, is advancing his singing career at theater companies across the United States.
Robert Scott, Writer • May 4, 2010
Jeffrey Seppala, an 2004 alumnus of the Biola Conservatory of Music, is advancing his singing career at theater companies across the United States.

Study shows Christians are deserting church

Self-identified Christians make up the greatest portion of America's "unchurched" population, according to a recent study.
Amy Ritter, Writer • May 4, 2010
Self-identified Christians make up the greatest portion of America's "unchurched" population, according to a recent study.
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