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The Chimes

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The Chimes

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.

Tens of thousands fill streets of L.A. to demand immigration reform

People make their way north on Broadway Street during a march and rally for federal immigration reform and a protest against Arizona's controversial immigration law in Los Angeles Saturday. | AP Photo / Jason Redmond)
Thousands marched the streets of Downtown Los Angeles Saturday to protest immigration reform, especially in light of Arizona's new, stricter laws.
May 1, 2010
Thousands marched the streets of Downtown Los Angeles Saturday to protest immigration reform, especially in light of Arizona's new, stricter laws.

USC funds to study Pentacostalism go to Biola prof

Brad Christerson, chair of Biola’s sociology department, is one recipient of a $6.9 million grant to research Pentecostal movements in Los Angeles.
Amy Ritter, Writer April 28, 2010
Brad Christerson, chair of Biola’s sociology department, is one recipient of a $6.9 million grant to research Pentecostal movements in Los Angeles.

Music, games and missions at Call to Compassion

An AS event promoting missions features a benefit concert and water games and attracts nearly 300 students.
Andrew Entzminger, Writer April 27, 2010
An AS event promoting missions features a benefit concert and water games and attracts nearly 300 students.

Freshman gravely injured in car wreck encourages those around her

A debilitating injury from a car wreck left Julie Brown bound to a medical device called Halo.
Crista De Silva, Writer April 27, 2010
A debilitating injury from a car wreck left Julie Brown bound to a medical device called Halo.

Some students unimpressed with TVs on campus

The TVs, found in the Caf and SUB, are partly meant to replace the ubiquitous posters around campus.
Kelsey Osterman, Writer April 27, 2010
The TVs, found in the Caf and SUB, are partly meant to replace the ubiquitous posters around campus.

Mural week rife with voices

The week of April 19 was dedicated to discussions about the Jesus Mural, which has been the subject of controversy for more than a decade. | LINDSEY MINERVA / The Chimes
Speakers challenged students to commit to a united campus at Friday’s chapel, which ended the week-long “Picture This: Love, Justice and Jesus” chapel series.
Harmony Wheeler, Writer April 27, 2010
Speakers challenged students to commit to a united campus at Friday’s chapel, which ended the week-long “Picture This: Love, Justice and Jesus” chapel series.

Film Society launches website with style

The Guerilla Film Society celebrated the start of its website Wednesday night with live music in Downtown Biola.
Kelsey Osterman, Writer April 22, 2010
The Guerilla Film Society celebrated the start of its website Wednesday night with live music in Downtown Biola.

Listening is theme during Jesus mural discussions

The week of April 19 was dedicated to discussions about the Jesus Mural, which has been the subject of controversy for more than a decade. | LINDSEY MINERVA / The Chimes
Chapel series jump starts discussion on the Jesus Mural.
Elizabeth Mak and Harmony Wheeler April 22, 2010
Chapel series jump starts discussion on the Jesus Mural.

AS saves $30,000 from last semester

The money will both allow for more student proposals and offset the loss of funding from the slightly lower student enrollment this semester.
Kathryn Watson, Writer April 21, 2010
The money will both allow for more student proposals and offset the loss of funding from the slightly lower student enrollment this semester.