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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Frosh steps in as Alpha West senator

Charissa Standage replaces sophomore Sarah Hernandez, who stepped down for unspecified "personal reasons."
Kathryn Watson, Writer November 18, 2009
Charissa Standage replaces sophomore Sarah Hernandez, who stepped down for unspecified "personal reasons."

Women’s chours, chorale entrance audience

Women's chours, chorale entrance audience
Crowell Hall was filled with the resounding sounds of singing Friday night as the Biola Women’s Chorus and the Biola Chorale combined their musical talents.
Samantha Aviles, Writer November 18, 2009
Crowell Hall was filled with the resounding sounds of singing Friday night as the Biola Women’s Chorus and the Biola Chorale combined their musical talents.

WEB ONLY: Claiborne says Church must restore its credibility

Shane Claiborne, author of "Irresistible Revolution," speaks Thursday to a full crowd in Sutherland Auditorium.
Patricia Diaz, Writer November 16, 2009
Shane Claiborne, author of "Irresistible Revolution," speaks Thursday to a full crowd in Sutherland Auditorium.

Chapel series grapples with Gospel communication

Mark Dever, president of 9Marks ministry, led the talks.
Heather Tanji, Writer November 11, 2009
Mark Dever, president of 9Marks ministry, led the talks.

Chefs clash in caf — students win

Claremont McKenna College chef stands behind the menu preparing crepes for Biola students.
Four chefs competed in the caf Wednesday to earn the approval of dining Biolans.
Harmony Wheeler, Writer November 11, 2009
Four chefs competed in the caf Wednesday to earn the approval of dining Biolans.

Thief who robbed Biola freshman is jailed

The thief held four Biolans at gunpoint and stole one's wallet on Sunday.
Kathryn Watson, Writer November 11, 2009
The thief held four Biolans at gunpoint and stole one's wallet on Sunday.

Biola not immune from LA area crime

La Mirada remains a relatively safe haven in LA County, but serious crime that affects Biolans does occasionally spill in.
Harmony Wheeler, Writer November 11, 2009
La Mirada remains a relatively safe haven in LA County, but serious crime that affects Biolans does occasionally spill in.

Stem cell debate showcased at Biola

Film produced by a Biola cinema prof about the stem cell research controversy is shown in Mayers Auditorium on Tuesday.
Ryan Vaden, Writer November 11, 2009
Film produced by a Biola cinema prof about the stem cell research controversy is shown in Mayers Auditorium on Tuesday.

Death of ND softball player unites Biolan with old friends

In this undated photo provided by Dickenson State University, missing student Afton Williamson, 20, of Lake Elsinore, Calif. is shown. (AP Photo/Dickenson State University)
Biola junior Carizza Sioco was friends with one of the three North Dakota softball players that was found dead in a pond last week.
Kathryn Watson, Writer November 10, 2009
Biola junior Carizza Sioco was friends with one of the three North Dakota softball players that was found dead in a pond last week.

13 dead in shooting on Army base

Sgt. Anthony Sills, right, comforts his wife as they wait outside the Fort Hood Army Base near Killeen, Texas on Thursday, Nov. 5. The Sills' 3-year old son is still in daycare on the base, which is in lock-down following a mass shooting earlier in the day. (AP Photo/Jack Plunkett)
A gunman opened fire at the Fort Hood Army post Thursday, killing 13 people and wounding dozens.
Associated Press, Writer November 6, 2009
A gunman opened fire at the Fort Hood Army post Thursday, killing 13 people and wounding dozens.

More Biola women enrolling in R.O.T.C.

A Biola student in the Army ROTC program salutes.
There are now 11 Biola women involved in Cal State Fullerton's R.O.T.C. program, which trains college students to be officers in the Army.
Alexandra Montiel, Writer November 4, 2009
There are now 11 Biola women involved in Cal State Fullerton's R.O.T.C. program, which trains college students to be officers in the Army.

Biolans panic as Internet goes down

Ethernet switch in Bardwell effectively took down Biola's Internet last Wednesday.
Bethany Vigil, Writer November 4, 2009
Ethernet switch in Bardwell effectively took down Biola's Internet last Wednesday.