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Phinehas: reaching the unreachable through metal (VIDEO)

The metal band Phinehas includes Sean McCulloch, Ryan Estrada, Glenn Gizzi, Scotty Whelan, and Lee Humerian.  *Photographer: Mike Villa*
Today's metal scene is a very dark place. Social networking sites are littered with bands that revel in their own depression, emptiness and isolation. Other bands only emulate their peers by making a bunch of noise with zero lyrical or musical substance to speak of, hoping that the kids in the crowd will hear something they like in their "music." But Biola's own Phinehas have a different mentality when it comes to playing metal, complete with a unique and talented sound.
March 26, 2009
Today's metal scene is a very dark place. Social networking sites are littered with bands that revel in their own depression, emptiness and isolation. Other bands only emulate their peers by making a bunch of noise with zero lyrical or musical substance to speak of, hoping that the kids in the crowd will hear something they like in their "music." But Biola's own Phinehas have a different mentality when it comes to playing metal, complete with a unique and talented sound.

Several candidates running unopposed in AS Election (Video)

This year's AS elections are taking place this week and will be voted upon early next week.
Half of this year’s AS senate candidates are running unopposed. Candidates for Stewart, Emerson, Alpha West, Hope North and the Block apartments are running without opposition. Sigma Hall and Commuters both have two candidates running, but each has two senate positions to fill. The senator for Alpha East will be a hired position because there is no candidate running.
March 26, 2009
Half of this year’s AS senate candidates are running unopposed. Candidates for Stewart, Emerson, Alpha West, Hope North and the Block apartments are running without opposition. Sigma Hall and Commuters both have two candidates running, but each has two senate positions to fill. The senator for Alpha East will be a hired position because there is no candidate running.

Meet the artists: Shannon Leith and Marisa Rountree (VIDEO)

Shannon Leith’s senior art show, “Today”, show consists of polaroids from 100 different days that explore daily life in the present.  *Photographer: Kelsey*
After two years of preparation, Shannon Leith and Marisa Rountree kicked off the first week of this semester’s senior art shows, installing their culminations of hard work, planning and art making.
March 25, 2009
After two years of preparation, Shannon Leith and Marisa Rountree kicked off the first week of this semester’s senior art shows, installing their culminations of hard work, planning and art making.

Deaths at Disney

The newest piece by The Chimes humor columnist, Zach Newcott
All those college educated fat cats may tell you the importance of proper “theology” in this world, but those of us living on the mean streets of Huntington Beach know that death is all around you. Naturally, when I offered to take my girlfriend to Disneyland, the so-called “Happiest Place on Earth,” I made sure to remind her that nine people have all died from their visits to that death trap, not to mention the countless others I’m sure Walt Disney has silenced from beyond the grave.
March 25, 2009
All those college educated fat cats may tell you the importance of proper “theology” in this world, but those of us living on the mean streets of Huntington Beach know that death is all around you. Naturally, when I offered to take my girlfriend to Disneyland, the so-called “Happiest Place on Earth,” I made sure to remind her that nine people have all died from their visits to that death trap, not to mention the countless others I’m sure Walt Disney has silenced from beyond the grave.

Day by day: Sick week

The newest piece by The Chimes humor columnist, Zach Newcott
This week I've been feeling a bit under the weather, so I thought we'd take a look at all the fun to be had while recuperating from a cold.
March 24, 2009
This week I've been feeling a bit under the weather, so I thought we'd take a look at all the fun to be had while recuperating from a cold.

Going green

“You. Are a pioneer in using recycled cups.” That’s what the green words on my cup tell me, anyway, as I sip a venti organic chai tea with steamed soy milk and look at the green Starbucks logo. The streetlight turns green and I zip along Colima Avenue in Whittier. I am a regular eco-friendly, environmentally-responsible human being. Even my carbon emissions from Vicky’s borrowed car help the planet.
March 23, 2009
“You. Are a pioneer in using recycled cups.” That’s what the green words on my cup tell me, anyway, as I sip a venti organic chai tea with steamed soy milk and look at the green Starbucks logo. The streetlight turns green and I zip along Colima Avenue in Whittier. I am a regular eco-friendly, environmentally-responsible human being. Even my carbon emissions from Vicky’s borrowed car help the planet.

SICS renaming to honor “man with passion for missions”

President Corey announced the official change of SICS's name to the Clyde and Anna Belle Cook School of Intercultural Studies on Wednesday, March 18. *Photographer: Bethany Cissel*
Three years ago a proposal to rename the School of Intercultural Studies after then-president Clyde Cook landed on the desk of Cook himself. He refused to accept the honor. However, last week, a year after his death, the idea was realized – with one small addition: his wife’s name, Anna Belle, was also included. During the 80th Missions Conference, the school became the Clyde and Anna Belle Cook School of Intercultural Studies. At the same time, the school celebrated its 25th anniversary.
March 23, 2009
Three years ago a proposal to rename the School of Intercultural Studies after then-president Clyde Cook landed on the desk of Cook himself. He refused to accept the honor. However, last week, a year after his death, the idea was realized – with one small addition: his wife’s name, Anna Belle, was also included. During the 80th Missions Conference, the school became the Clyde and Anna Belle Cook School of Intercultural Studies. At the same time, the school celebrated its 25th anniversary.

Missions Conference continues to engage students in variety of activities

Grant Porter was the featured speaker for Session 5 of this year's Missions Conference. Photo by Bethany Cissel
Missions Conference 2009 has been keeping students engaged, whether they are involved attending sessions and seminars, exploring cultural events or attending musical performances.
March 23, 2009
Missions Conference 2009 has been keeping students engaged, whether they are involved attending sessions and seminars, exploring cultural events or attending musical performances.

Missions Conference starts off strong (video)

This year's Missions Conference began Wednesday, March 19. The day featured two sessions from George Verwer, one afternoon session by Marilyn Laszlo, and the first opening of Global Awareness.   Photo by Mike Villa
The first day of the 80th Missions Conference began Wednesday, March 19 and was filled with world traveling speakers, global awareness rooms, campus-wide worship, and the annual parade of nations. The Chimes Online sat down with Kyle Shanebeck, director of Missions Conference, to get a closer look at this year's conference in particular.
March 23, 2009
The first day of the 80th Missions Conference began Wednesday, March 19 and was filled with world traveling speakers, global awareness rooms, campus-wide worship, and the annual parade of nations. The Chimes Online sat down with Kyle Shanebeck, director of Missions Conference, to get a closer look at this year's conference in particular.

AS Senate Rundown: March 17, 2009

Notes from the AS Senate meeting on March 17, 2009.
March 23, 2009
Notes from the AS Senate meeting on March 17, 2009.

Post-Biola employment in a plummeting job market

Biola alumna Shelley Packard’s Biola education has translated into a secure career after graduating last year. 
 Photo by Courtesy: Newport Asset Management Co.
In the working world, it’s crucial to keep connections close – sometimes even in the family. Thanks to her dad, cultural anthropology grad Shelley Packard is no longer studying people but networking with them in the business realm.
March 18, 2009
In the working world, it’s crucial to keep connections close – sometimes even in the family. Thanks to her dad, cultural anthropology grad Shelley Packard is no longer studying people but networking with them in the business realm.

Biola educators speak out about teachers in space

The space shuttle Discovery and a seven member crew liftoff at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla. on Sunday, March 15, 2009.  Photo by Chris O'Meara / Associated Press
Joe Acaba of Anaheim now has something in common with Luke Skywalker, Buzz Lightyear and Neil Armstrong: They are all space explorers.
March 16, 2009
Joe Acaba of Anaheim now has something in common with Luke Skywalker, Buzz Lightyear and Neil Armstrong: They are all space explorers.