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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Thoughts on actor’s “Bale Out”

On the set of his latest movie, “Terminator 4,” actor Christian Bale unleashed what has come to be known as a "Bale Out:" an f-bomb laden, profanity laced, 4-minute tirade hurled at the director of photography. Reflecting upon this incident, I recognized that we, as consumer America, have a problem. The problem is that we compartmentalize our buying morality with our human morality.
February 13, 2009
On the set of his latest movie, “Terminator 4,” actor Christian Bale unleashed what has come to be known as a "Bale Out:" an f-bomb laden, profanity laced, 4-minute tirade hurled at the director of photography. Reflecting upon this incident, I recognized that we, as consumer America, have a problem. The problem is that we compartmentalize our buying morality with our human morality.

Studying abroad expenses increase for 2009-2010 school year

Study abroad prices will be rising next semester due to changes in housing payments.
Students studying abroad next year may have an extra $1,000 or more on their Biola bill due to a change in how Biola charges off-campus programs for room and board.
February 11, 2009
Students studying abroad next year may have an extra $1,000 or more on their Biola bill due to a change in how Biola charges off-campus programs for room and board.

Why I am not a Christian

According to a CBS news report, some 83 percent of Americans identify themselves as Christians. We should rejoice, right? Not so fast. If eight of every 10 people in the U.S. profess faith, why is our country filing for moral bankruptcy? Quite possibly because we do not really know what it means to be a Christian.
February 10, 2009
According to a CBS news report, some 83 percent of Americans identify themselves as Christians. We should rejoice, right? Not so fast. If eight of every 10 people in the U.S. profess faith, why is our country filing for moral bankruptcy? Quite possibly because we do not really know what it means to be a Christian.

The Caf makes efforts to conserve food waste (video)

The cafeteria has been making efforts to reduce food waste produced on a daily basis by removing the trays and making students dump extra food into five gallon bins.
Eagle Vision takes a look at the changes seen in the Biola Cafeteria in the past week and why food conservation is becoming a campus priority. Watch the video for a closer look.
February 10, 2009
Eagle Vision takes a look at the changes seen in the Biola Cafeteria in the past week and why food conservation is becoming a campus priority. Watch the video for a closer look.

A Darwinist discussion: scientific evidence vs. core foundations of Christianity

Karl Giberson, author of 'Saving Darwin: How To Be a Christian and Believe in Evolution', spoke first on his views of the tensions between Christianity and Darwinian thought on Evolution at 'Can a Christian Be a Darwinist' Debate in Sutherland Auditorium on February 5, 2009. Photo by Kelsey Heng
Does agreement with Darwin produce a modern-day gnostic, or an open-minded Christian? That was a question at hand during Thursday night's forum discussion “Can a Christian be a Darwinist?” at Sutherland Hall.
February 9, 2009
Does agreement with Darwin produce a modern-day gnostic, or an open-minded Christian? That was a question at hand during Thursday night's forum discussion “Can a Christian be a Darwinist?” at Sutherland Hall.

Stewart takes Nationball victory (video)

At the Nationball dorm competition, sophomore Billy Nyenhuis lead the charge for Stewart in their semi-finals game. Stewart went on to win the next game, making them this year's Nationball victor. Photo by Mike VIlla
The dorms of Biola faced off once again the night of February 5, 2009 to determine the Nation Ball victor. Check out the video and photo gallery for a closer look at the event and this semester's winning dorm.
February 7, 2009
The dorms of Biola faced off once again the night of February 5, 2009 to determine the Nation Ball victor. Check out the video and photo gallery for a closer look at the event and this semester's winning dorm.

In desperate times, fund keeps students enrolled

Freshman Clarissa Bixler is still at Biola in her Sigma dorm room thanks to the recently Student Economic Crisis Response Council. Photo by Mike Villa
For freshman Carissa Bixler, the best Christmas gift didn't come wrapped in bows under the tree, but in the form of just a few words of hope. Bixler is one of 158 students cleared to receive emergency financial aid relief from Biola, enabling her and others to return this semester.
February 7, 2009
For freshman Carissa Bixler, the best Christmas gift didn't come wrapped in bows under the tree, but in the form of just a few words of hope. Bixler is one of 158 students cleared to receive emergency financial aid relief from Biola, enabling her and others to return this semester.

Pipe leak cools down campus

Joseph Valles, a Central Plant Operator, helps contractors from Air Control Systems repair a water pipe that burst outside of Hope Hall February 6, 2009. Photo by Mike Villa
An underground pipe leak has resulted in a loss of hot water and air heating to many lower campus buildings. Facilities Services shut off the campus’s hot water loop while trying to discover the source of the leak, resulting in limited hot water and heating throughout the campus, said Beverly Cain, spokeswoman for Facilities Services.
February 6, 2009
An underground pipe leak has resulted in a loss of hot water and air heating to many lower campus buildings. Facilities Services shut off the campus’s hot water loop while trying to discover the source of the leak, resulting in limited hot water and heating throughout the campus, said Beverly Cain, spokeswoman for Facilities Services.

Biola’s response to Darwinian celebration

Karl Giberson, author of 'Saving Darwin: How To Be a Christian and Believe in Evolution', spoke first on his views of the tensions between Christianity and Darwinian thought on Evolution at 'Can a Christian Be a Darwinist' Debate in Sutherland Auditorium on February 5, 2009. Photo by Kelsey Heng
Can a Christian be a Darwinist? A forum discussion hosted by the apologetics department will explore just that. This forum will feature Karl Giberson, author of “Saving Darwin,” and John West, author of “Darwin Day in America.” The topic will be “Christianity’s relationship to evolution and the possibility of their co-existence,” according to the apologetics department Web site.
February 5, 2009
Can a Christian be a Darwinist? A forum discussion hosted by the apologetics department will explore just that. This forum will feature Karl Giberson, author of “Saving Darwin,” and John West, author of “Darwin Day in America.” The topic will be “Christianity’s relationship to evolution and the possibility of their co-existence,” according to the apologetics department Web site.

Respecting women, respecting life: it ain’t something abortionists do well.

Last Friday, Jan. 30, Southern California abortionist Bertha Bugarin was sentenced to three years and four months in prison for committing abortions without a medical license.
February 3, 2009
Last Friday, Jan. 30, Southern California abortionist Bertha Bugarin was sentenced to three years and four months in prison for committing abortions without a medical license.

Remembering freedom in the face of fear

Famously, Franklin D. Roosevelt informed America that the “only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” A quick glance around will show that our times are eerily parallel to the ones in which FDR lived. Every day, the economy around us shows more and more signs of the recession as jobs are cut, frien ...
January 29, 2009
Famously, Franklin D. Roosevelt informed America that the “only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” A quick glance around will show that our times are eerily parallel to the ones in which FDR lived. Every day, the economy around us shows more and more signs of the recession as jobs are cut, frien ...

Keep the change

A Biola sophomore realizes the importance of planning and the promising results of being organized.
January 29, 2009
A Biola sophomore realizes the importance of planning and the promising results of being organized.
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