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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

White is a color, too

I love my church: the pastor is Korean, the worship leader is Hispanic, the lady who does announcements is black , and there are more inter-marrieds than same-race couples. But as my eyelids close for prayer, the last thing I see is a racial slur.
March 10, 2009
I love my church: the pastor is Korean, the worship leader is Hispanic, the lady who does announcements is black , and there are more inter-marrieds than same-race couples. But as my eyelids close for prayer, the last thing I see is a racial slur.

“Red Sea” shirts spark controversy

The mass of 'Red Sea' Biola t-shirts have been cause of many controversies on campus due to design and purpose.
Biola’s athletic events have APU seeing red. More specifically, they’re seeing the mass of “Red Sea” shirts that Biola Associated Students has distributed to students this year. Notable throughout the stands during Thursday’s playoff basketball game, the shirts have become widespread enough to make the campus look like an enormous game of Risk.
March 10, 2009
Biola’s athletic events have APU seeing red. More specifically, they’re seeing the mass of “Red Sea” shirts that Biola Associated Students has distributed to students this year. Notable throughout the stands during Thursday’s playoff basketball game, the shirts have become widespread enough to make the campus look like an enormous game of Risk.

Biola’s alumni giving up, but still lags behind

AS President Eric Weaver accepts a $978,168.89 check from Alumni giving for the student body during the Alumni Chapel on Friday, Feb. 20. The funds will be used for scholarships. Photo by Kelsey Heng
While Biola's alumni giving has recently surged amid the staggering economy, the percentage of alumni who donate back to their alma mater is still relatively low compared to many larger or well-known universities.
March 5, 2009
While Biola's alumni giving has recently surged amid the staggering economy, the percentage of alumni who donate back to their alma mater is still relatively low compared to many larger or well-known universities.

Annual SCORR conference opens up discussions on race (VIDEO)

A drummer performs with over a dozen others at the Taiko Fest on Saturday, Feb. 27. The Japanese drumming event closed off Biola's 13th Annual Student Congress on Racial Reconciliation. Photo by Mike Villa
The SCORR Conference – Student Congress on Racial Reconciliation – is an annual event that encourages students on Christian college campuses from different cultures to embrace their heritage and celebrate diversity. During the weekend conference, which first began in 1996, participants interact with other people from around the country by engaging in dialogue, conversation and prayer.
March 4, 2009
The SCORR Conference – Student Congress on Racial Reconciliation – is an annual event that encourages students on Christian college campuses from different cultures to embrace their heritage and celebrate diversity. During the weekend conference, which first began in 1996, participants interact with other people from around the country by engaging in dialogue, conversation and prayer.

Is there a (divine) reason for everything?

On various occasions during my relatively young life, I have come across broken romantic relationships in which one of the parties will express the reason for the breakup as: "God has a better plan," and/or, "It just wasn’t meant to be.” Personally, I don’t find anything inherently wrong with a Christian man and woman devoted to one another even with no sense of a special divine word that the other is "the one.” In fact, I find that the Bible supports such a relationship! So why do we view the broken relationship as being a part of “God’s will”?
March 3, 2009
On various occasions during my relatively young life, I have come across broken romantic relationships in which one of the parties will express the reason for the breakup as: "God has a better plan," and/or, "It just wasn’t meant to be.” Personally, I don’t find anything inherently wrong with a Christian man and woman devoted to one another even with no sense of a special divine word that the other is "the one.” In fact, I find that the Bible supports such a relationship! So why do we view the broken relationship as being a part of “God’s will”?

Thoughts on contemporary worship: Giving God our best

In order to make God the focus of our worship, we must incorporate not only good content but good form, for with excellence in both areas, we please God by giving him our best – and that means playing instruments excellently.
March 3, 2009
In order to make God the focus of our worship, we must incorporate not only good content but good form, for with excellence in both areas, we please God by giving him our best – and that means playing instruments excellently.

Chimes Blog: “DC doesn’t love fro yo as much as I do”

The Chimes Online blog features coverage of Obama's first 100 days in office from our Washington, D.C. correspondents Rachelle, Karin and Shanley in addition to exploring the culture of our nation's capitol.
How is there only one frozen yogurt chain in D.C.? This question has been plaguing me since I moved here. I am an avid consumer of good frozen yogurt and back in Southern California, I have numerous options: Yogurtland, Beach Berries, Pinkberry, Berry Cool, Red Mango … at any of these places I can indulge in my fill of tart frozen yogurt and fresh fruit toppings. In D.C., though, there is Tangy Sweet. That's it.
March 3, 2009
How is there only one frozen yogurt chain in D.C.? This question has been plaguing me since I moved here. I am an avid consumer of good frozen yogurt and back in Southern California, I have numerous options: Yogurtland, Beach Berries, Pinkberry, Berry Cool, Red Mango … at any of these places I can indulge in my fill of tart frozen yogurt and fresh fruit toppings. In D.C., though, there is Tangy Sweet. That's it.

Does she really like you?

**Q**: “Hey Axel, how can I tell if some girl likes me?” **A**: The main thing you have to look for to find what she thinks about you is her nonverbal communication. If you’re talking at school or out on a date, look for these signs.
March 2, 2009
**Q**: “Hey Axel, how can I tell if some girl likes me?” **A**: The main thing you have to look for to find what she thinks about you is her nonverbal communication. If you’re talking at school or out on a date, look for these signs.

A free lunch

I can’t count the number of times I have been told that there is no such thing as a free lunch, but this week I want to ask you a question in response. And that question is, “really?”
March 2, 2009
I can’t count the number of times I have been told that there is no such thing as a free lunch, but this week I want to ask you a question in response. And that question is, “really?”

Speakers acknowledge Schaeffer’s impact during seminar

Os Guinness, renowned author, was one of the speakers at the Apologetics Conference in Mayers Auditorium Friday, Feb. 13 held in acknowledgment of the impact of Francis Schaeffer's life. Photo by Christina Schantz
Two hundred people Friday night and 140 Saturday morning assembled in Mayers Auditorium to acknowledge the impact of Francis Schaeffer’s life and teachings on today’s culture.
February 26, 2009
Two hundred people Friday night and 140 Saturday morning assembled in Mayers Auditorium to acknowledge the impact of Francis Schaeffer’s life and teachings on today’s culture.

Home sweet Homecoming (VIDEO)

Bob and Sharon Hilts received the Global Service Award, Ted and Karey Yeats and Rick and Debbie Yorgey received Clyde Cook Missions Awards, and Jared White received the Young Alumni Award at the Alumni Homecoming Chapel on Friday, Feb. 20. Photo by Kelsey Heng
In hopes of creating an interactive atmosphere for both current students and alumni, Alumni Relations decided to host Homecoming Weekend, an expanded version of the Alumni Weekend that usually takes place this time of year. Some of the weekend's highlights included a Golden Eagles Luncheon for those who graduated in 1959 or earlier, a Sweethearts Banquet for couples who met at Biola, and the Apologetics Conference.
February 26, 2009
In hopes of creating an interactive atmosphere for both current students and alumni, Alumni Relations decided to host Homecoming Weekend, an expanded version of the Alumni Weekend that usually takes place this time of year. Some of the weekend's highlights included a Golden Eagles Luncheon for those who graduated in 1959 or earlier, a Sweethearts Banquet for couples who met at Biola, and the Apologetics Conference.

Track and field team exhibits impressive performance at last chance qualifier

Danielle Gomes competes at Biola's first-ever home meet on Jan. 31. Photo by Mike Villa
This week the red hot Biola track and field team returned to action at the Azusa Pacific Last Chance Qualifier on Friday and Saturday. For some it was just that – a final opportunity to qualify for the upcoming NAIA Indoor Championships. For some, it was merely a tune-up. Regardless, the Eagles still put forth an impressive showing.
February 25, 2009
This week the red hot Biola track and field team returned to action at the Azusa Pacific Last Chance Qualifier on Friday and Saturday. For some it was just that – a final opportunity to qualify for the upcoming NAIA Indoor Championships. For some, it was merely a tune-up. Regardless, the Eagles still put forth an impressive showing.
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