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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Holiday Eating Habits, Part II

By choosing your indulgences wisely during the holiday season, you can avoid weight gain.
Here are more tips to help you avoid binging and splurging during the holiday season.
December 21, 2008
Here are more tips to help you avoid binging and splurging during the holiday season.

Strobel highlights fall commencement ceremony

Author and Christian apologist Lee Strobel addresses graduates at the fall commencement exercises on Friday, Dec. 19. Photo by Michelle Rindels
Some 175 students left Chase Gymnasium with baccalaureate degrees Friday night after fall commencement ceremonies. Lee Strobel delivered the keynote address, telling the story of his pastor, Bill Hybels, and the humble beginnings of Willow Creek Community Church. A high school teacher had influenced Hybels to start a church, which ultimately became one of the largest evangelical congregations in America.
December 20, 2008
Some 175 students left Chase Gymnasium with baccalaureate degrees Friday night after fall commencement ceremonies. Lee Strobel delivered the keynote address, telling the story of his pastor, Bill Hybels, and the humble beginnings of Willow Creek Community Church. A high school teacher had influenced Hybels to start a church, which ultimately became one of the largest evangelical congregations in America.

Holiday Eating Habits, Part I

It can be easy to indulge in sweets, such as eggnog or cookies, during the party-filled holiday season.
With all the parties and formal Christmas dinners, it can be easy to gain weight during this time of the year. If you keep some of these healthy eating habits in mind, you can fight the food frenzy during the holiday season.
December 20, 2008
With all the parties and formal Christmas dinners, it can be easy to gain weight during this time of the year. If you keep some of these healthy eating habits in mind, you can fight the food frenzy during the holiday season.

Outage: Failed transformer to be rebuilt; estimated cost is $35,000

On Tuesday Dec. 16, Jim Reeves, Biola University Data Center Manager, supervised the temporary power generator which sent power to the networks until the main generator for Metzger was powered. Photo by Kelsey Heng
A blown transformer caused the electrical panel failure that shut down power in Metzger Hall and cut off internet access this morning, according to Brian Phillips, director of facilities services. A backup generator arrived at 11:10 a.m., and by 1:25 p.m., students were notified via voicemail that the power had been restored.
December 16, 2008
A blown transformer caused the electrical panel failure that shut down power in Metzger Hall and cut off internet access this morning, according to Brian Phillips, director of facilities services. A backup generator arrived at 11:10 a.m., and by 1:25 p.m., students were notified via voicemail that the power had been restored.

Volleyball finishes third in U.S.

The women’s volleyball team shows off the plaques they brought home after taking 3rd place in the NAIA national championships in Sioux City, Iowa last week. This is the team’s second consecutive showing at the national tournament. Photo by Courtesy: Jeff Hoffman
The Eagles’ volleyball team had its championship aspirations shattered on Friday, falling victim to No. 3-ranked Concordia in the semifinal round. The Eagles split the season series with Concordia, with each team protecting their home courts. With the loss, the Eagles fell to 31-4 on the season, still their best record in team history.
December 12, 2008
The Eagles’ volleyball team had its championship aspirations shattered on Friday, falling victim to No. 3-ranked Concordia in the semifinal round. The Eagles split the season series with Concordia, with each team protecting their home courts. With the loss, the Eagles fell to 31-4 on the season, still their best record in team history.

SMU Nigeria trip moved to summer

People walk past destroyed cars following two days of deathly rioting in Jos, Nigeria, Monday, Dec. 1. Daily life began returning to normal Monday in the city after two days of election-related violence, which is reported to have killed more than 300 people. Photo by Courtesy: AP
Violent political conflict in Jos, Nigeria has led the interterm mission team to postpone their trip until the summer. The eight remaining teams have raised their minimum funds and will be leaving as scheduled, said senior Adam Payton, president of SMU.
December 12, 2008
Violent political conflict in Jos, Nigeria has led the interterm mission team to postpone their trip until the summer. The eight remaining teams have raised their minimum funds and will be leaving as scheduled, said senior Adam Payton, president of SMU.

Christmas chapel rings in the season

Sophomore Nathan Cottrell pays close attention to Marlin Owen, his conductor, while playing with the Biola Symphony Orchestra.
Students sat enthralled by the Christmas melodies at the annual All-University Christmas Chapel, staged by the Conservatory of Music Wednesday. Pieces included “Joy to the World,” “Do You Hear What I Hear,” “Sweet Little Jesus Boy,” and others from the 53 chorale members, numerous brass instruments, 23 string instruments, eight members of The King's Men, and one piano.
December 12, 2008
Students sat enthralled by the Christmas melodies at the annual All-University Christmas Chapel, staged by the Conservatory of Music Wednesday. Pieces included “Joy to the World,” “Do You Hear What I Hear,” “Sweet Little Jesus Boy,” and others from the 53 chorale members, numerous brass instruments, 23 string instruments, eight members of The King's Men, and one piano.

Administration keeps eyes on enrollment numbers

President Corey alongside Biola administration is keeping a watch of enrollment numbers and preparing budget plans in case of declining scenarios. Photo by Kelsey Heng
Spring registration and next year’s enrollment numbers will be the first signs of how Biola is weathering the sluggish economy, say top Biola administrators. Biola’s heavy reliance on students’ tuition and room and board means that any change of enrollment significantly affects its budget.
December 10, 2008
Spring registration and next year’s enrollment numbers will be the first signs of how Biola is weathering the sluggish economy, say top Biola administrators. Biola’s heavy reliance on students’ tuition and room and board means that any change of enrollment significantly affects its budget.

Chapel attendance spikes as semester approaches end

Students loiter outside of Chase Gymnasium after the Christmas chapel on Wednesday, Dec. 10. Photo by Mike Villa
Attendance has increased at recent chapels as remaining chapel credit opportunities this semester become fewer and fewer, said Jon Wyatt, chapel accountability manager. At least 1,000 students have attended each normal chapel in recent weeks, according to chapel accountability's records. That is compared with an average of 800 students per chapel at this time last year, Wyatt said.
December 9, 2008
Attendance has increased at recent chapels as remaining chapel credit opportunities this semester become fewer and fewer, said Jon Wyatt, chapel accountability manager. At least 1,000 students have attended each normal chapel in recent weeks, according to chapel accountability's records. That is compared with an average of 800 students per chapel at this time last year, Wyatt said.

Christmas tree lighting ushers in the holiday season with snowfall, carols (Video)

As part of this year's Christmas Tree Lighting, Anders, Ella, and Sam Corey read the Christmas story together from the book of Luke right before the lighting of the Christmas tree. Photo by Christina Schantz
The annual community Christmas Tree Lighting was an even greater event than the last with a pre-show by the Biola Chorale, a performance by The King's Men, reading by Todd Pickett, Anders, Ella, and Sam Corey, and a countdown by Steve Jones, a La Mirada councilmember. Check out the gallery for a closer look at this popular end-of-the-semester event.
December 6, 2008
The annual community Christmas Tree Lighting was an even greater event than the last with a pre-show by the Biola Chorale, a performance by The King's Men, reading by Todd Pickett, Anders, Ella, and Sam Corey, and a countdown by Steve Jones, a La Mirada councilmember. Check out the gallery for a closer look at this popular end-of-the-semester event.

Senior art shows begin year in Portraiture (Video)

Jessica Jorgenson's body of work, "Portraiture," featured large scale paintings and charcoal sketches of Biola students and faculty. Photo by Bethany Cissel
Senior art show season is just around the corner as the first show, featuring pastel paintings and sketched portraitures by Jessica Jorgenson and photography by Rebecca Tenpenny, opens Dec. 1.
December 5, 2008
Senior art show season is just around the corner as the first show, featuring pastel paintings and sketched portraitures by Jessica Jorgenson and photography by Rebecca Tenpenny, opens Dec. 1.

Biola prepares for worst in shifty economy

In light of the recent national economic issues President Corey has made clear that Biola is not in a crisis, and the university is hurting no more than most other universities.
A hiring freeze is among several precautionary measures Biola will take in light of worsening economic conditions which have hurt the university’s endowment, said President Corey last week in letters to students, faculty and staff.
December 5, 2008
A hiring freeze is among several precautionary measures Biola will take in light of worsening economic conditions which have hurt the university’s endowment, said President Corey last week in letters to students, faculty and staff.
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