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The Chimes

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The Chimes

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The Chimes

PRISM starts off the musical year (VIDEO)

Danielle Evans, a soprano from Biola's Chorale, performs her solo piece “Senza Mamma” from Suor Angelica.  Photo by Christina Schantz
In addition to parent luncheons, a Shane & Shane concert, presidential campus walks, rival soccer games and full house volleyball matches, students and family had the opportunity to sit and enjoy the hard work done thus far in the choral and symphonic year. Check out the video and gallery for a closer look at the moments leading up to the event and some memorable concert highlights.
October 15, 2008
In addition to parent luncheons, a Shane & Shane concert, presidential campus walks, rival soccer games and full house volleyball matches, students and family had the opportunity to sit and enjoy the hard work done thus far in the choral and symphonic year. Check out the video and gallery for a closer look at the moments leading up to the event and some memorable concert highlights.

Rocking the youth vote

Voter guides and proposition information sheets have been arriving all around campus in recent weeks.   Photo by Kelsey Heng
If projections are correct, young voters will have a larger than ever impact on the outcome of November's general election. The Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement reported the national turnout rate for youth voters rose from 9 percent in the 2000 primaries to 17 percent in this past spring's primaries, likely indicating increased participation in the General Election.
October 14, 2008
If projections are correct, young voters will have a larger than ever impact on the outcome of November's general election. The Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement reported the national turnout rate for youth voters rose from 9 percent in the 2000 primaries to 17 percent in this past spring's primaries, likely indicating increased participation in the General Election.

YouTube Clip of the Week

Enjoy this week's top video pick.
This week's pick is made possible by ingenious Japanese brains who - apparently - don't have to deal with lawsuits. Watch game contestants attempt to contort their bodies to fit through Tetris shapes and get knocked over when they don't.
October 14, 2008
This week's pick is made possible by ingenious Japanese brains who - apparently - don't have to deal with lawsuits. Watch game contestants attempt to contort their bodies to fit through Tetris shapes and get knocked over when they don't.

Shane & Shane offer worshipful concert

Shane and Shane on stage at their one night appearance at Biola Univeristy, who sold out two shows Friday night Oct. 10.   Photo by Mike Villa
Candles lined the stage in Sutherland Auditorium, quieting concert attendees as they walked down the aisles and took their seats. Ambient lighting illuminated a simple yet captivating set of draped cloth and looming branches. Check out the Video and the gallery for a closer look at the event.
October 13, 2008
Candles lined the stage in Sutherland Auditorium, quieting concert attendees as they walked down the aisles and took their seats. Ambient lighting illuminated a simple yet captivating set of draped cloth and looming branches. Check out the Video and the gallery for a closer look at the event.

Biola ROTC students drill by day, study by night

Nick Griepsma, Biola junior and third year ROTC member, acted as the morning PT instructor working in his role as ROTC officer.    Photo by Kelsey Heng
It’s five in the morning. Time to get moving. Up stairs, down stairs, across the field, always keeping in step. Maintaining concentration, backbone, spirit, and awareness. Some may falter and others may lose last night’s dinner on the training ground. Regardless, the rhythm continues and the swe ...
October 11, 2008
It’s five in the morning. Time to get moving. Up stairs, down stairs, across the field, always keeping in step. Maintaining concentration, backbone, spirit, and awareness. Some may falter and others may lose last night’s dinner on the training ground. Regardless, the rhythm continues and the swe ...

This Week in Photos

The Summer Set, on tour from Phoenix, Arizona, was one of the bands that performed at the Eddy Thursday night on the Horton lawn.   Photo by Kelsey Heng
We all know the feeling of a moment passed too quickly, a day gone too fast, and a week that has disappeared before one’s own eyes. This Week in Photos is an effort to slow down the passing days and recognize what is happening all around us. Take a look at the gallery to see some of the many things that happened at Biola this week.
October 10, 2008
We all know the feeling of a moment passed too quickly, a day gone too fast, and a week that has disappeared before one’s own eyes. This Week in Photos is an effort to slow down the passing days and recognize what is happening all around us. Take a look at the gallery to see some of the many things that happened at Biola this week.

Investment club lives the financial crisis

Senior Christie Lam, president of the Crowell Investment Society, speaks at a club meeting on Monday night.  Photo by Bethany Cissel
For the Crowell School of Business Investment Society, a financial club at Biola, the financial crisis has been more than just headlines. The group’s investment fund has gone down recently due to the unstable market. Christie Lam, the club president, said this is frustrating, but “the money has to spin.”
October 8, 2008
For the Crowell School of Business Investment Society, a financial club at Biola, the financial crisis has been more than just headlines. The group’s investment fund has gone down recently due to the unstable market. Christie Lam, the club president, said this is frustrating, but “the money has to spin.”

Dating and beyond: “First impressions”

Hey Biola! This is Axel Geirmek and B-Mar the Star, bringing you the new dating opinion at Biola! And yes, we are men. So girls, that means you’ll be getting the real men’s perspective you’ve always wanted on those annoying Biola boys. And don’t trip guys, we’re here for you too; we’ll be discussing the dating issues that have you flustered and confused (because women can be confusing sometimes).
October 7, 2008
Hey Biola! This is Axel Geirmek and B-Mar the Star, bringing you the new dating opinion at Biola! And yes, we are men. So girls, that means you’ll be getting the real men’s perspective you’ve always wanted on those annoying Biola boys. And don’t trip guys, we’re here for you too; we’ll be discussing the dating issues that have you flustered and confused (because women can be confusing sometimes).

This Week in Photos

Patricia Petrusan and Dennis Darabant worked outside of the production center Wednesday night with chalk recreating the Edvard Munch's Scream for a 4-D art project.   Photo by Kelsey Heng
We all know the feeling of a moment passed too quickly, a day gone too fast, and a week that has disappeared before one’s own eyes. This Week in Photos is an effort to slow down the passing days and recognize what is happening all around us. Take a look at the gallery to see the work of the art students seen around campus.
October 3, 2008
We all know the feeling of a moment passed too quickly, a day gone too fast, and a week that has disappeared before one’s own eyes. This Week in Photos is an effort to slow down the passing days and recognize what is happening all around us. Take a look at the gallery to see the work of the art students seen around campus.

Biola investments safe for the time being

The DOW Industrial Average took a plunge Monday, losing a record 778 points.   Photo by AP Photo
Despite a crippled market, which has experienced in recent weeks the takeover over of several major financial institutions, as well as the largest ever single-day point decline for the Dow Jones industrial average, Biola’s Finance department is not too concerned — yet.
October 2, 2008
Despite a crippled market, which has experienced in recent weeks the takeover over of several major financial institutions, as well as the largest ever single-day point decline for the Dow Jones industrial average, Biola’s Finance department is not too concerned — yet.

Pastors across the country endorse presidential candidates

Pastors all across the United States promoted presidential candidates Sunday, an act that could exempt them from tax breaks they currently enjoy.   Photo by stock.xchng
Last Sunday, 33 pastors in 22 states intentionally challenged the government by injecting political endorsements into their sermons. The event was billed “Pulpit Freedom Sunday” by the Alliance Defense Fund, a conservative, Arizona-based legal group that organized the protest in an effort to get the law regarding tax-exempt organizations and political activism overturned, reported the Associated Press.
October 1, 2008
Last Sunday, 33 pastors in 22 states intentionally challenged the government by injecting political endorsements into their sermons. The event was billed “Pulpit Freedom Sunday” by the Alliance Defense Fund, a conservative, Arizona-based legal group that organized the protest in an effort to get the law regarding tax-exempt organizations and political activism overturned, reported the Associated Press.

Board approves construction of new parking structure

This aerial view shows the location of the proposed five-story parking structure. The Board of Trustees unanimously agreed this weekend to pursue construction. Photo by Courtesy IMC
The baseball fields and freshmen cars are here to stay – Biola’s Board of Trustees unanimously agreed this weekend to pursue building a five-story parking structure to alleviate overcrowding. The structure will be constructed in lower Lot I, between the baseball field and the existing soccer field / parking structure.
September 30, 2008
The baseball fields and freshmen cars are here to stay – Biola’s Board of Trustees unanimously agreed this weekend to pursue building a five-story parking structure to alleviate overcrowding. The structure will be constructed in lower Lot I, between the baseball field and the existing soccer field / parking structure.