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The Chimes

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The Chimes

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The Chimes

At Republican convention, former governor pushes for redistricting

Guests dined Friday at the California Republican Party Convention in Anaheim. The convention continued Saturday with an address from former Gov. Pete Wilson.   Photo by Mike Villa
Former Gov. Pete Wilson took the stage at the California Republican Party Convention during lunch Saturday, emphasizing the importance of a multi-front Republican victory in what has long been considered a “blue state.” He believes redrawing the boundaries for voting districts could swing California towards "red state" status.
September 27, 2008
Former Gov. Pete Wilson took the stage at the California Republican Party Convention during lunch Saturday, emphasizing the importance of a multi-front Republican victory in what has long been considered a “blue state.” He believes redrawing the boundaries for voting districts could swing California towards "red state" status.

‘Governator’ kicks off state Republican Party convention in Anaheim

Arnold Schwarzenegger spoke during a debate-viewing banquet at the California Republican Party convention in Anaheim Friday night. The governor pledged continued support for the McCain-Palin ticket. Photo by Mike Villa
Politicians who gathered at the Anaheim Marriott Friday night for the California Republican Convention got a special treat – a visit from the “Governator.” While waiting for the guest of honor, delegates ate dinner while watching Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama square off in the first of several debates over the next few weeks.
September 27, 2008
Politicians who gathered at the Anaheim Marriott Friday night for the California Republican Convention got a special treat – a visit from the “Governator.” While waiting for the guest of honor, delegates ate dinner while watching Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama square off in the first of several debates over the next few weeks.

First poetry lounge draws large crowds

Senior Curtis Jones rapped about the power of God's love at Thursday night's Poetry Lounge in the Cafe Banquet room.   Photo by Mike Villa
The Poetry Lounge-the best spoken word, poetry, and singing on this side of heaven! The event featured talented locals, students, and recent Biola graduates. Poets such as Diana Ovando-Lopez, Curtis Jones, Jose Palos, and Janet Jun were some of those featured at the event. Check out the gallery for a closer look at the poetic event.
September 26, 2008
The Poetry Lounge-the best spoken word, poetry, and singing on this side of heaven! The event featured talented locals, students, and recent Biola graduates. Poets such as Diana Ovando-Lopez, Curtis Jones, Jose Palos, and Janet Jun were some of those featured at the event. Check out the gallery for a closer look at the poetic event.

AS Provides the First Metzger Lunch of the Year

Joel Hasemeyer, sophomore, played alongside Matt Winter during the AS BBQ lunch event to provide the musical entertainment.   Photo by Mike Villa
Meal habit was broken today as students were redirected to Metzger lawn for a more interactive lunch break. AS put on the first outdoor meal of the year in BBQ and southwest style. Check out the gallery for a closer look at the mealtime event.
September 26, 2008
Meal habit was broken today as students were redirected to Metzger lawn for a more interactive lunch break. AS put on the first outdoor meal of the year in BBQ and southwest style. Check out the gallery for a closer look at the mealtime event.

Music at Noon provides relaxing afternoons

Rique Pantoja and Friends were the performers for the weekly Music at Noon concert, located on the lawn in front of the SUB, that happened at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 17.   Photo by Mike Villa
Last Wednesday, the sound of smooth bass riffs and snare rolls reverberated through campus as the first Music at Noon was held near the SUB, featuring music from “Rique Pantoja and Friends,” a Los Angeles area Christian jazz group.
September 25, 2008
Last Wednesday, the sound of smooth bass riffs and snare rolls reverberated through campus as the first Music at Noon was held near the SUB, featuring music from “Rique Pantoja and Friends,” a Los Angeles area Christian jazz group.

La Mirada celebrates its second annual Olive Festival

On Saturday, September 20th, the city of La Mirada held the local “Olive Festival” at the La Mirada Regional Park—located across the street from Biola.  This event highlighted the historical aspect of La Mirada’s abundance of olive groves by serving olives. Photo by Bethany Cissel
Local residents of La Mirada came together at La Mirada Regional Park last Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the city’s second annual Olive Festival. The festival provided a variety of attractions including a food fair, live music and a classic car show.
September 24, 2008
Local residents of La Mirada came together at La Mirada Regional Park last Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the city’s second annual Olive Festival. The festival provided a variety of attractions including a food fair, live music and a classic car show.

Palin raises questions about women in leadership

Republican vice presidential candidate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, second from left, accompanied by her husband Todd, left, Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., right, and his wife Cindy, gestures while addressing a rally, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, in Fairfax, Va. Photo by AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Sarah Palin is not the first female vice presidential candidate, but her presence on the Republican ticket has caused political and cultural controversy, bringing to mind questions of women’s leadership in society – and in the church. As a social conservative, Palin has rallied the evangelical vote for McCain and dominated over 50 percent of the headlines for the second week in a row, according to a recent Pew analysis.
September 23, 2008
Sarah Palin is not the first female vice presidential candidate, but her presence on the Republican ticket has caused political and cultural controversy, bringing to mind questions of women’s leadership in society – and in the church. As a social conservative, Palin has rallied the evangelical vote for McCain and dominated over 50 percent of the headlines for the second week in a row, according to a recent Pew analysis.

Keeping the true God at the center

Usually a phrase like, “I sat down the other day and flipped open my Bible,” would be followed with an inspirational testimony or life-changing sermon. But I sat down the other day, flipped open my Bible and groaned. Time for more personal reflection, I thought to myself.
September 23, 2008
Usually a phrase like, “I sat down the other day and flipped open my Bible,” would be followed with an inspirational testimony or life-changing sermon. But I sat down the other day, flipped open my Bible and groaned. Time for more personal reflection, I thought to myself.

GYRAD angst

It’s that time of year again. No, not Christmas, not midterms, not even Halloween. This requires much more study and preparation. It’s GYRAD season. For the unacquainted (along with the all too well acquainted), Get-Your-Roommate-A-Date (GYRAD) is pretty self-explanatory.
September 23, 2008
It’s that time of year again. No, not Christmas, not midterms, not even Halloween. This requires much more study and preparation. It’s GYRAD season. For the unacquainted (along with the all too well acquainted), Get-Your-Roommate-A-Date (GYRAD) is pretty self-explanatory.

Experimental cuisine in the Caf

I think our cafeteria is amazing. The food is always prepared well, arranged attractively and there’s a good variety of entrées. I say to my friends, “I don’t understand why people don’t like the food here. I think it’s great!” My friends glance at their standardized platefuls of ham, mashed potatoes and squash yet again and say, “Kyle, most people don’t eat the way you eat.”
September 22, 2008
I think our cafeteria is amazing. The food is always prepared well, arranged attractively and there’s a good variety of entrées. I say to my friends, “I don’t understand why people don’t like the food here. I think it’s great!” My friends glance at their standardized platefuls of ham, mashed potatoes and squash yet again and say, “Kyle, most people don’t eat the way you eat.”

When beauty is farm-fresh

Google “Karen Myers farm-fresh,” and after results for Florida vegetables, Ohio windmills, and Tennessee acreage, you’ll see the fourth Web hit is a “farm-fresh twenty-two-year-old with braids in her hair.” Excerpts from a Rolling Stone article that once shattered my self-image. Before the age ma ...
September 21, 2008
Google “Karen Myers farm-fresh,” and after results for Florida vegetables, Ohio windmills, and Tennessee acreage, you’ll see the fourth Web hit is a “farm-fresh twenty-two-year-old with braids in her hair.” Excerpts from a Rolling Stone article that once shattered my self-image. Before the age ma ...

The Eddy returns to the Biola stage

Scotty Cantino and Jessica Issac of Francisco the Man used banjos, acoustic and electric guitars in their laid back Eddy performance. Photo by Mike Villa
Three solid performances graced Biola Common Grounds Thursday night for the first Eddy of the year, delivering strong, yet vulnerable tunes to an attentive crowd of students. Loud guitar stacks, heavy instrumentation and drum kits were all silent for the first two performances in the stripped-down collection of songs.
September 20, 2008
Three solid performances graced Biola Common Grounds Thursday night for the first Eddy of the year, delivering strong, yet vulnerable tunes to an attentive crowd of students. Loud guitar stacks, heavy instrumentation and drum kits were all silent for the first two performances in the stripped-down collection of songs.