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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Sola Soul provides night of creative diversity (Video)

Mr. J Medeiros, hip hop musician, was the featured performer at Sola Soul on Nov. 7. Photo by Kelsey Heng
Hip hop musicians, break dancers, gospel rappers and graffiti artists all gathered together on Metzger Lawn for the annual Sola Soul show Friday night, Nov. 7. Check out the gallery for a closer look at the event and its performers.
November 7, 2008
Hip hop musicians, break dancers, gospel rappers and graffiti artists all gathered together on Metzger Lawn for the annual Sola Soul show Friday night, Nov. 7. Check out the gallery for a closer look at the event and its performers.

In parking lot matchup, UPS truck: 1, pole: 0

A light pole leans at a 45-degree angle after a UPS truck backed into it early Friday afternoon, Nov. 7. No one was injured in the incident. Photo by Katie McIntosh
A United Postal Service semitruck backed into a light pole between Lot I and the baseball field Friday around 2:15 p.m., severely tipping it and forcing Campus Safety to block off one side of the road.
November 7, 2008
A United Postal Service semitruck backed into a light pole between Lot I and the baseball field Friday around 2:15 p.m., severely tipping it and forcing Campus Safety to block off one side of the road.

On-campus political niches celebrate and grieve election results (Video)

Taylor Horky, freshman, Steven Moulton, sophomore, and Ethan Stupfel, freshman, discuss their predictions of the soon to be announced president at the Biola College Republican event in the Caf Banquet Room. Photo by Christina Schantz
When Sen. Barack Obama was officially declared the next president of the United States, heads dropped in the Caf banquet room. Hundreds of students slipped in and out of the Biola College Republican club’s election watching party all night.
November 5, 2008
When Sen. Barack Obama was officially declared the next president of the United States, heads dropped in the Caf banquet room. Hundreds of students slipped in and out of the Biola College Republican club’s election watching party all night.

Proposition 8 initiates street opposition (Video)

On Nov. 2, protesters along an intersection of Beach Blvd. speak out for their position on Proposition 8, regarding same sex marriage in California. Photo by Claire Scholl
Local residents have been protesting their stance on election issues this year, gathering together on the streets in order to gain supporters of their positions. On Nov. 2, people from opposing sides of Proposition 8, one of the most highly contested props on this year's ballot, stood along the intersection of Beach Boulevard and Imperial Highway to speak for their views on the issue of same sex marriage in California. Check out the slide show for a closer look.
November 4, 2008
Local residents have been protesting their stance on election issues this year, gathering together on the streets in order to gain supporters of their positions. On Nov. 2, people from opposing sides of Proposition 8, one of the most highly contested props on this year's ballot, stood along the intersection of Beach Boulevard and Imperial Highway to speak for their views on the issue of same sex marriage in California. Check out the slide show for a closer look.

Alpha hosts another year of Halloween fun (Video)

Alondra Alanis, 11, gets a bumble bee painted on her face while enjoying Candyland's various children activities. Photo by Christina Schantz
Alpha Chi residents once again transformed their college dorms into a game board fantasy land filled with gumdrop mountains, peppermint men and molasses swamps. Check out the video for a closer look at the yearly Halloween event.
November 3, 2008
Alpha Chi residents once again transformed their college dorms into a game board fantasy land filled with gumdrop mountains, peppermint men and molasses swamps. Check out the video for a closer look at the yearly Halloween event.

Why you should vote for McCain

In the midst of midterms and Torrey conference, it can be hard to remember that this Tuesday is Election Day. But it is, and you should vote. Regardless of who you intend to endorse, you should vote. Democracy is dysfunctional when educated citizens fail to engage in the political system, as that causes under representation and increases the influence of a disproportionately active minority.
October 30, 2008
In the midst of midterms and Torrey conference, it can be hard to remember that this Tuesday is Election Day. But it is, and you should vote. Regardless of who you intend to endorse, you should vote. Democracy is dysfunctional when educated citizens fail to engage in the political system, as that causes under representation and increases the influence of a disproportionately active minority.

Punk ‘N Pie provides night of food and fun (Video)

Director and choreographer of Xopoc dance troupe Marshall Bang takes center stage during the dance performance. Photo by Bethany Cissel
Students flocked to Sutherland Auditorium yesterday evening for the annual "Punk 'N Pie" talent show. To see the winning performances, check out these videos.
October 30, 2008
Students flocked to Sutherland Auditorium yesterday evening for the annual "Punk 'N Pie" talent show. To see the winning performances, check out these videos.

Mike Haley responds to Christian misconceptions (Video)

Mike Haley, youth and gender analyst for Focus on the Family, was one of the featured speakers at Biola's Torrey Conference, 'Sex and the Soul'.
As part of Biola's Torrey Conference "Sex and the Soul", Mike Haley was invited from his ministry, Exodus International, to speak out on the topic of homosexuality. The Chimes Online sat down with Mike Haley to ask him further questions on the topic of homosexuality.
October 29, 2008
As part of Biola's Torrey Conference "Sex and the Soul", Mike Haley was invited from his ministry, Exodus International, to speak out on the topic of homosexuality. The Chimes Online sat down with Mike Haley to ask him further questions on the topic of homosexuality.

Accounting slip-up costs AS

In recent weeks of AS Senate meetings, they have discussed a push for bike racks, cafeteria changes, and Alpha's candyland event. Photo by Kelsey Heng
AS is likely short around $38,000 due to accounting errors carried over from last year, said Kari Walton, AS vice president of finance. The money was supposed to be in the AS contingency fund, which is used for “incidental expenses,” and to fund student proposals to the AS Senate, said AS President Eric Weaver.
October 28, 2008
AS is likely short around $38,000 due to accounting errors carried over from last year, said Kari Walton, AS vice president of finance. The money was supposed to be in the AS contingency fund, which is used for “incidental expenses,” and to fund student proposals to the AS Senate, said AS President Eric Weaver.

Golf tournament raises money for scholarships

Freshman Jon Enge, a member of the golf team, drives a golf ball at Biola’s annual golf tournament at Los Coyotes Country Club on Monday. Funds raised from the tournament benefit scholarships for Biola’s athletics programs. Photo by Mike Villa
More than $65,000 was raised for Biola University’s scholarship fund and athletics at the university’s annual golf tournament, which drew a record 184 golfers Monday. The tournament is one of Biola’s key component events directly aiding students, said Rick Bee, senior director of Alumni and Friends.
October 28, 2008
More than $65,000 was raised for Biola University’s scholarship fund and athletics at the university’s annual golf tournament, which drew a record 184 golfers Monday. The tournament is one of Biola’s key component events directly aiding students, said Rick Bee, senior director of Alumni and Friends.

Nov. 4, 2008: Final facts and figures for voting in the presidential election

With the election rapidly approaching, there are many things voters should be aware of before hitting the polls.
The Nov. 4 election is just days away, and there are a few last-minute pieces of information you should know.
October 27, 2008
The Nov. 4 election is just days away, and there are a few last-minute pieces of information you should know.

Torrey concludes with reflection

Todd Pickett, leads off the closing session of Torrey Conference on Friday. Photo by Erik Schappert
Torrey Memorial Bible Conference finished strong Friday morning with a word from Mike Erre, teaching pastor of RockHarbor church, on sex and its effects on the soul. The closing session alternated worship songs with prayer and reflection on what had been heard that week.
October 25, 2008
Torrey Memorial Bible Conference finished strong Friday morning with a word from Mike Erre, teaching pastor of RockHarbor church, on sex and its effects on the soul. The closing session alternated worship songs with prayer and reflection on what had been heard that week.
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