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The Chimes

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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Friday Chapel Features Phil Wickham

Phil Wickham was the featured artist for chapel on March 7, drawing a crowd of students eager and ready to praise the Lord. Considering it was a Friday morning chapel, the gym was unusually packed, with one of the biggest Friday turnouts all semester.
March 7, 2008

Chapel on March 7 was one of the largest Friday crowds seen all semester, according to CJ Casciotta, AS Chapel Board Chair. With the stage set and an introduction by President Corey, Phil Wickham took the stage. As the enthusiastic Biola crowd cheered him on, Phil Wickham played some classic favorites...

This Week in Photos

On Thursday, a table set up by the Social Injustice Ministry drew many students to participate in what they called 'writing the wrong', letters written to certain senators.
March 7, 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. In the words of Ferris Bueller, “Life moves pretty fast,...

Ruby Slippers Luncheon Honors Biola Women

A wide variety of shoes covered in red glitter were the table's decorative centerpieces at the Ruby Slipper Luncheon on March 5.
March 5, 2008

In honor of Biola’s centennial year and National Women’s History Month, the first annual Ruby Slippers Luncheon held on Wednesday afternoon brought together Biola women and men in celebration of womanhood. Metzger lawn, where the event was held, was reminiscent of The Wizard of Oz. Although Dorothy...

Morning Chapel Starts Off Biola’s Day of Prayer

As part of the campus day of prayer, Wednesday morning prayer chapel involved worship, student led prayer, a message by President Corey, and communion. President Corey invited the student body to join with him in the partaking of communion before 'rising up to go'.
March 5, 2008

Wednesday, Mar. 5 marks the celebration on Biola's campus of the Day of Prayer. The morning chapel featured the theme of prayer as students worshiped, led prayer, and followed President Corey in participating in communion. President Corey's message encouraged students to empty themselves to receive the...

Gunman Kills 8 at Jerusalem Seminary

Israeli border police officers secure the area next to the site of a shooting attack at Mercaz Harav yeshiva in Jerusalem, Thursday, March 1, 2008. A gunman entered the library of a rabbinical seminary and opened fire on a crowded nighttime study session Thursday, killing seven people and wounding dozens of others before he was killed, police and rescue workers said. It was the first militant attack in Jerusalem in more than four years.
March 5, 2008

JERUSALEM -- A gunman entered the library of a rabbinical seminary and opened fire on a crowded nighttime study session Thursday, killing eight people and wounding nine before he was slain, police and rescue workers said. It was the first major militant attack in Jerusalem in more than four years. Hamas...

Biola Under Review for Radiation Breach

The exit signs contain a low-level radiation element called tritium, a glow-in-the-dark compound similar to what is found on wrist watch dials.
March 5, 2008

A radiation code violation in Horton resulted in the possibility of a fine for up to $40,000 being levied against Biola. Several months ago, two exit signs were found broken on the floor by custodial staff. Five other signs were found to be missing entirely, while one was eventually found. Vandalism...

Eagles Celebrate Victory over APU

The moment the clock ran out, fans rushed onto the court and excitement filled the gymnasium in celebration on the Biola victory in Monday night's Biola vs. APU basketball game.
March 5, 2008

In what could be called the most epic game in years, the Biola Eagles caught up with APU in the last four minutes of Monday night's game and took them down in one giant swoop. Biolans dressed in White t-shirts that read “Beat Azusa” crammed the stands to the max, waving their hand-made signs....

Obama Regains Ground in Texas Caucuses

Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., speaks during an election night rally Tuesday, March 4, 2008, in San Antonio, Texas. Obama won the Vermont primary for his 12th straight victory in one month's time, and he and Democratic rival Hillary Rodham Clinton are locked in a tight race in the Texas primary.
March 5, 2008

WASHINGTON-- Barack Obama regained lost ground in the fierce competition for Democratic convention delegates on Wednesday based on results from the Texas caucuses, partially negating the impact of Hillary Rodham Clinton's string of comeback primary victories. Late returns showed Clinton emerged from...

Oil Jumps to New Record on Dollar’s Fall

High gas prices are posted at a Shell gas station in Menlo Park, Calif., Friday, Feb. 29, 2008. Oil futures retreated from a new overnight record above $103 as the dollar gained strength and Turkish forces withdrew from northern Iraq, removing two of the reasons underpinning crude's dramatic 19 percent rise from earlier this month. Gasoline and diesel prices, meanwhile, continued to soar. Gas prices rose 0.3 cent overnight to a national average of $3.164 a gallon, creeping closer to last May's record of $3.227 a gallon, according to AAA and the OilPrice Information Service.
March 3, 2008

NEW YORK-- Oil prices surged to a new record high Monday as the dollar weakened to another low against the euro. Light, sweet crude for April delivery rose $1.93 to $103.77 on the New York Mercantile Exchange after earlier rising as high as $103.95. That's higher than the price of $103.76 that...

Day of Reckoning for Clinton, Obama

Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., speaks during a rally Monday, March 3, 2008, in Austin, Texas.
March 3, 2008

HOUSTON -- Barack Obama sought a knockout against rival Hillary Rodham Clinton as voting began Tuesday in crucial contests in Texas and Ohio, where the former first lady desperately needs a win to salvage her once-powerful candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination. Both expressed confidence...

Historical Markers Dot Campus

In preparation for the Centennial Celebrations last weekend, the campus was filled with a variety of signs documenting the university's history. Beside the Bell Tower now stands the story and legacy behind the famous bells.
February 29, 2008

In the midst of all the recent centennial celebrations at Biola, historical markers were added to locations all across campus, giving visitors a self-guided tour. According to Brenda Velasco, the Centennial manager, this idea of putting up permanent historical markers around the campus started with...

This Week In Photos

On the morning of Feb. 25, 2008, the campus was filled with birthday signs, balloons, and posters in celebration of Biola's 100th year.
February 29, 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. In the words of Ferris Bueller, “Life moves pretty fast,...