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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

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 6, 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 4, 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 4, 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,...

Kenya’s rival politicians sign agreement

Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki, left, and opposition leader Raila Odinga, react, after signing a power-sharing agreement in Nairobi, Kenya, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, after weeks of bitter negotiations on how to end the country's deadly post election crisis. Both claim to have won the country's Dec. 27 presidential election, which observers say was marred by rigging on both sides.
February 28, 2008

NAIROBI, Kenya -- Kenya's rival politicians signed a power-sharing agreement Thursday and shook hands after weeks of bitter negotiations on how to end the country's deadly postelection crisis. Opposition leader Raila Odinga referred to his rival as ''my countryman, President Mwai Kibaki'' -- an important...

Biola Alumna Risks All in Youth Non-Profit

Tanya Walters sits in the bus she has used to impact the lives of many inner- city L.A. kids who would not otherwise have a chance to see the world.
February 27, 2008

Rosa Parks, a Civil Rights leader, used her bus ride to change the lives of millions. Now, 50 years later, Biola alumna Tanya Walters is doing the same—changing the lives of underprivileged teens on her bus rides. With her yearning for children and travel in mind, Walters, 38, established Godparents...

Biola Celebrated 100 Years at The Third Annual Legacy Gala

John Thune, Biola alumni and current US senator, spoke in acceptance of his Legacy Award. This award was presented to him for his outstanding demonstration of professional excellence along with his representation of godly character.
February 27, 2008

On Feb. 23, 2008 as part of the Centennial Celebration Biola celebrated its 100 years with 600 guests at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The location was significant because it is close to the steps of the Biola campus of the past, where it once stood on the cross of Hope and Sixth...

Starbucks Promises Customers Perfection

Baristas crowd together as they make espresso drinks for an overflowing crowd at Caffe Vita Coffee Roasting Co. Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, in Seattle. The small chain, with four shops in Seattle, was giving away free espresso drinks while the world's largest gourmet coffee retailer shuts its doors. Starbucks stores closed for three-hour nationwide training sessions Tuesday evening, leaving caffeine junkies to look elsewhere for their fix.
February 27, 2008

SEATTLE-- A day after shutting down most of its U.S. shops for three hours to retrain baristas on espresso basics, Starbucks is welcoming customers back Wednesday with a new promise posted in stores: ''Your drink should be perfect, every time. If not, let us know and we'll make it right.'' Starbucks...

Club Fair Offers Students Involvement

Sam Rood and Karen Myers stand by their 'Jews for Jesus' club table. The club is unique in that even those who aren't Jews can join.
February 26, 2008

On Feb. 26, the main walkway on campus was filled with tables set up with everything from strobe lights to blocks of cheese as part of the semi-annual Club Fair. This event is held once a semester in promotion of the wide variety of clubs on campus. Some clubs represented this semester were The Honorable...

Centennial Celebration Reaches Weekend Finale

Jonathon Foreman, lead singer of Switchfoot, wowed the crowd as the band took to the stage to ring in Biola's 100th birthday celebration.
February 26, 2008

This weekend Biola University pulled off two of its biggest centennial events, the Birthday Bash and the Centennial Legacy Gala, culminating a yearlong celebration in recognition of Biola’s 100th anniversary. According to Marcy Guevara, assistant to the centennial director, 600 Biola supporters,...

None Injured in Light Post Fall

A light pole displaying a diversity banner fell outside the cafeteria at 1:45 on Tuesday afternoon.
February 26, 2008

At 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon a light post displaying a banner fell and shattered across the walkway between Crowell Hall and the cafeteria. According to Charlie Garbarini, supervisor of trades and maintenance, the cause of the fall was a combination of having the light post just below the grass...