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The Chimes

Biola Student Celebrates Kosovo’s Newly Declared Independence

Senior Festim Gashi celebrated the independence of his homeland Kosovo this week. “I know the first thing they’re going to tell me [when I go home],” Gashi said. “They’re going to be saying, ‘Welcome to independent Kosovo.’”
February 21, 2008

Biola senior Festim Gashi has a lot to smile about these days — his home, Kosovo, is officially an autonomous country. As his Facebook status puts it, he is “full of joy because Kosova is independent!” Announced on Sunday, Kosovo territory’s parliament declared independence from Serbia,...

This Week In Photos

Biola students showed a great amount of support for the Blood Drive on Tuesday, held by the Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital.
February 21, 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...

Satellite Debris Deemed Unhazardous

Joint Chiefs Vice Chairman Gen. James Cartwright points to a video during news conference at the Pentagon, Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008, hours after a Navy missile scored a direct hit on the failing spacecraft.
February 21, 2008

WASHINGTON -- Debris from an obliterated U.S. spy satellite is being tracked over the Pacific and Atlantic oceans but appears to be too small to cause damage on Earth, a senior military officer said Thursday, just hours after a Navy missile scored a direct hit on the failing spacecraft. Marine Gen....

Obama Wins Democrats Abroad Primary

Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., speaks at a campaign rally in Dallas, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008.
February 21, 2008

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Barack Obama won the Democrats Abroad global primary in results announced Thursday, giving him 11 straight victories in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination. The Illinois senator won the primary in which Democrats living in other countries voted by Internet, mail...

AS Web Site Makes Successful Launch

The newly launched Associated Students website hopes to create one source where students can find about events, see Senate proposals, and give feedback to AS.
February 20, 2008

Monday, February 4, the AS launched their new student website amidst a flurry of advertising. According to Robert Johnson, AS vice president of finance, the website was built largely in response to student complaints of a lack of communication between AS and the student body. “[It’s] the most...

Consumer Prices Rise Again in January

A shopper walks to his car at a Wal-Mart Store in Brunswick, Maine, on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008. The world's largest retailer announced its renewed focus on low prices has paid off with a 4-percent rise in profit for its fourth quarter. (AP Photo)
February 20, 2008

WASHINGTON-- U.S. consumer prices rose by a bigger-than-expected amount in January, reflecting big increases in the cost of food and health care, the government reported Wednesday. The Labor Department said that its closely watched Consumer Price Index posted a gain of 0.4 percent last month, matching...

Fidel Castro leaves Cuban presidency on his own terms after nearly half-century in power

A motorist waves the Cuban flag as he passes a local gathering spot for the exile community in Miami, Tuesday, Feb. 19,2008 following news that Fidel Castro is resigning as president of Cuba.
February 19, 2008

HAVANA -- An ailing, 81-year-old Fidel Castro resigned as Cuba's president Tuesday after foiling U.S. attempts to topple him for nearly half a century -- leaving on his own terms by clearing the way for his brother Raul to take power. The end of Castro's rule -- the longest in the world for a head...

Spring Preview Boasts 285 Prospective Students

Prospective students tour campus on Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, during Spring Preview Day.
February 18, 2008

Spring has arrived at Biola; flowers are blooming, days are sunny, and an influx of prospective students could be seen on Monday, Feb. 18, devouring cafeteria food, making new friends, and generally cramming as much touring into their two day visit as humanly possible. It was the second day of this...

Victims of Campus Shooting Mourned

Mourners at Northern Illinois University console each other after placing flowers at a memorial for the five victims of the Valentines Day shooting on the campus of NIU in DeKalb, Ill., Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008. (AP Photo)
February 18, 2008

CICERO, Illinois-- Catalina Garcia, the youngest of four children, was studying to be a teacher. Now, her family is preparing to lay her to rest. Garcia, 20, was one of five young people slain last week at Northern Illinois University by a gunman whose girlfriend said he recently stopped taking his...

US Government Recalls Record 143 Million Pounds of Beef From California Slaughterhouse

A worker throws a piece of meat among cattle carcass scraps dropped into a truck at the Hallmark Meat Packing slaughterhouse in Chino, Calif. in this Jan. 30, 2008 file photo. The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Sunday recalled 143 million pounds of frozen beef from from Chino-based Westland/Hallmark Meat Co. a Southern California slaughterhouse that is being investigated for mistreating cattle. (AP Photo)
February 18, 2008

LOS ANGELES-- An undercover video showing crippled and sick animals being shoved with forklifts has led to the largest beef recall in the United States and a scramble to find out if any of the meat is still destined for school children's lunches. The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Sunday ordered...

Students Petition Administration for Better Internet

Monday, students Allan Bagge and Richard Norris sat outside the cafe in effort to gain support for a petition for better internet on the Biola campus.
February 15, 2008

Students filled out small surveys before entering the café earlier this week in an effort to petition the administration for faster Internet on Biola’s campus. Spearheaded by Hope North Senator Eric Weaver, the effort achieved just under 600 petition surveys filled out by Biola students. “The...

This Week in Photos

Wednesday, Erwin McManus, lead pastor of Mosiac Church in LA, spoke in chapel. He challenged the students to let the knowledge of Jesus and His love be their life narrative.
February 15, 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, if...