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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Biola’s student magazine, The Point, on shelves Friday

December 4, 2007

Most students on campus are aware that Biola has a student newspaper. But its lesser-known cousin, The Point, is fast establishing itself as a premier source of journalism. The Chimes talked with Editor-in-Chief Liz Choi about how what students can expect to see when the once-per-semester magazine releases...

Dorms collect loose change for social justice organizations

A Change of Hope box hangs near the entrance of all the Hope Hall floors. The extra change from Hope Hall goes to the Sumba Foundation to help improve the quality of life for the people of Sumba.
December 4, 2007

Biola students may now think twice before spending their scrounged up change on a Snickers bar in the vending machine. Due to the work of A.S. senators and Residence Life staff, those extra coins can now be conveniently donated to help feed a hungry family or free a modern day slave. It just requires...

Skidding back home

Henry A.K.A Thunder, turned 57 years of age today, sits on bucket on the sidewalks of Skid Row while ex-skid row resident and new Biola student, Jose Villalpando ministers to him.
Biola students house a fellow student who happened to live on LA's Skid Row
December 3, 2007

Biola student José Villalpando makes a great first impression: he’s clean shaven, distinctly Hispanic, and remarkably articulate. With a firm handshake, he never hesitates to greet someone new. His calm and peaceful demeanor gives evidence to the inner working of God’s grace in his life. And even...

Campus display puts faces on worldwide AIDS epidemic

Hundreds of portraits were strung across Metzger Lawn Friday. The display, commemorating Saturday's World AIDS Day, was coordinated by Biola's Social Justice Ministry.
December 1, 2007

For students who attended Friday's chapel, a new perspective on the world AIDS epidemic came into play -- it's what Matt Gundlach, director of Biola's Social Justice Ministry (SJM), calls the “human aspect.” Chapel attendees watched a video in commemoration of the 20th annual World AIDS Day, which...

Tree Lighting Cancelled

The yellow suits that kept workers dry while preparing Friday morning for the annual Christmas tree lighting lay scattered around the decorated tree on Friday afternoon. The event has been rescheduled for Monday night.
Rained-out event rescheduled for Monday
November 30, 2007

Due to the continuous rainfall all day Friday the annual Christmas tree lighting which was scheduled for 6:30 tonight has been cancelled. "We are concerned for the safety of our employees and all guests," said Sara Faux, manager of Alumni Events and Volunteer Development, in an email sent out on Friday...

Facebook reveals personal purchases in news feeds

Facebook CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg speaks to press and advertising partners at a Facebook announcement in New York in this November 6, 2007 file photo. The online hangout is mining friends' buying habits, -all so advertisers can reach those most likely to buy with pitches most relevant to them, even as doing so means amassing more data on you.
The marketing plan that seemed innovative has been met with much criticism
November 29, 2007

Facebook pushed the boundaries of ad targeting when the online hangout presumed users would want the site to mine their Internet activity. And its retreat this week _ with the decision to make sure users agree first _ underscores the risks social-networking sites face in helping businesses employ...

Alum named California Educator of the Year

Biola alum Michael Long teaches fourth- and fifth-graders at Whittier's Carmela Elementary School.
November 29, 2007

In Room 5, cluster of fourth-grade students work diligently on their writing assignment at Carmela Elementary School in Whittier, Calif. The atmosphere is energetic considering it is 9:30 a.m., and the children show no signs of boredom with their group assignment. They even eagerly ask Mr. Long, their...

How to prepare for retirement — starting in college

Michael McDonnell, left, rubs his eyes at the New York Stock Exchange Wednesday. Thursday's investment seminar instructed Biolans how to work the stock exchange and other investments for retirement.
November 29, 2007

On Thursday, Biola students discovered how to prepare for retirement – starting now. The Crowell School of Business Investment Society hosted a seminar to help college students make the most of their money by teaching them to invest early. “As a college student, you don’t think of retirement...

Biola students win in Apple’s Insomnia Film Fest

Eight Biola students produced a 3-minute film that won Apple's nationwide Insomnia Film Fest competition. L-R: Ian Perry, Josiah Bultema, Ben Sellick, Andrew Fisher, Jeff Webster, John Carter Raines, Heather Montanez and Laura Falcinelli.
November 28, 2007

Eight Biola cinema students can sleep easy since they discovered Monday that their 3-minute film, “My Suburban Tea,” won Apple's Insomnia Film Festival. The film was chosen from over 1,900 submissions as this year’s Slingjam Creative Award winner. Apple’s Insomnia Film Festival is a 24-hour...

AS Senate: Ping-pong table, Mexico cruise giveaway approved

The A.S. Senate held its weekly meeting this Tuesday.
November 28, 2007

Senate Meeting: 11/27/07 At the AS Senate's weekly Tuesday meetings, senators give audience to parties requesting money, vote on pending proposals and discuss finances. Here is an outlined summary of the most recent senate meeting, which was held Nov. 27. NEW PROPOSALS 1.Party for Café workers,...

GOP debaters face video questioners

Mitt Romney, left, and Rudy Giuliani talk to each other after the GOP Presidential candidates debate in Dearborn, Mich. on Oct. 9, 2007 file photo. The candidates will face off again Wednesday. (AP Photo)
November 27, 2007

Questions submitted for Wednesday's CNN-YouTube Republican debate raise issues that range from global warming -- a question asked by a snowman -- to gun violence to respect for gays. Some of the GOP candidates were reluctant to attend the debate in St. Petersburg, Fla., because they worried the format...

Christian video-sharing site sees explosive growth

YouTube's Christian cousin, GodTube, has become one of the fastest-growing sites on the Web.
November 26, 2007

There is a new video sharing Web site on the net -- think YouTube converted to Christianity. Its name is Godtube. That’s right, GodTube.com. And its popularity is growing in the Biola community. With the “t” in "tube" like a shape of the cross, this Christian-based site has a triune purpose:...