The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Francis Chan returns for Torrey 2007

October 8, 2007

Just a week and a half before the event kicks off, Chapel Board today released the schedule for Torrey Conference 2007, and it includes a number of familiar faces. Francis Chan, who most recently appeared in the 2005 conference, will reappear this year. Bryan Loritts, who also appeared in 2005, and...

New laws may snuff out smoking in some California cities

Helen Heinlo smokes outside of a coffee shop in Belmont, Calif., June 11, 2007.
October 7, 2007

Lighting up cigarettes may not just be prohibited at Biola alone. Lawmakers in two California cities are pushing to ban smoking inside apartments and condos, USA Today reported. This unique law could increase voluntary movements by landlords and resident associations to ban smoking in Belmont and...

Stewart insecurity? Campus Safety scrutinizes Biola’s most vulnerable dorm

October 7, 2007

Every American citizen enjoys the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness; an unspoken right also included here is the right to security. People of all ages cherish the feeling of security, as does Campus Safety, whose first priority is to ensure the protection of Biola’s students. Unfortunately,...

Halo 3 smashes sales records; creators announce split from Microsoft

Tristan Greenwood, 12, looks at a display of Microsoft's "Halo 3" at Universal Studios Citywalk
October 6, 2007

Mark Halo 3 in the record books. An announcement by Microsoft Thursday revealed that the latest installment of the widely popular Halo trilogy has brought in over $300 million in its first week of sales, making it one of the fastest selling video games of all time. This news is just icing on the cake...

Aid Group Leaves Rebel-Held Darfur Town

Police officer Sitor Ndour salutes as an honor guard presents arms at the funeral of policeman Mayoro Kebe
October 5, 2007

The only international aid group in a Darfur town where rebels reported that dozens of people were killed in a government attack said Wednesday it has pulled out for security reasons. Doctors Without Borders said it could not confirm the deaths but counted at least 39 seriously wounded people _ mostly...

Biola celebrates a century of style at annual tea party

The Board of Trustees' wives hosted the annual Ladies Tea on Thursday. The fundraiser, which promoted the Biola Scholarship Fund, also included a 100 years fashion show that included outfits from 1908 to the present.
October 5, 2007

The Board of Trustees Wives Committee hosted the “Ladies Fall Tea” on Metzger Lawn Thursday. The event was appropriately themed “A Century of Style” to coincide with Biola’s centennial year. The event began with tea in dainty porcelain cups, complete with the centennial logo, and a variety...

SMU launches 40 days of round-the-clock prayer

Students gather in prayer on Wednesday's All University Day of Prayer. This year, SMU is coordinating 40 Days of Prayer to piggyback with the event.
All University Prayer Day begins campaign
October 3, 2007

The theme of chapel this morning was evident as students filtered in, greeted by the word ‘Pray’ written in large red letters across the screen. The All University Day of Prayer began appropriately with a word from the Student Missionary Union Director of Prayer Stephanie Goddu, who informed students...

Bush vetoes bill to expand popular children’s health insurance program

President Bush waves from the steps of Marine One, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007, shortly after vetoing a bill expanding a popular health care program for children by $35 billion. Bush was leaving for a day trip to Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Veto marks Bush's fourth in presidency
October 3, 2007

President Bush, in a sharp confrontation with Congress, on Wednesday vetoed a bipartisan bill that would have dramatically expanded children's health insurance. It was only the fourth veto of Bush's presidency, and one that some Republicans feared could carry steep risks for their party in next year's...

A.S. Senate: Switchfoot booked for Feb. concert; Octoberfest moved to November

October 2, 2007

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 October 2nd. New Proposals (have yet to be voted on) Social Justice Ministries...

21.7 million pounds of tainted beef recalled

October 2, 2007

On Sept. 30, CNN news reported the largest recall of meat in U.S. history, which resulted in pulling some 21.7 million pounds of ground meat from grocery store shelves. The meat was reportedly contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, which can cause severe cramps, diarrhea and other illness. The U.S. Department...

Carter Clashes with Sudanese Security

A resident looks on during a visit by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter in Kabkabiya town in Darfur, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007.
Former President's visit to Darfur shows suffering still rampant
October 2, 2007

Former President Carter got in a shouting match Wednesday with Sudanese security services who blocked him from a town in Darfur where he was trying to meet with refugees from the ongoing conflict. The 83-year-old Carter walked into this highly volatile pro-Sudanese government town to meet refugees...

High number of Blue whale deaths raise concerns

A surfer prepares to enter the water along the coast of San Francisco. Further south in the Pacific coastline, three dead Blue whales have washed ashore in the past month.
October 1, 2007

A traffic jam of 900-foot cargo ships at the Ventura and Long Beach harbors may be the cause of the unexpected deaths of three Blue whales this September. Environmental activists and some members of the Biola biology department are calling for action to prevent other whales washing ashore dead. The...

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