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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Faculty Column: Associated Students president finds her responsibility in her identity

Janine Marderian discusses how God has used her job as AS president to stretch her out of her comfort zone.
Janine Marderian and Janine Marderian April 18, 2012
Janine Marderian discusses how God has used her job as AS president to stretch her out of her comfort zone.

Corey’s Corner: the discipline of saying “no”

President Barry Corey argues that busier is not always better.
President Barry Corey argues that busier is not always better.

Tech Talk: avoiding total dependence on technology

While apps like Tapingo make things more convenient, Elizabeth Sallie warns against letting technology control our lives.
Elizabeth Sallie and Elizabeth Sallie March 29, 2012
While apps like Tapingo make things more convenient, Elizabeth Sallie warns against letting technology control our lives.

Staff Editorial: a letter to the new AS and SMU presidents

The Chimes writes a letter to the newly elected student leadership for 2012-13.
March 29, 2012
The Chimes writes a letter to the newly elected student leadership for 2012-13.

Faculty Column: Pursuing diversity to accomplish God’s purpose

Diversity is more than mere political correctness, it was created to be a blessing.
Ivan Chung and Ivan Chung March 29, 2012
Diversity is more than mere political correctness, it was created to be a blessing.

Impacting the world for Christ can begin at home

Randa Hinton writes that we should not neglect seeking justice at home for the sake of international causes.
March 28, 2012
Randa Hinton writes that we should not neglect seeking justice at home for the sake of international causes.

More to memes than jokes

Jordan Nakamura shares his observations after a week creating and studying Biola memes.
Jordan Nakamura and Jordan Nakamura March 28, 2012
Jordan Nakamura shares his observations after a week creating and studying Biola memes.

How an “Obama-Biden 2012” shirt uncovered political intolerance on campus

When Chimes reporter Shaefer Bagwell wore an "Obama-Biden 2012" shirt around campus, he received surprising reactions from the community.
Shaefer Bagwell and Shaefer Bagwell March 26, 2012
When Chimes reporter Shaefer Bagwell wore an "Obama-Biden 2012" shirt around campus, he received surprising reactions from the community.

Robert Bales deserves merciful consideration in murder of Afghan civilians

John Reid reminds readers that Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales' actions are not reflective of the character of the armed forces.
John Reid and John Reid March 22, 2012
John Reid reminds readers that Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales' actions are not reflective of the character of the armed forces.

Faculty Column: embracing the “old” ways of thinking

Scott Waller is the assistant professor of political science at Biola. | Job Ang/THE CHIMES
Scott Waller, an assistant professor of political science, encourages students to consider truth before writing off traditional ways of thinking as "old."
March 22, 2012
Scott Waller, an assistant professor of political science, encourages students to consider truth before writing off traditional ways of thinking as "old."

Christians should desire peaceful solution to Israeli-Iran conflict

Cameron Gardiner describes the Christian reaction to the conflict between Israel and Iran.
March 21, 2012
Cameron Gardiner describes the Christian reaction to the conflict between Israel and Iran.

Staff Editorial: recognizing the responsibility of voting in school, national politics

A small percentage of students vote in campus elections, and this attitude transfers into how young adults treat national politics.
March 21, 2012
A small percentage of students vote in campus elections, and this attitude transfers into how young adults treat national politics.