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The Chimes

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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

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 21, 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 21, 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.

Finding freedom in corporate confession

There is freedom found in corporate confession, and it should occur more often than once a year during Missions Conference.
Chase Andre and Chase Andre March 20, 2012
There is freedom found in corporate confession, and it should occur more often than once a year during Missions Conference.

Staff Editorial: recognizing efforts from Missions Conference volunteers

Some students willingly stepped away from college life to volunteer for Missions Conference, an effort that should be recognized by the Biola community.
March 14, 2012
Some students willingly stepped away from college life to volunteer for Missions Conference, an effort that should be recognized by the Biola community.

Corey’s Corner: celebrating the gift of friendship

President Barry Corey encourages students to choose their friends wisely and invest in good relationships.
President Barry Corey encourages students to choose their friends wisely and invest in good relationships.

Faculty Column: engaging the body in spiritual discipline

Tim Muelhoff | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES
Tim Muehlhoff shares his views about the role of the body as it deals with prayer.
March 14, 2012
Tim Muehlhoff shares his views about the role of the body as it deals with prayer.

Apple’s outsourcing poses ethical problem

The new, third generation iPad. | Courtesy of Apple Inc.
Apple's overseas employee conditions create a difficult social justice problem.
Cassandra Gonzales, Writer March 13, 2012
Apple's overseas employee conditions create a difficult social justice problem.

Fulfilling Great Commission through local missions

Miehrit Kassa explains that our mission field isn't necessarily overseas.
March 13, 2012
Miehrit Kassa explains that our mission field isn't necessarily overseas.

Checking motives before supporting Invisible Children’s “Kony 2012”

Invisible Children's "Kony 2012" video went viral, but John Reid says advocates should be careful not to lose sight of the issue once its popularity dies down.
John Reid, Writer March 13, 2012
Invisible Children's "Kony 2012" video went viral, but John Reid says advocates should be careful not to lose sight of the issue once its popularity dies down.

Plugging into the outside world through media

Being a university student is no excuse to ignore world events and remain closed off to news media.
Cameron Gilbert, Writer March 12, 2012
Being a university student is no excuse to ignore world events and remain closed off to news media.