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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Faculty Column: how to deal with conflict effectively

Dorothy Alston Calley, a communication studies professor, shares several strategies for handling conflict well.
November 8, 2011
Dorothy Alston Calley, a communication studies professor, shares several strategies for handling conflict well.

American sports stars should play for passion not profit

Joseph DeClerq discusses how American athletes are able to pull in insane salaries simply because they provide public entertainment.
Joseph DeClercq, Writer November 8, 2011
Joseph DeClerq discusses how American athletes are able to pull in insane salaries simply because they provide public entertainment.

Reasons to beware the new federal aid plan

President Obama's new federal aid plan might sound like a good idea, but the specifics aren't as great as they seem.
Albert Cheng, Writer November 7, 2011
President Obama's new federal aid plan might sound like a good idea, but the specifics aren't as great as they seem.

Politics: finally withdrawing from Iraq

Mark Nesbitt discusses the end of the war against Iraq and encourages the support of the American military.
Mark Nesbitt, Writer November 3, 2011
Mark Nesbitt discusses the end of the war against Iraq and encourages the support of the American military.

Finding a church focused on God instead of entertainment

Lindsay Hottendorf recalls her dissatisfaction with a church that focused more on entertainment than God.
Lindsay Hottendorf, Writer November 2, 2011
Lindsay Hottendorf recalls her dissatisfaction with a church that focused more on entertainment than God.

Staff Editorial: YouTube serves as either a tool or harmful distraction

Depending on how it is used, YouTube is either a tool or a distraction.
Chimes Staff, Writer November 2, 2011
Depending on how it is used, YouTube is either a tool or a distraction.

Questioning Biola’s rule prohibiting longboards and bikes

Ethan DuBois recommends longboards and bikes be allowed on campus.
November 2, 2011
Ethan DuBois recommends longboards and bikes be allowed on campus.

Corey’s Corner: social justice from a biblical perspective

President Barry Corey shares seven thoughts on biblical justice in this week's column.
President Barry Corey, Writer November 2, 2011
President Barry Corey shares seven thoughts on biblical justice in this week's column.

Mandatory Bible studies a solution to lack of fellowship

Mandatory Bible studies for freshmen would encourage strong fellowship and accountability, and it would reduce the risk of busy students decreasing time with God.
Spencer Lyle, Writer October 29, 2011
Mandatory Bible studies for freshmen would encourage strong fellowship and accountability, and it would reduce the risk of busy students decreasing time with God.

Staff Editorial: events like Oktoberfest affect community perceptions

Two upcoming events at Biola are toned down from off-campus culture to try to maintain campus community, but it's not the best idea.
Chimes Staff, Writer October 27, 2011
Two upcoming events at Biola are toned down from off-campus culture to try to maintain campus community, but it's not the best idea.

Guest speakers deserve more respect from students

Students failed to demonstrate godly behavior during the Thursday evening session of Torrey Conference.
Lainey Cray, Writer October 27, 2011
Students failed to demonstrate godly behavior during the Thursday evening session of Torrey Conference.

Israeli government shows unwise judgment in Palestinian criminal trade-off

Israel's decision to trade 1, 027 Palestinian criminals for one captured Israeli soldier showed poor political judgment.
Briana Santillana, Writer October 25, 2011
Israel's decision to trade 1, 027 Palestinian criminals for one captured Israeli soldier showed poor political judgment.