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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

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 26, 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.

Campus Conversation: Sabbath Soul

Campus Conversation: Sabbath Soul
Join the conversation about the Sabbath Soul mentioned in Sandra Richter's conference sessions on Thursday.
Chase Andre, Writer October 20, 2011
Join the conversation about the Sabbath Soul mentioned in Sandra Richter's conference sessions on Thursday.

Faculty Column: embracing the Sabbath

Dr. Judith Rood talks about Jewish and Christian traditions. | Job Ang/THE CHIMES
Judith Mendelsohn Rood, Professor of History and Middle Eastern Studies, discusses the importance of Biolans learning about the Sabbath.
October 19, 2011
Judith Mendelsohn Rood, Professor of History and Middle Eastern Studies, discusses the importance of Biolans learning about the Sabbath.

Staff Editorial: avoid putting things before God

Students are eager to spend money on things like the new iPhone 4S, but things should never take priority over God.
Chimes Staff, Writer October 19, 2011
Students are eager to spend money on things like the new iPhone 4S, but things should never take priority over God.

Contract isn’t just about you

Biola's contract is for the benefit of community and prepares students for future responsibilities.
John Reid, Writer October 19, 2011
Biola's contract is for the benefit of community and prepares students for future responsibilities.

Harold Camping sets new date for end of world

Arthur Daniels Jr. discusses Camping's new prediction for the end of the world.
Arthur Daniels Jr., Writer October 18, 2011
Arthur Daniels Jr. discusses Camping's new prediction for the end of the world.

Twitter Roundup: For and Against Calvinism conversation

A roundup of student tweets during the For and Against Calvinism discussion between Michael Horton and Roger Olson on Oct. 15.
Amy Seed, Writer October 18, 2011
A roundup of student tweets during the For and Against Calvinism discussion between Michael Horton and Roger Olson on Oct. 15.

Torrey Conference a privilege, part of long-standing tradition

David Talley, chair of the biblical and theological studies department, shares how the Torrey Conference is part of a long-standing tradition of church meetings.
October 18, 2011
David Talley, chair of the biblical and theological studies department, shares how the Torrey Conference is part of a long-standing tradition of church meetings.

Politics: higher expectations for politicians

Shaefer Bagwell implores Christian voters to demand more from their politicians.
Shaefer Bagwell, Writer October 18, 2011
Shaefer Bagwell implores Christian voters to demand more from their politicians.