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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Florida pastor’s burning of Koran stirs Middle East situation

Pastor Jones burning of the Koran has aggravated the situation for US troops in the Middle East, but he is not liable for all he is being blamed for.
April 7, 2011
Pastor Jones burning of the Koran has aggravated the situation for US troops in the Middle East, but he is not liable for all he is being blamed for.

Campus community should focus more on God than personality types

While Biola activities tend to attract extroverted students and introverted students sometimes get left behind, community could focus more on God.
Lauralyn Koontz, Writer April 6, 2011
While Biola activities tend to attract extroverted students and introverted students sometimes get left behind, community could focus more on God.

U.S. government could put college funding money to better uses

The U.S. government spends plenty of money funding colleges which could be put to other, possibly better, uses.
Albert Cheng, Writer April 6, 2011
The U.S. government spends plenty of money funding colleges which could be put to other, possibly better, uses.

SMU: equipping and motiving students for local, overseas missions

SMU hopes to motivate and equip more students for missions in the upcoming year, but it is up to students to make the commitment.
Ethan Froelich, Writer April 5, 2011
SMU hopes to motivate and equip more students for missions in the upcoming year, but it is up to students to make the commitment.

New AS presidential team faces exciting opportunities

The recently elected 2011-2012 AS President and Vice President have exciting opportunities for their term, but must stay vigilant in executing vision.
April 1, 2011
The recently elected 2011-2012 AS President and Vice President have exciting opportunities for their term, but must stay vigilant in executing vision.

Dorm name changes a necessary step

The recent announcement of the renaming of the Sigma Chi and Alpha Chi dorms has caught many by surprise, but was coming sooner or later.
March 31, 2011
The recent announcement of the renaming of the Sigma Chi and Alpha Chi dorms has caught many by surprise, but was coming sooner or later.

Proposed bill asks California teachers to alter approach to homosexuality

The California senate is reviewing a bill that would significantly alter the state Education Code to prevent teaching views that discriminate against any sexual orientation.
Albert Cheng, Writer March 30, 2011
The California senate is reviewing a bill that would significantly alter the state Education Code to prevent teaching views that discriminate against any sexual orientation.

U.S financial crisis worsens

Americans are disgruntled with the government’s deficit spending.
March 30, 2011
Americans are disgruntled with the government’s deficit spending.

U.S. involvement in Libya smart move by Obama

While additional involvement in Middle East as not part of President Obama's original agenda, his interference in Libya was a smart move.
Ethan Froelich, Writer March 30, 2011
While additional involvement in Middle East as not part of President Obama's original agenda, his interference in Libya was a smart move.

Rob Bell’s new book “Love Wins” evokes response from Christian community

Rob Bell's new book "Love Wins" evokes response from Christian community
Pastor Rob Bell's recently released book raises theological questions about universalism and the literal existence of hell, generating a backlash of response.
Arthur Daniels Jr., Writer March 28, 2011
Pastor Rob Bell's recently released book raises theological questions about universalism and the literal existence of hell, generating a backlash of response.

Missions is not just once a year

Mission's Conference was edifying and inspiring, but how should the Biola community continue to respond to what was begun there?
March 28, 2011
Mission's Conference was edifying and inspiring, but how should the Biola community continue to respond to what was begun there?

Improved responses to painful situations begin in the church

Matt Fier comments on responses to the Japan tragedy, with a look at what Biolans can do in their own lives.
Matthew Fier, Writer March 24, 2011
Matt Fier comments on responses to the Japan tragedy, with a look at what Biolans can do in their own lives.