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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Two spring breaks could promote a better Biola community

The timing of spring break affects Biolans’ motivation to finish the year strong.
Lauralyn Koontz, Writer May 5, 2011
The timing of spring break affects Biolans’ motivation to finish the year strong.

Death of Osama bin Laden stirs reflection on evil and suffering

In light of Osama bin Laden's death, President Barry Corey reflects on the reality of evil and suffering.
President Barry Corey, Writer May 4, 2011
In light of Osama bin Laden's death, President Barry Corey reflects on the reality of evil and suffering.

Gov. Jerry Brown means business with California budget cuts

Gov. Jerry Brown is making sweeping cuts to California's budget in an attempt to address a deficit that is in the billions.
Jeff Koch, Writer May 4, 2011
Gov. Jerry Brown is making sweeping cuts to California's budget in an attempt to address a deficit that is in the billions.

Remembering the Creator on Earth Day

This year Earth Day fell on the same day as Good Friday, providing an opportune time to reflect not only on the environment but also the Creator.
April 22, 2011
This year Earth Day fell on the same day as Good Friday, providing an opportune time to reflect not only on the environment but also the Creator.

Study linking faith to obesity draws dubious conclusions

Northwestern Medicine Research study connects faith and obesity.
Jeff Koch, Writer April 13, 2011
Northwestern Medicine Research study connects faith and obesity.

Church can step up in current education situation

California's current fiscal education crisis provides an opportunity for Christians to tangibly show Christ.
Albert Cheng, Writer April 13, 2011
California's current fiscal education crisis provides an opportunity for Christians to tangibly show Christ.

2012 presidential candidates announced, bringing different backgrounds

Campaign season is kicking off with numerous people announcing their candidacy. Elisa gives a breakdown of the candidates.
Elisa Walker, Writer April 13, 2011
Campaign season is kicking off with numerous people announcing their candidacy. Elisa gives a breakdown of the candidates.

TOMS shoes wear out your wallet

Buying a pair of TOMS shoes supports a good cause but also a growing trend. Opinions writer Ethan Froelich discusses whether or not the low quality of TOMS shoes is worth the price.
Ethan Froelich, Writer April 12, 2011
Buying a pair of TOMS shoes supports a good cause but also a growing trend. Opinions writer Ethan Froelich discusses whether or not the low quality of TOMS shoes is worth the price.

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.