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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

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 25, 2011
Matt Fier comments on responses to the Japan tragedy, with a look at what Biolans can do in their own lives.

Obama administration hopes printing money can fix budget

Elisa Walker explains why she thinks the government has a double standard regarding money.
Elisa Walker, Writer March 24, 2011
Elisa Walker explains why she thinks the government has a double standard regarding money.

NFL ignores Japanese disaster in light of internal struggle

Compared to Major League Baseball, the National Football League falls behind in Japanese relief efforts.
Joseph DeClercq, Writer March 23, 2011
Compared to Major League Baseball, the National Football League falls behind in Japanese relief efforts.

Stretching cultural awareness beyond the “Biola Bubble”

Students are aware of events in the Biola community, but political science professor Scott Waller challenges students to look outside the "Biola Bubble."
March 23, 2011
Students are aware of events in the Biola community, but political science professor Scott Waller challenges students to look outside the "Biola Bubble."

Peter Hitchens battles famous atheist brother

Peter Hitchens is now a Christian despite formerly being an atheist.
March 15, 2011
Peter Hitchens is now a Christian despite formerly being an atheist.