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The Chimes

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The Chimes

French have the right idea with their ban on burqas

Though France's ban on burqas might be seen as religiously repressive, it actually upholds women trapped in Islam.
Elisa Walker, Writer October 11, 2010
Though France's ban on burqas might be seen as religiously repressive, it actually upholds women trapped in Islam.

Diversity is not only about race

Discrimination is not just about race, and even at Biola, we must continue to learn to love one another.
Kristi Yumen, Writer October 11, 2010
Discrimination is not just about race, and even at Biola, we must continue to learn to love one another.

Pushing buttons that may destroy life

The Court of Appeals has voted to uphold funding for embryonic stem cell research, but are they in effect paying people to kill people?
Emily Sidnam, Writer October 10, 2010
The Court of Appeals has voted to uphold funding for embryonic stem cell research, but are they in effect paying people to kill people?

Biola to expect revival as it becomes a community of prayer

Biola to expect revival as it becomes a community of prayer
COREY'S CORNER: President Corey weighs in on Whitefield, Biola's day of prayer, and what makes a revival.
President Barry Corey, Writer October 9, 2010
COREY'S CORNER: President Corey weighs in on Whitefield, Biola's day of prayer, and what makes a revival.

Staff Editorial: Biola at an enrollment crossroads

With its current enrollment cap from the city of La Mirada, Biola cannot continue to grow as it has been.
Chimes Staff, Writer October 6, 2010
With its current enrollment cap from the city of La Mirada, Biola cannot continue to grow as it has been.

Girls beware of the “Childish Chad”

This week, Fier warns against the kind of Christian guy women shouldn't fall for and issues a call for boys to become men.
Matthew Fier, Writer October 6, 2010
This week, Fier warns against the kind of Christian guy women shouldn't fall for and issues a call for boys to become men.

Trend of infidelity from the pulpit disturbing, reveals lack of trust

Daniels comments on the disturbing trend of marital infidelity in today's church leaders and the need for consistency in our lives.
October 2, 2010
Daniels comments on the disturbing trend of marital infidelity in today's church leaders and the need for consistency in our lives.

High school student defies school to wear nose ring

Ariana Lacona, a member of the Church of Body Modification, is attempting to gain permission to wear her nose ring to school for religious reasons.
Jeff Koch, Writer October 2, 2010
Ariana Lacona, a member of the Church of Body Modification, is attempting to gain permission to wear her nose ring to school for religious reasons.

Ring by Spring: why the rush?

Fier takes a look at Biola's Ring by Spring phenomenon and provides some caution for girls on the hunt.
Matthew Fier, Writer September 30, 2010
Fier takes a look at Biola's Ring by Spring phenomenon and provides some caution for girls on the hunt.

Staff Editorial: Jesus mural is staying, but Biola community still faces change

The Biola community takes a moment to pray the Lord’s Prayer as a sign of togetherness after hearing President Barry Corey’s announcement about the Jesus mural. Corey decided that the mural will stay a part of Biola’s campus in addition to the continuation of racial sensitivity discussions. Job Ang/ The Chimes
Although the Jesus mural will be staying, Biola will still be adjusting to changes as the university pursues efforts toward diversity.
Chimes Staff, Writer September 30, 2010
Although the Jesus mural will be staying, Biola will still be adjusting to changes as the university pursues efforts toward diversity.

Socratic method still applies

The ancient Socratic method holds lessons for engaging in understanding dialogue even today.
Andrew Oxenham, Writer September 27, 2010
The ancient Socratic method holds lessons for engaging in understanding dialogue even today.

Was Jesus afraid? Fearing God and loving people

Jesus was never afraid of people, and neither should we be, according to Biola professor Larry Smith.
Larry Smith, Writer September 26, 2010
Jesus was never afraid of people, and neither should we be, according to Biola professor Larry Smith.