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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Kitty problems in Portland

If there’s one thing that drew me to Portland, it’s the abundance of furry animal friends that are frequently walked by strangely dressed pedestrians
Zach Newcott, Writer March 24, 2010
If there’s one thing that drew me to Portland, it’s the abundance of furry animal friends that are frequently walked by strangely dressed pedestrians

Go because of the thirsty people

The outskirts of the city were scarred by bombings and broken buildings. The sidewalks were cracked and filled with weeds. The roads were in dire need of being repaved. Mostly colored gray, it seemed to fit the nonchalant attitude of the Serbian people living in Novi Sad.
Matthew Fier, Writer March 18, 2010
The outskirts of the city were scarred by bombings and broken buildings. The sidewalks were cracked and filled with weeds. The roads were in dire need of being repaved. Mostly colored gray, it seemed to fit the nonchalant attitude of the Serbian people living in Novi Sad.

Missions is a calling, not a burden

I have two friends: One willingly engages the Missions Conference message, and the other avoids as much of Missions Conference as possible.
Nathan Bennett, Writer March 18, 2010
I have two friends: One willingly engages the Missions Conference message, and the other avoids as much of Missions Conference as possible.

What Missions Conference is all about

For many students, Missions Conference week is really a great opportunity to spend the better part of a week as a kind of extra Spring break
March 18, 2010
For many students, Missions Conference week is really a great opportunity to spend the better part of a week as a kind of extra Spring break

Staff Editorial: Talbot project needs transparency

Editorial for March 18, 2010 issue.
Chimes Staff, Writer March 18, 2010
Editorial for March 18, 2010 issue.

Be still and know

How do we discern God in the cacophony of sounds and tasks that rend our attention?
March 11, 2010
How do we discern God in the cacophony of sounds and tasks that rend our attention?

In times of difficulty, God’s grace is sufficient for me

When hope is lost, life seems almost unbearable. School, financial pressures, family issues and even the unknown future can overwhelm us.
George Garcia, Writer March 11, 2010
When hope is lost, life seems almost unbearable. School, financial pressures, family issues and even the unknown future can overwhelm us.

Packing my bags, heading north

NEWCOTT EXPLAINS IT ALL: Well, it seems like the jig is up. Time to find a "real" job.
Zach Newcott, Writer March 11, 2010
NEWCOTT EXPLAINS IT ALL: Well, it seems like the jig is up. Time to find a "real" job.

Hit the library before taking the microphone

Does the church today have a platform but no content behind its message?
Emily Sidnam, Writer March 11, 2010
Does the church today have a platform but no content behind its message?

Props to Apple for removing distateful apps

Apple's decision to pull sexually explicit applications from its App store caused a ruckus.
Andrew Oxenham, Writer March 11, 2010
Apple's decision to pull sexually explicit applications from its App store caused a ruckus.

Staff Editorial: Racial reconciliation talk is sometimes unbalanced

Editorial for March 4, 2010 issue.
Chimes Staff, Writer March 8, 2010
Editorial for March 4, 2010 issue.

Diversity, adversity and our new home

Last weekend I attended SCORR, and for one of the first times in my life I felt out of place because of my ethnicity.
John Drebinger, Writer March 4, 2010
Last weekend I attended SCORR, and for one of the first times in my life I felt out of place because of my ethnicity.