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The Chimes

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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Opposing Viewpoints: Must we go to Torrey?

Should Torrey Conference attendance be mandatory? Two writers debate the issue.
Jennifer Northway and Gavin Kirkwood October 7, 2009
Should Torrey Conference attendance be mandatory? Two writers debate the issue.

Why you should talk to strangers

Don't live a closed mouth, closed ear life. Talk to strangers, debate your friends. Don't be isolated.
Karen Myers, Writer October 6, 2009
Don't live a closed mouth, closed ear life. Talk to strangers, debate your friends. Don't be isolated.

Opposing Viewpoints: Mac vs PC

At Biola, as around the world, there has been an ongoing heated debate that has divided students: the ever-present Mac versus PC debate
Jennifer Northway and Gavin Kirkwood October 1, 2009
At Biola, as around the world, there has been an ongoing heated debate that has divided students: the ever-present Mac versus PC debate

Innovative ways to beat the heat

A week's worth of advice for beating the SoCal heat.
Matthew Okada, Writer October 1, 2009
A week's worth of advice for beating the SoCal heat.

Dancing is a complex issue for Christians

I’d like to summarize my September 30 chapel message about Biola’s policy on social dancing, in case you missed chapel.
President Barry Corey, Writer September 30, 2009
I’d like to summarize my September 30 chapel message about Biola’s policy on social dancing, in case you missed chapel.

Give personality tests a chance

Personality tests, despite their relative unpopularity among students, do have their useful purposes.
Reyn Hiskey, Writer September 30, 2009
Personality tests, despite their relative unpopularity among students, do have their useful purposes.

How video games failed me

If I have learned anything from a lifetime of playing video games, it's that any problem can be solved either by pushing crates, using explosives, or forming a collection of otherwise useless objects.
Zach Newcott, Writer September 30, 2009
If I have learned anything from a lifetime of playing video games, it's that any problem can be solved either by pushing crates, using explosives, or forming a collection of otherwise useless objects.

Opposing Viewpoints: To kiss or not?

Two writers give opposite viewpoints on a pivotal undergrad issue: Should freshmen date?
Jenna Plumb and Matthew Fier September 23, 2009
Two writers give opposite viewpoints on a pivotal undergrad issue: Should freshmen date?

In memory of Flan the mouse

Zach Newcott Explains it All: Flan was the first pet I ever had to die on my watch; at the very least the first one to die outside of a fishbowl.
Zach Newcott, Writer September 23, 2009
Zach Newcott Explains it All: Flan was the first pet I ever had to die on my watch; at the very least the first one to die outside of a fishbowl.

Negative account of Nation Ball is exaggerated

Last week's opinion article about Nation Ball was damaging and overblown. The majority should not be judged by the actions of a few.
Job Ang, Writer September 22, 2009
Last week's opinion article about Nation Ball was damaging and overblown. The majority should not be judged by the actions of a few.

Opposing Viewpoints: Should freshmen date?

Two writers give opposite viewpoints on a pivotal undergrad issue: Should freshmen date?
September 16, 2009
Two writers give opposite viewpoints on a pivotal undergrad issue: Should freshmen date?

Velcro is a great relationship metaphor

Rick Langer, associate professor of biblical studies, compares velcro to half-hearted relationships.
September 16, 2009
Rick Langer, associate professor of biblical studies, compares velcro to half-hearted relationships.