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The Chimes

Getting the boot

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Professor Larry Smith addresses losing his adjunct position in the English department head on.
Larry Smith, Writer December 9, 2014
Professor Larry Smith addresses losing his adjunct position in the English department head on.

From this side: perspectives from our staff

Working for the Chimes provides unique opportunities to engage with both Biola’s students and faculty.
Chimes Staff, Writer December 9, 2014
Working for the Chimes provides unique opportunities to engage with both Biola’s students and faculty.

Thriving through finals week

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Taking care of our physical and emotional health remains the most helpful way to prepare for our final exams.
Catherine Streng, Writer December 9, 2014
Taking care of our physical and emotional health remains the most helpful way to prepare for our final exams.

Ferguson protests needs leadership and communication

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Violent protests like those against the Michael Brown grand jury ruling delegitimize the cause, rather than support it.
Chimes Staff, Writer December 3, 2014
Violent protests like those against the Michael Brown grand jury ruling delegitimize the cause, rather than support it.

Women belong in church leadership

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The roles women have been given in the church are often based on scriptural interpretations that may not be accurate.
Benita Fatusin, Writer December 3, 2014
The roles women have been given in the church are often based on scriptural interpretations that may not be accurate.

Not another Jingle Bell Rock

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The repetitive way that Americans celebrate Christmas distracts from the holiday’s value by making it tedious.
Catherine Streng, Writer December 2, 2014
The repetitive way that Americans celebrate Christmas distracts from the holiday’s value by making it tedious.

Compassion over criticism: considering Brittany Maynard

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The way Christians respond to popular social issues should be characterized by love, not moral absolutes.
Gavin Sweeney, Writer December 2, 2014
The way Christians respond to popular social issues should be characterized by love, not moral absolutes.

Get some sleep

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Dr. Corey reflects on his own sleeping habits in college and reminds us all of the importance of getting enough sleep.
President Barry Corey, Writer December 2, 2014
Dr. Corey reflects on his own sleeping habits in college and reminds us all of the importance of getting enough sleep.

How to practice thankfulness

The act of being thankful can be difficult and requires an understanding of value.
Conrad Frommelt, Writer November 25, 2014
The act of being thankful can be difficult and requires an understanding of value.

Human dignity trumps all

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Respect should be the priority in acts of charity, a needed reminder in light of recent reports of vaccines laced with sterilizing drugs sent to Kenya.
Elissa Buckles, Writer November 19, 2014
Respect should be the priority in acts of charity, a needed reminder in light of recent reports of vaccines laced with sterilizing drugs sent to Kenya.

Friendship, not sex

Professor Tim Muehlhoff and Jonalyn Fincher continue the cross gender relationships discussion and the importance of separating romantic relationships from friendships is clarified.
Continuing the cross gender relationships discussion, the importance of separating romantic relationships from friendships is clarified.
Conrad Frommelt, Writer November 18, 2014
Continuing the cross gender relationships discussion, the importance of separating romantic relationships from friendships is clarified.

Pop the bubble

Christians place too much emphasis on keeping themselves safe from the secular culture. | Jess Byrd/THE CHIMES
Christians place too much emphasis on keeping themselves safe from the secular culture.
Catherine Streng, Writer November 18, 2014
Christians place too much emphasis on keeping themselves safe from the secular culture.