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The Chimes

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The Chimes

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.

No shame in solitude

Although loneliness is a common feeling around campus, the skills gained through intentional solitude can help to mitigate some of the negative effects associated with loneliness. | Courtesy of Ian Heisler
Although loneliness is a common feeling around campus, the skills gained through intentional solitude can help to mitigate some of the negative effects associated with loneliness.
Chimes Staff, Writer November 18, 2014
Although loneliness is a common feeling around campus, the skills gained through intentional solitude can help to mitigate some of the negative effects associated with loneliness.

Courageous living

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Although Brittany Maynard’s assisted suicide represents a kind of courage, living through painful circumstances can result in unforeseen benefits.
Chimes Staff, Writer November 12, 2014
Although Brittany Maynard’s assisted suicide represents a kind of courage, living through painful circumstances can result in unforeseen benefits.

10 hours of walking

10 hours of walking
The conversation about respecting women as more than sexual objects which began on YouTube has practical applications to the Biola campus.
Sophia Dammann, Writer November 11, 2014
The conversation about respecting women as more than sexual objects which began on YouTube has practical applications to the Biola campus.

Friendship, not marriage

During a workshop on Thursday afternoon, Jonalyn Fincher speaks to a packed out gym on how to have healthy cross-gender friendships. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES
Opposite gender friendships which are not romantic provide needed community and intimacy.
Conrad Frommelt, Writer November 11, 2014
Opposite gender friendships which are not romantic provide needed community and intimacy.