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The Chimes

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The Chimes

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The Chimes

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

Photo illustration Jess Byrd/THE CHIMES
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.

Logging out

Lauren Frey shares her experience with giving up social media for five months. | Jenny Oetzell/THE CHIMES
The need for physical, meaningful community can not be replaced by distanced social media interactions.
Lauren Frey, Writer November 11, 2014
The need for physical, meaningful community can not be replaced by distanced social media interactions.

Do we need P.E.

Although the physical education requirement can be tedious and frustrating, mandated P.E. courses can have dramatic benefits.
Although the physical education requirement can be tedious and frustrating, mandated P.E. courses can have dramatic benefits.
Catherine Streng, Writer November 11, 2014
Although the physical education requirement can be tedious and frustrating, mandated P.E. courses can have dramatic benefits.

Worship transcends words

Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES [file photo]
Worship at a recent chapel included parts which were not in English, which inexplicably made many students uncomfortable.
Chimes Staff, Writer November 5, 2014
Worship at a recent chapel included parts which were not in English, which inexplicably made many students uncomfortable.

Leave the waiting room

| Illustration by Jess Byrd
Christian gender roles hinder believers from embracing the advantages of being single.
Jordan Mooney, Writer November 5, 2014
Christian gender roles hinder believers from embracing the advantages of being single.

Not limited by clothing

| Cherri Yoon/THE CHIMES
Gender neutral clothing allows for greater freedom and prevents unnecessary gender division.
Catherine Streng, Writer November 4, 2014
Gender neutral clothing allows for greater freedom and prevents unnecessary gender division.

Missing the point of diversity

| Illustration by Everlyn Lee
Charlie Hamedany urges readers to realize that by singling each other out by race, we are not embracing diversity, but are further widening the divide between people groups.
Charlie Hamedany, Writer November 4, 2014
Charlie Hamedany urges readers to realize that by singling each other out by race, we are not embracing diversity, but are further widening the divide between people groups.

Play more video games

From left to right, freshman Matthew Martinez, Chazz Young, Trevin McConnell, and Dale Fredricks play video games in Horton Hall. | Katie Evensen/THE CHIMES
Conrad Frommelt argues for the positive benefits of playing video games in moderation.
Conrad Frommelt, Writer November 4, 2014
Conrad Frommelt argues for the positive benefits of playing video games in moderation.

A global perspective on the race discussion

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Heather Spradley reflects on racial tensions around the world, and commends Americans for their willingness to embrace diversity.
Heather Spradley, Writer November 3, 2014
Heather Spradley reflects on racial tensions around the world, and commends Americans for their willingness to embrace diversity.