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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Anonymity breeds a culture of negativity

The Chimes Staff addresses what it means to avoid negativity and be thankful for what Biola has to offer. | Graphic by Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
The Chimes Staff addresses what it means to avoid negativity and be thankful for what Biola has to offer.
Chimes Staff, Writer October 7, 2014
The Chimes Staff addresses what it means to avoid negativity and be thankful for what Biola has to offer.

Perspective on social interactions from a British-Nigerian student

Benita Faustin discusses her experience with the social and culture differences between England and America. | wikipedia.org, Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
Benita Faustin discusses her experience with the social and culture differences between England and America.
Benita Fatusin, Writer October 1, 2014
Benita Faustin discusses her experience with the social and culture differences between England and America.

Biola does not replace the local church

| Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES
Andrew Sears explains why he believes that Biola is not a church.
Andrew Sears, Writer September 30, 2014
Andrew Sears explains why he believes that Biola is not a church.

Corey’s Corner: some thoughts on sexuality

Tomber Su/THE CHIMES [file photo]
President Barry Corey addresses the topic of homosexuality, and encourages students to approach this topic with love, grace, and a perspective firmly grounded in Biblical truth.
President Barry Corey, Writer September 30, 2014
President Barry Corey addresses the topic of homosexuality, and encourages students to approach this topic with love, grace, and a perspective firmly grounded in Biblical truth.

Restoring the humanity of the Caf workers

Catherine Streng urges readers to treat Caf workers with respect.
Catherine Streng, Writer September 29, 2014
Catherine Streng urges readers to treat Caf workers with respect.

Welcome to the Loser’s Table

Illustration by David Rhee/THE CHIMES
Conrad Frommelt encourages readers that being a good Christian does not mean being perfect.
Conrad Frommelt, Writer September 29, 2014
Conrad Frommelt encourages readers that being a good Christian does not mean being perfect.

Learning heroism through swimming

Freshman Samantha Dammann reflects on how swimming has helped her to find her own courage and heroism. | Jenny Oetzell/THE CHIMES
Samantha Dammann reflects on how swimming has helped her to find her own courage and heroism.
Samantha Dammann, Writer September 24, 2014
Samantha Dammann reflects on how swimming has helped her to find her own courage and heroism.

Finding freedom in an identical face

| Jenny Oetzell/THE CHIMES
Sophia Dammann shares how her experience as an identical twin has helped her to find the true meaning of identity.
Sophia Dammann, Writer September 23, 2014
Sophia Dammann shares how her experience as an identical twin has helped her to find the true meaning of identity.

Bon Appetit’s monopoly exploits students

Bon Appetit’s monopoly exploits students
Jonathan Gramenz questions whether the quality of Bon Appetit's food is due to their monopoly at Biola.
Jonathan Gramenz, Writer September 23, 2014
Jonathan Gramenz questions whether the quality of Bon Appetit's food is due to their monopoly at Biola.

Guys need to step off the field

| Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
Conrad Frommelt examines gender stereotyping in males and the pressures built into our culture's definition of masculinity.
Conrad Frommelt, Writer September 23, 2014
Conrad Frommelt examines gender stereotyping in males and the pressures built into our culture's definition of masculinity.

Confessions of a cynical Christian

| Illustration by Jessica Byrd/THE CHIMES
Laurie Bullock considers what it means to be a cynical Christian.
Laurie Bullock, Writer September 23, 2014
Laurie Bullock considers what it means to be a cynical Christian.

Guilting us into donating misses the point

Students walk by a Hands for Africa booth on campus. The Chimes Staff questions the use of guilt and abrasiveness as an effective technique for raising awareness for missions. | Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES
The Chimes Staff questions the use of guilt and abrasiveness as an effective technique for raising awareness for missions.
Chimes Staff, Writer September 22, 2014
The Chimes Staff questions the use of guilt and abrasiveness as an effective technique for raising awareness for missions.