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The Chimes

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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Importance of social convention

| Aili Acone-Chavez/THE CHIMES
Kyle Stagnaro urges Biola students to not forfeit socially acceptable behavior in favor of what they believe to be kindness.
Kyle Stagnaro, Writer October 13, 2014
Kyle Stagnaro urges Biola students to not forfeit socially acceptable behavior in favor of what they believe to be kindness.

Making better comments and criticisms

Conrad Frommelt urges readers to act in respect and consideration of writers when commenting on articles. | Illustration by David Rhee/THE CHIMES
Conrad Frommelt urges readers to act in respect and consideration of writers when commenting on articles.
Conrad Frommelt, Writer October 8, 2014
Conrad Frommelt urges readers to act in respect and consideration of writers when commenting on articles.

Put down technology, focus on reality

| Jenny Oetzell/THE CHIMES
Madison Miller considers the effect that technology has on our lives.
Madison Miller, Writer October 7, 2014
Madison Miller considers the effect that technology has on our lives.

Pressure of a first-generation college student

Sarah Pineda shares her experiences as the first member of her family to attend college. | Anna Warner/THE CHIMES
Sarah Pineda shares her experiences as the first member of her family to attend college.
Sarah Pineda, Writer October 7, 2014
Sarah Pineda shares her experiences as the first member of her family to attend college.

Always do what you are afraid to do

Freshman Paul Poulis, born with Spastic Diplegia Cerebral Palsy, encourages students to conquer their fears and push themselves to their fullest potential.  | Katie Evensen/THE CHIMES
Paul Poulis encourages students to conquer their fears and push themselves to their fullest potential.
Samantha Dammann, Writer October 7, 2014
Paul Poulis encourages students to conquer their fears and push themselves to their fullest potential.

Social energy, not shyness, defines introverts

Students show their outgoing side during Midnight Madness last year. | Tomber Su/THE CHIMES [file photo]
Catherine Streng considers what it means to be an introvert and how that affects a person's social life.
Catherine Streng, Writer October 7, 2014
Catherine Streng considers what it means to be an introvert and how that affects a person's social life.

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.