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The Chimes

The importance of a second language

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Catherine Streng encourages readers that it is never too late to learn a foreign language.
Catherine Streng, Writer May 11, 2014
Catherine Streng encourages readers that it is never too late to learn a foreign language.

Get productive this summer

Ashley Evaro is a freelance writer for the Opinions section. | Natalie Lockard/THE CHIMES
Ashley Evaro encourages students to use summer break as an opportunity to accomplish projects.
Ashley Evaro, Writer May 7, 2014
Ashley Evaro encourages students to use summer break as an opportunity to accomplish projects.

The power of ‘sorry’: How apologies saved my year

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Heather Leith takes a look back at her year as editor-in-chief, and shares the one word that has defined and shaped her experience.
Heather Leith, Writer May 7, 2014
Heather Leith takes a look back at her year as editor-in-chief, and shares the one word that has defined and shaped her experience.

Dark days, darker nights: Where do you go when there is no one to go to?

Samuel Alex, a junior, is a frequent writer for the Opinions section. | Nick MacNeill/THE CHIMES
Samuel Alex urges readers to remember Jesus' constant presence in times of loneliness.
Samuel Alex, Writer May 6, 2014
Samuel Alex urges readers to remember Jesus' constant presence in times of loneliness.

Words from a wise guy: a capsule of life lessons

Adjunct professor for the English Department, Larry Smith. | Katie Juranek/THE CHIMES
Larry Smith shares a list of "do's and don'ts" for your life.
Larry Smith, Writer May 6, 2014
Larry Smith shares a list of "do's and don'ts" for your life.

Advice for Imperfect Perfectionists

Opinions staff writer for 2013-14, Stefan Carlson. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES
Stefan Carlson encourages readers to stop pursuing perfection, and to start embracing the freedom they have in Christ.
Stefan Carlson, Writer May 6, 2014
Stefan Carlson encourages readers to stop pursuing perfection, and to start embracing the freedom they have in Christ.

Corey’s Corner: multi-ethnic programs at Biola University

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President Barry Corey encourages students to embrace the mosaic of ethnic backgrounds.
President Barry Corey, Writer April 30, 2014
President Barry Corey encourages students to embrace the mosaic of ethnic backgrounds.

The dangers of study drugs

Senior Gisele Tremblay discusses the harmful effects of Adderall when misused by students to increase focus while studying. | wikimedia.org/CREATIVE COMMONS
Gisele Tremblay explores the issue of Adderall use amongst college students.
Gisele Tremblay, Writer April 30, 2014
Gisele Tremblay explores the issue of Adderall use amongst college students.

Don’t be a church freeloader

Anders Corey | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES
Anders Corey urges students to stop attending church on autopilot and to start investing.
Anders Corey, Writer April 30, 2014
Anders Corey urges students to stop attending church on autopilot and to start investing.

The importance of gratitude

Karl Reimer is the 2014 Opinions apprentice for The Chimes. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES
Karl Reimer explains the importance of having gratitude in our daily lives.
Karl Reimer, Writer April 30, 2014
Karl Reimer explains the importance of having gratitude in our daily lives.

Acknowledging modern day racism

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Stefan Carlson urges readers to acknowledge modern day racism and the inequality that can still be found in America today.
Stefan Carlson, Writer April 29, 2014
Stefan Carlson urges readers to acknowledge modern day racism and the inequality that can still be found in America today.

Caring for creation is an act of worship

Junior Amy Miller talks with Biola Organic Garden founder and assistant professor of biology Jason Tresser during the tour for Creation Care Week at Biola. Tresser established the Garden in 2009 and it has been producing consumable products for three years. | Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
Robert James Winans reflects upon the biblical mandate to care for creation.
Robert James Winans, Writer April 9, 2014
Robert James Winans reflects upon the biblical mandate to care for creation.