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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Preparing yourself for the rest of the semester

Karl Reimer is the 2014 Opinions apprentice for The Chimes. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES
With the end of the semester approaching, Karl Reimer gives tips to stay motivated.
Karl Reimer, Writer April 8, 2014
With the end of the semester approaching, Karl Reimer gives tips to stay motivated.

Staff Editorial: Go out and play

Board games like Apples To Apples, Catchphrase and Monopoly as shown here, are great ways to get to know friends over Spring Break. | wikimedia.org/CREATIVE COMMONS
The Chimes staff gives some ideas of things to do during spring break.
Chimes Staff, Writer April 7, 2014
The Chimes staff gives some ideas of things to do during spring break.

The significance of hospitality

Paul Sobecki, a student at Ohio State University, invites his blog readers inside his summer home. Stefan Carlson recounts his experience with the extremely hospitable Mongolians during a mission trip and how that plays into our lives. | fisher.osu.edu/Creative Commons
Stefan Carlson emphasizes the importance of hospitality in America.
Stefan Carlson, Writer April 2, 2014
Stefan Carlson emphasizes the importance of hospitality in America.

A call to re-examine our view of diversity

Senior Whitney Luigs is a freelance writer for the Opinions section. | Amylia Lewis/THE CHIMES
Whitney Luigs calls for a sincere pursuit of reconciliation on campus.
Whitney Luigs, Writer April 2, 2014
Whitney Luigs calls for a sincere pursuit of reconciliation on campus.

Corey’s Corner: living the deeper life

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President Barry Corey wants students to ponder their soul's development throughout college.
President Barry Corey, Writer April 1, 2014
President Barry Corey wants students to ponder their soul's development throughout college.

Embrace your Orthodox brothers and sisters in Christ

Junior Caitlyn David is a freelance writer for the Opinions section. | Karin Jensen/THE CHIMES
Caitlin David encourages Biolans to engage with Christians of different traditions.
Caitlin David, Writer April 1, 2014
Caitlin David encourages Biolans to engage with Christians of different traditions.

Routine scripts exist at any kind of church

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Melanie Kim addresses the tendency to "go through the motions" of church.
Melanie Kim, Writer March 26, 2014
Melanie Kim addresses the tendency to "go through the motions" of church.

Staff Editorial: arguing against passive aggressive speech in dealing with people

The Chimes staff encourages readers that conflict does not always have to be negative.
Chimes Staff, Writer March 26, 2014
The Chimes staff encourages readers that conflict does not always have to be negative.

The place of God in a fast-paced world

Biola students rush past the library between classes. Biola ranked 177 out of 281 schools on the National Universities list, which is topped by universities like Princeton, Yale and Harvard. | Tomber Su/THE CHIMES
Karl Reimer explains the importance of devoting time to God in the midst of busy schedules.
Karl Reimer, Writer March 26, 2014
Karl Reimer explains the importance of devoting time to God in the midst of busy schedules.

Making sense of the Ukrainian crisis

The crisis continues in Ukraine. Stefan encourages readers to be in prayer during the continued conflict. | wikimedia.org/Creative Commons
Stefan Carlson takes a closer look at the Ukrainian crisis and encourages readers to be in prayer about the escalating situation.
Stefan Carlson, Writer March 26, 2014
Stefan Carlson takes a closer look at the Ukrainian crisis and encourages readers to be in prayer about the escalating situation.

Myths of being a Torrey student

Torrey students discuss a book during class in Sutherland Hall. Christina Bryson, senior Torrey student, displaces the myths of being a Torrey student. | Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES
Christina Bryson explains some common myths applied to Torrey students.
Christina Bryson, Writer March 24, 2014
Christina Bryson explains some common myths applied to Torrey students.

Staff Editorial: America’s struggles with cultural ignorance

A boy holds an American flag during the 2009 National Memorial Day Concert in Washington, D.C. The Chimes staff begins a conversation about the cultural ignorance of Americans.
The Chimes staff examines how national pride is causing Americans to be culturally and globally ignorant.
Chimes Staff, Writer March 19, 2014
The Chimes staff examines how national pride is causing Americans to be culturally and globally ignorant.