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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Why we must not become tame

Stefan Carlson motivates students to have a life of adventure, beginning with a reference to Bilbo being encouraged by Gandalf to stop foolish interests and find adventure, saying, "It’s out there." | images.bwwstatic.com [Creative Commons]
Stefan Carlson challenges Christians to embrace a life of adventure.
Stefan Carlson, Writer February 4, 2014
Stefan Carlson challenges Christians to embrace a life of adventure.

Huckabee’s comments are indicative of a losing trend

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Shaefer Bagwell explains how Republicans are losing the War on Women.
Shaefer Bagwell, Writer February 3, 2014
Shaefer Bagwell explains how Republicans are losing the War on Women.

Why I let my NRA membership expire

R.J. Winans presents his National Rifle Association membership card, which he let expire at the end of last year. | Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
R.J. Winans responds to the negativity revolving around the vice president of the National Rifle Association.
Robert James Winans, Writer February 3, 2014
R.J. Winans responds to the negativity revolving around the vice president of the National Rifle Association.

Don’t miss the messy manger

Biola students reenact the manger scene during the Christmas chapel. Opinions editor R.J. Winans embraces the reality of Christ's birth while moving past the superficial perfect manger scene.  | Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
R.J. Winans embraces the reality of Christ's birth while moving past the superficial perfect manger scene.
Robert James Winans, Writer December 17, 2013
R.J. Winans embraces the reality of Christ's birth while moving past the superficial perfect manger scene.

Staff Editorial: We need a study week

The Chimes staff proposes a dead week to prepare for finals. | admissions.vanderbilt.edu [Creative Commons]
The Chimes staff proposes a dead week to prepare for finals.
Chimes Staff, Writer December 11, 2013
The Chimes staff proposes a dead week to prepare for finals.

Reflections on the life and death of Loren Baker

A.J. Ranson provides tribute to his dear former art professor through an artistic illustration. | Illustration by A.J. Ranson
Alumnus A.J. Ranson reflects on the passing of Loren Baker and celebrates the person he was.
A.J. Ranson, Writer December 11, 2013
Alumnus A.J. Ranson reflects on the passing of Loren Baker and celebrates the person he was.

Changing concept of the American family

Stefan Carlson points out the shift taking place in the American family. | www.punkrocklibertarians.com [Creative Commons]
Stefan Carlson points out the shift taking place in the American family.
Stefan Carlson, Writer December 11, 2013
Stefan Carlson points out the shift taking place in the American family.

Words from the Wise: A theory of festivity

David Turner comments on our cultural obsession with being festive. | Lena Smith/THE CHIMES
David Turner comments on our cultural obsession with being festive.
David Turner, Writer December 11, 2013
David Turner comments on our cultural obsession with being festive.

Upon the occasion of my graduation

Senior Jared Dobbs, freelance writer for The Chimes, expresses his thankfulness as his time at Biola comes to an end. | Tomber Su/THE CHIMES
Freelance writer Jared Dobbs expresses his thankfulness as his time at Biola comes to an end.
Jared Dobbs, Writer December 10, 2013
Freelance writer Jared Dobbs expresses his thankfulness as his time at Biola comes to an end.

Corey’s Corner: China and the spirit of giving

| Photo courtesy of University Communications and Marketing
President Barry Corey reflects on how China has become the leader in Bible production and exportation.
President Barry Corey, Writer December 4, 2013
President Barry Corey reflects on how China has become the leader in Bible production and exportation.

Staff Editorial: Here comes Santa Claus

The Chimes staff contemplates whether Christians should participate in the Santa tradition. | wikimedia.org [Creative Commons]
The Chimes staff contemplates whether Christians should participate in the Santa tradition.
Chimes Staff, Writer December 4, 2013
The Chimes staff contemplates whether Christians should participate in the Santa tradition.

Political Party: America’s nuclear deal with Iran is too good to be true

Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
The new Iranian Nuclear Pact will only limit Iran's program.
Jessica Powers, Writer December 3, 2013
The new Iranian Nuclear Pact will only limit Iran's program.