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The Chimes

Authentic community is the answer for our loneliness

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Stefan Carlson points out how loneliness is a result of avoiding authentic community and individualism.
Stefan Carlson, Writer October 7, 2013
Stefan Carlson points out how loneliness is a result of avoiding authentic community and individualism.

Let’s talk about sex: it is time for a frank conversation

Closing out the Torrey Conference, speaker Mike Erre challenges students to seek the person of Christ, suggesting they "read Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, and repeat." | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES
Shaefer Bagwell discusses the need to address the topic of sex in the Christian community.
Shaefer Bagwell, Writer October 6, 2013
Shaefer Bagwell discusses the need to address the topic of sex in the Christian community.

Political Party: Are Republican efforts to defund Obamacare harmful to the party’s image?

Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
Students debate whether the GOP's efforts to defund Obamacare will hurt their reputation.
Ashley Campos & Jackson De Vight, Writer October 1, 2013
Students debate whether the GOP's efforts to defund Obamacare will hurt their reputation.

Federal shutdown begs for more emphasis on local government

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In the midst of the government shutdown, R.J. Winans encourages citizens to get involved.
Robert James Winans, Writer October 1, 2013
In the midst of the government shutdown, R.J. Winans encourages citizens to get involved.

Corey’s Corner: “Passage to India”

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President Barry Corey shares how God is working in India.
President Barry Corey, Writer September 30, 2013
President Barry Corey shares how God is working in India.

Staff Editorial: the harm of book banning

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The Chimes Staff exposes the dangers of restricted reading.
Chimes Staff, Writer September 30, 2013
The Chimes Staff exposes the dangers of restricted reading.

Staff Editorial: what the 90s taught us

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The Chimes staff reminisces on what it was like to grow up in the 90s.
Chimes Staff, Writer September 24, 2013
The Chimes staff reminisces on what it was like to grow up in the 90s.

Remember your mission to make disciples

Opinions staff writer for 2013-14, Stefan Carlson. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES
Stefan Carlson calls Christians to remember their mission to make disciples.
Stefan Carlson, Writer September 24, 2013
Stefan Carlson calls Christians to remember their mission to make disciples.

Pushing back against the lies of Billboard’s top five

Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
R.J. Winans takes a closer look at our generation through popular music.
Robert James Winans, Writer September 23, 2013
R.J. Winans takes a closer look at our generation through popular music.

A commitment to not over-commit

The Chicken Poc crew surprises the crowd with confetti during their finale dance to "Hey Ya." | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES
Sam Alex encourages students to set boundaries in order to have a better college experience.
Sam Alex, Writer September 23, 2013
Sam Alex encourages students to set boundaries in order to have a better college experience.

Moving the church from outward obsession to introspection

Rachelle Cihonski urges the church to remember Jesus' command to take the plank out of our won eye before pointing out the speck in others'. She reminds us the church is called to extend the same grace it has received - not to condemn, but to preach the truth in love. | Courtesy of Creative Commons
Rachelle Cihonski challenges Christians to examine their own sin before worrying about the sins of others.
Rachelle Cihonski, Writer September 22, 2013
Rachelle Cihonski challenges Christians to examine their own sin before worrying about the sins of others.

Political Party: Is intervention in Syria in America’s best interest?

Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
Students answer the question regarding U.S. intervention in Syria.
Devon Bozeman & Joseph Mollath, Writer September 18, 2013
Students answer the question regarding U.S. intervention in Syria.