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The Chimes

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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Staff Editorial: is it a sin to ignore creation care?

Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES
A call to be honest with ourselves and our personal attitudes toward creation care.
Chimes Staff, Writer April 24, 2013
A call to be honest with ourselves and our personal attitudes toward creation care.

Senators fail to hear Americans’ voice on the new gun bill

John Buchanan/THE CHIMES
Shaefer Bagwell argues that the United States senators failed to represent America's voice by rejecting the latest gun bill.
Shaefer Bagwell, Writer April 23, 2013
Shaefer Bagwell argues that the United States senators failed to represent America's voice by rejecting the latest gun bill.

Corey’s Corner: unity in a time of tragedy

Aaron Tang [Creative Commons]
President Corey offers insight on unity in light of the Boston marathon bombings.
President Barry Corey, Writer April 17, 2013
President Corey offers insight on unity in light of the Boston marathon bombings.

Staff Editorial: Biola Confessions abuses the practice of confession

Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES
Biola Confessions might be misusing the practice of confession.
Chimes Staff, Writer April 17, 2013
Biola Confessions might be misusing the practice of confession.

Reading reports not fulfilling their intended purpose

Daniel Garton argues that reading reports fail to accurately measure a student's academic success.
Daniel Garton, Writer April 16, 2013
Daniel Garton argues that reading reports fail to accurately measure a student's academic success.

Staff Editorial: why it’s okay a monopod was mistaken for a gun

Staff Editorial: why it's okay a monopod was mistaken for a gun
Although the mistaken gun report was alarming, it is ultimately helping the campus to become safer.
Chimes Staff, Writer April 11, 2013
Although the mistaken gun report was alarming, it is ultimately helping the campus to become safer.

Uncontrolled speech damaging to our Christian witness

John Buchanan/THE CHIMES
Sophomore Shaefer Bagwell argues that we need to reform the way we talk.
Shaefer Bagwell, Writer April 11, 2013
Sophomore Shaefer Bagwell argues that we need to reform the way we talk.

Noise complaints reflective of a deeper issue

A fence stands near Alpha blocking off the area for construction workers to build the new parking structure, set to be finished in April of 2014. | John Buchanan/THE CHIMES
Sophomore Anders Corey argues that student's should refrain from complaining about the new construction projects.
Anders Corey, Writer April 11, 2013
Sophomore Anders Corey argues that student's should refrain from complaining about the new construction projects.

Distraction in chapel: Singspiration goes too far

Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES
Robert James Winans argues that Singspiration is in danger of becoming too distracting from the actual worship experience.
Robert James Winans, Writer April 8, 2013
Robert James Winans argues that Singspiration is in danger of becoming too distracting from the actual worship experience.

Staff Editorial: how we don’t understand rape

Both men and women need to be educated about rape.
Chimes Staff, Writer March 21, 2013
Both men and women need to be educated about rape.

Words from the Wise: embracing identity in a diverse world

A graffiti artist puts the finishing touches on his piece, "Kingdom Proclamation," outside Sutherland Auditorium on Friday night. | Grant Walter/THE CHIMES
Alicia Miller discusses the importance of branching out and exploring other cultures.
Alicia Miller, Writer March 20, 2013
Alicia Miller discusses the importance of branching out and exploring other cultures.

Jewish traditions are an opportunity for connection

Photo courtesy of Edsel Little [Creative Commons]
Emily Arnold discusses what it means to be both Christian and ethnically Jewish.
Emily Arnold, Writer March 20, 2013
Emily Arnold discusses what it means to be both Christian and ethnically Jewish.