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The Chimes

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The Chimes

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.

Maintaining the momentum after Missions Conference

On Wednesday night, students gather in the SUB to worship. | Emily Arnold/THE CHIMES
Austin May argues that Biolans should take advantage of the spiritual momentum gained at Missions Conference and be willing to expand it.
Austin May, Writer March 19, 2013
Austin May argues that Biolans should take advantage of the spiritual momentum gained at Missions Conference and be willing to expand it.

Biolans should hold each other to high standards

John Buchanan/THE CHIMES
Shaefer Bagwell argues that the Biola community needs to improve at making and accepting criticism.
Shaefer Bagwell, Writer March 17, 2013
Shaefer Bagwell argues that the Biola community needs to improve at making and accepting criticism.

Challenging young Christians instead of spoon-feeding them

John Buchanan/THE CHIMES
Shaefer Bagwell argues that young Christians need to be challenged in their faith instead of spoon-fed.
Shaefer Bagwell, Writer March 13, 2013
Shaefer Bagwell argues that young Christians need to be challenged in their faith instead of spoon-fed.

Paul filibuster brings moral issues of drone strikes to the forefront

A MQ-9 Reaper flies above Creech AFB during a local training mission in Nevada. | U.S. Air Force photo by Paul Ridgeway [Creative Commons]
John Reid argues that "drone attacks" play a major role in the injustice in the world.
John Reid, Writer March 13, 2013
John Reid argues that "drone attacks" play a major role in the injustice in the world.