Staff Editorial: casual dating a viable option for Christians
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Casual dating needs to be redefined in order to create a better environment for men and women to be more intentional with each other.
Chimes Staff, Writer
• February 13, 2013
Words from the Wise: the Biola Bubble a positive force
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Professor Jason Oakes argues that the Biola Bubble acts as an incubator for students.
Jason Oakes, Writer
• February 13, 2013
Do females overanalyze their texts?
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Keri Lusk discusses her opinion on females' obsession with the male response to text messages.
Keri Lusk, Writer
• February 12, 2013
The dangers of a texting relationship
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Austin May argues that texting is not the best method of communication when it comes to building relationships.
Austin May, Writer
• February 12, 2013
Solo on Valentine’s Day: Why people fall through the cracks
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Jason Brown discusses how Biola culture can be alienating during Valentine's Day.
Jason Brown, Writer
• February 12, 2013
Corey’s Corner: an unlikely mentor
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Dr. Barry Corey discusses the significance of the role of the janitors within the Biola community.
President Barry Corey, Writer
• February 6, 2013
Opposing Viewpints: gun control laws not the solution to violence
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Jeff Koch expels false ideas that gun control laws will not actually mitigate violence.
Jeff Koch, Writer
• February 6, 2013
Opposing Viewpoints: strict gun control reform must happen
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Shaefer Bagwell makes the case that new gun control regulations do not actually violate our Constitutional right to bear arms.
Shaefer Bagwell, Writer
• February 6, 2013
Staff Editorial: Web filtering is a necessary annoyance
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The Chimes staff argues that the administration's web-filtering policy serves for the edification of the student body.
Chimes Staff, Writer
• February 6, 2013
Military-grade guns are inconsistent with Christian values
Austin Rogers argues that there is no redeeming reason for Christians to own military-grade firearms.
Austin Rogers, Writer
• February 5, 2013
Gun control laws alone won’t solve problem of mass shootings
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Elizabeth Sallie discusses how gun control is an inappropriate topic to discuss in the face of grief and tragedy.
Elizabeth Sallie, Writer
• February 5, 2013
Words from the Wise: UnWRAP your presents
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Biblical Studies professor Thaddeus Williams writes about biblical images of Christ and how they relate to Christmas.
Thaddeus Williams, Writer
• December 16, 2012
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Shelby LaPorte, Entertainment Editor • February 6, 2025
Powerful music reverberated off the walls and filled the Chase Gymnasium on the night of Feb. 2. Clad in draping red and white robes, the Biola...