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The Chimes

Season of Advent a time to reorient and be intentionally thoughtful

Junior Stefanie Lin | Emily Arnold/THE CHIMES
Elizabeth Sallie encourages students to take special time to be thoughtful and prayerful during the season of Advent.
Elizabeth Sallie, Writer December 12, 2012
Elizabeth Sallie encourages students to take special time to be thoughtful and prayerful during the season of Advent.

Attendance policy reflects lack of desire to attend classes

Photo illustration of exhausted sophomore Emily Conrow choosing to sleep instead of go to class. | Emily Arnold/THE CHIMES
Shaefer Bagwell argues that professors at Biola should restructure classes to truly be academically rigorous.
Shaefer Bagwell, Writer December 12, 2012
Shaefer Bagwell argues that professors at Biola should restructure classes to truly be academically rigorous.

Staff Editorial: World AIDS day recognized almost everywhere except Biola

A red ribbon hangs at the White House to commemorate the 24th World Aids Day on December 1, 2012. | Courtesy of Elvert Barnes [Creative Commons]
World AIDS day on Dec. 1 went virtually unrecognized at Biola — why?
Chimes Staff, Writer December 6, 2012
World AIDS day on Dec. 1 went virtually unrecognized at Biola — why?

Corey’s Corner: when people just don’t get Christmas

Emily Arnold/THE CHIMES
President Barry Corey challenges students to "give it up" for Christmas.
President Barry Corey, Writer December 6, 2012
President Barry Corey challenges students to "give it up" for Christmas.

Christians should move to a vegetarian lifestyle

Grant Walter/THE CHIMES
Austin Rogers argues that based on today's treatment of animals raised to be eaten, Christians should abstain from eating meat.
Austin Rogers, Writer December 4, 2012
Austin Rogers argues that based on today's treatment of animals raised to be eaten, Christians should abstain from eating meat.

Opposing viewpoints: making the switch from Democrat to Republican

Emily Arnold/THE CHIMES
Austin May explains his transition from left wing to right wing.
Austin May, Writer November 29, 2012
Austin May explains his transition from left wing to right wing.

Opposing viewpoints: being liberal, Christian and a Biola student

Grace Delmar explains why she is hesitant to share her political beliefs on campus.
Grace Delmar, Writer November 29, 2012
Grace Delmar explains why she is hesitant to share her political beliefs on campus.

Staff Editorial: new chapel policy does not have intended effect

John Buchanan/THE CHIMES
As students rush to complete their chapel requirements, it has been observed that the new chapel policy does not seem to have the effect Spiritual Development desired.
Chimes Staff, Writer November 28, 2012
As students rush to complete their chapel requirements, it has been observed that the new chapel policy does not seem to have the effect Spiritual Development desired.

The value of understanding history and how it helps our future

Annabelle Liston argues that there is value in understanding history.
Annabelle Liston, Writer November 28, 2012
Annabelle Liston argues that there is value in understanding history.

Christians should take a deeper look at the purpose of the human body

Photo Illustration inspired by Psalm 139:14 where David says of the LORD: “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” | Grant Walter/THE CHIMES
Janine Marderian argues that Christians need to take a better look at what the human body is for before talking about other issues like body image and sexuality.
Janine Marderian, Writer November 27, 2012
Janine Marderian argues that Christians need to take a better look at what the human body is for before talking about other issues like body image and sexuality.

Thanksgiving blog: Remember the cost

Emily Arnold/THE CHIMES
Chase Andre reminds us of the cost of settling our nation
Chase Andre, Writer November 22, 2012
Chase Andre reminds us of the cost of settling our nation

On the image of God and careless usage of the term “retard”

Kevin Penfold argues that students at Biola need to be more careful with their usage of the derogatory term, "retards."
Kevin Penfold, Writer November 21, 2012
Kevin Penfold argues that students at Biola need to be more careful with their usage of the derogatory term, "retards."