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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The enneagram test should not define personality

The enneagram test should not define personality traits.
The enneagram helps people understand their strengths, but it should not define personality.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor November 15, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Nov. 14, 2019). From club icebreakers to classroom conversations, “what’s your enneagram number?” is a question Biola students hear nearly every day. The enneagram is a personality test that stems from the Greek word “ennea,” meaning nine,...

From leading troops to leading Christians

Gallmeier is pursuing a degree to become a chaplain for veterans.
Kevin Gallmeier, a theology student and Purple Heart recipient, now pursues a future in ministry and leadership.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief November 15, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Nov. 14, 2019). Kevin Gallmeier was clearing out a building in Iraq alongside a fellow marine. Enemies were close at hand, when suddenly a grenade was thrown near the two marines. In an instant, Gallmeier grabbed his brother-in-arms and threw him over...

SCORR conference almost didn’t get funded, here’s why.

SCORR is a 24 year tradition and the students and faculty are excited to continue the conversation on diversity.
SCORR’s new $4,865 proposal passed through an SGA senate majority vote last week.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor November 14, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Nov. 14, 2019). Despite the long concerns of balancing the financials due to a decrease in the Student Government Association’s budget, SGA senators and Student Congress On Racial Reconciliation Conference directors came together and effectively passed...

Meet the Biola trustee at the center of Orange County’s massive public education battle

Al Mijares is in a standoff with the Orange County Board of Education over proposed budget cuts for the 2019-20 school year.
Orange County Department of Education superintendent Al Mijares is currently in a legal standoff with his own department’s board due to disagreements over budget cuts.
Austin Green, Managing Editor November 14, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Nov. 14, 2019). Al Mijares, the superintendent of Orange County’s Department of Education and a longtime Biola trustee, is in a heated standoff with the Orange County Board of Education over proposed budget cuts for the 2019-20 school year. The deadlock...

Men’s cross country heads to NCAA National Championship

Senior long distance runner Gabe Plendcio strides through the PacWest Championships where he won the individual championship for the second year in a row.
For the first time in school history, the Eagles earned an at-large bid and will be competing in the Division II National Championships.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 14, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Nov. 14, 2019). Men’s cross country, back-to-back PacWest champions, returned home from Monmouth, Oregon, where they took sixth in the PacWest Regional Championship. While an impressive and promising placement for the Eagles, they were unsure if they...

Senior nursing majors trade jerseys for scrubs

Senior outside hitter Becca Branch spikes the ball forcefully over the net for one of many kills she's had this season.
Varsity athletes reflect on juggling nursing school with DII athletics.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor November 2, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 31, 2019). It takes many months to form a single habit. Perfecting a craft takes years. Nursing students accrue thousands of hours within the walls of hospitals and classes. Athletes also find themselves consumed with long days between early morning...

Theatre 21 shoots for the stars with “Silent Sky”

Freshman theatre major Allyson Hoy, junior theatre major Hannah Hines and senior theatre major Lexi Pasch rehearse for "Silent SKy."
Take a sneak peek of Theatre 21’s upcoming production.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor November 2, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 31, 2019). Themes of female empowerment and astronomical brilliance saturate Theatre 21’s production of “Silent Sky.” From its compelling storyline to its experimental setup, audiences can expect a thoughtful, entertaining production.   INNOVATIVE...

Student workers given new jobs after grounds crew gets outsourced

Sophomore Kinesiology major Evan Peters works a morning shift with a leaf blower - a shift he will not have for long.
Grounds crew will be handled by a company named BrightView, moving student workers throughout facilities management.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief November 2, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 31, 2019). At 6 a.m., as the sun rose, senior business major Harrison Langer would begin his day as a grounds crew worker. Most mornings he would lug around a heavy leaf blower to clean the campus of debris. Other days, he traded his leaf blower...

Women’s basketball hopes unity brings success

The women's basketball team comes together for one common goal, winning the 2019-20 NCAA Dll PacWest championship.
The Eagles drive home faith in action as the basis for their upcoming season.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 1, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 31, 2019). Phillipians 2:2 says, “Complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind and purpose.” Head coach Alan Nakamura is forming his team’s structure around this verse and being one...

President Trump’s foreign policy is effective

President Trump’s foreign policy is effective
The president’s foreign policy has created a safer world.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor November 1, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 31, 2019). Followed by American K-9 units and U.S. Special Forces, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi fled into a tunnel hidden within a compound in Northern Syria during a nighttime raid on Oct. 26. With the Special Forces following closely behind the K-9 Unit,...

Trump’s foreign policy has more losses than wins

President Trump's aggressive approach to foreign policy did not result in positive relations with North Korea.
Although aggressive and active, Trump’s foreign policy has been largely ineffective in accomplishing America’s goals.
Marc DeJager, Staff Writer (Fall 2019) November 1, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 31, 2019). Anyone entering national politics inevitably has a plan to fix foreign policy for good, and everyone inevitably either gives up or fails to achieve their goals. Foreign policy is as complex as it is fun to talk about, and every sitting...

Former pop star moonwalks for missions

Susantio won first place at Punk 'n' Pie with his spot-on Jackson impression.
Gavin Susantio was a pop star in Indonesia before turning to Biola to pursue apologetics.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor October 31, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 31, 2019). Junior philosophy major Gavin Susantio won hearts at this year’s Punk ‘n’ Pie, where he moonwalked his way through a smattering of Michael Jackson’s greatest hits, from “Thriller” to “Billie Jean.” Before taking the stage...