The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Five things more unsanitary than a toilet seat

Toilet seats contain merely 49 microbes per square inch, whereas many other things are more infected with germs and hardly ever get sanitized.
Every time you sit down on the toilet, you make sure to put down the paper protector, right? But when was the last time you ran a Lysol disinfectant wipe over your cell phone? How about your keyboard? Or steering wheel?
October 1, 2008
Every time you sit down on the toilet, you make sure to put down the paper protector, right? But when was the last time you ran a Lysol disinfectant wipe over your cell phone? How about your keyboard? Or steering wheel?

Getting to know your senior athletes

Danielle Gomes and Nick Bautista share common perspectives in balancing school and sports while preparing for life after graduation in the spring semester. Photo by Christina Schantz
Danielle Gomes, 21, is a nursing major from Hanford, Calif. and is a mid-distance runner on the cross country and track team. Nick Bautista, 21, is a business major from Orange, Calif. who plays center midfield for Biola men’s soccer.
October 1, 2008
Danielle Gomes, 21, is a nursing major from Hanford, Calif. and is a mid-distance runner on the cross country and track team. Nick Bautista, 21, is a business major from Orange, Calif. who plays center midfield for Biola men’s soccer.

Athletes in the crowd

Curtis Jones and Kevin Fox have both competed in high-level sports leagues. Jones ran track at James Madison University, a Division 1 school. Fox played baseball professionally after being drafted by the Houston Astros. Photo by Ashley Guerriero
There are countless kids who dream of playing under those bright field lights or being in the spotlight of the sports media. The truth is, not everyone ends up like an A-Rod or Michael Phelps. For seniors Kevin Fox and Curtis Jones, their lives represent the reality that sometimes dreams can change unexpectedly.
September 25, 2008
There are countless kids who dream of playing under those bright field lights or being in the spotlight of the sports media. The truth is, not everyone ends up like an A-Rod or Michael Phelps. For seniors Kevin Fox and Curtis Jones, their lives represent the reality that sometimes dreams can change unexpectedly.

Intramurals kick into gear

Abraham Christian attacks the opposing team in Chase Gymnasium at an intramural game as he propels his team, Team Zissou, to a well-fought victory. Photo by Shalom Bako
The semester is now getting into full swing, the professors are piling on the homework, students are pulling all-nighters, and Common Grounds is becoming busier in the late evening hours. But there is something that students can look forward to without the pressure of academics: intramurals.
September 25, 2008
The semester is now getting into full swing, the professors are piling on the homework, students are pulling all-nighters, and Common Grounds is becoming busier in the late evening hours. But there is something that students can look forward to without the pressure of academics: intramurals.

Women’s volleyball still undefeated

The women’s volleyball team, currently ranked fourth, has a 15-0 record, defeating everyone in their path at the APU Cougar Classic early in the season and more recently sweeping Vanguard, Westmont and Point Loma.. Photo by Mike Villa
Another week, another two wins for Biola’s undefeated volleyball team. On Saturday, Biola traveled to San Diego to take on the then fifth-ranked Point Loma Sea Lions. Biola wrapped up the evening by winning with little difficulty, finishing 25-10, 25-18 and 25-17, while holding Point Loma to a minuscule .038 hitting percentage.
September 25, 2008
Another week, another two wins for Biola’s undefeated volleyball team. On Saturday, Biola traveled to San Diego to take on the then fifth-ranked Point Loma Sea Lions. Biola wrapped up the evening by winning with little difficulty, finishing 25-10, 25-18 and 25-17, while holding Point Loma to a minuscule .038 hitting percentage.

Biola fall sports start strong

Biola's fall sports teams are starting off their seasons with great scores, well-played games, and a plethora of talented athletes.
While most of the students arrive a few days before school starts, most of the athletes have been here at least a week longer. Fall sports begin immediately when school starts and right now they are in full swing. Biola’s fall sports are off to a great start.
September 25, 2008
While most of the students arrive a few days before school starts, most of the athletes have been here at least a week longer. Fall sports begin immediately when school starts and right now they are in full swing. Biola’s fall sports are off to a great start.

The dangers of sleep deprivation

Sleep, though often one of the first things to be sacrificed in one's daily life, is proven to assist in one's memory, energy, and emotions.
Most people, especially students, regularly operate in a state of sleep deprivation. Sleep is usually the first thing to be sacrificed in the context of daily life. Who has time to sleep when there are things to be done? The amount of sleep a person needs is based on the individual. Depending on age, lifestyle, sleep homeostasis and circadian rhythms, everyone requires different amounts.
September 23, 2008
Most people, especially students, regularly operate in a state of sleep deprivation. Sleep is usually the first thing to be sacrificed in the context of daily life. Who has time to sleep when there are things to be done? The amount of sleep a person needs is based on the individual. Depending on age, lifestyle, sleep homeostasis and circadian rhythms, everyone requires different amounts.

Women’s volleyball continues to prevail over rival teams

Freshman outside hitter, Kim Russell slides for a dig off of a block in Biola's game against Westmont Saturday night in Chase Gymnasium, which they won in a 25-7, 25-18, 25-22 sweep. Photo by Christina Schantz
It was a busy week for Biola volleyball, as they kicked off their regular season against three GSAC opponents. After a dominating preseason against non-conference competition, the Eagles battled Vanguard, rival Westmont, and San Diego Christian. Biola started the week with a ten-game win streak, the product of two preseason tournaments and matches against NCAA Division II opponents, and hoped to carry over their strong play into their first real test of the season, played last Thursday against 13th ranked Vanguard University.
September 18, 2008
It was a busy week for Biola volleyball, as they kicked off their regular season against three GSAC opponents. After a dominating preseason against non-conference competition, the Eagles battled Vanguard, rival Westmont, and San Diego Christian. Biola started the week with a ten-game win streak, the product of two preseason tournaments and matches against NCAA Division II opponents, and hoped to carry over their strong play into their first real test of the season, played last Thursday against 13th ranked Vanguard University.

Men’s soccer takes down the Academy of the Arts

After a 48-year history of soccer at Biola, the men’s team has set the highest winning record for the start of a season with a 5-0-0 record so far this year. The Academy of the Arts left Al Barbour field on Monday afternoon with a 4-1 deficit loss against the Eagles of Biola, and a long ride home to San Francisco ahead. The Eagles out shot the Knights 24-6.
September 18, 2008
After a 48-year history of soccer at Biola, the men’s team has set the highest winning record for the start of a season with a 5-0-0 record so far this year. The Academy of the Arts left Al Barbour field on Monday afternoon with a 4-1 deficit loss against the Eagles of Biola, and a long ride home to San Francisco ahead. The Eagles out shot the Knights 24-6.

Getting to know your transfer athletes

Josh Miller, a transfer from the University of San Diego and Kennedy Chongo, who transferred from Trinity International University both have joined the athletic teams of Biola this year.
Josh Miller is a transfer student from Chino Hills, Calif. He has transferred from the University of San Diego where he played basketball. Kennedy Chongo is a transfer student from Lusaka, Zambia. He transferred from Trinity International University and is now on Biola’s men’s soccer team.
September 18, 2008
Josh Miller is a transfer student from Chino Hills, Calif. He has transferred from the University of San Diego where he played basketball. Kennedy Chongo is a transfer student from Lusaka, Zambia. He transferred from Trinity International University and is now on Biola’s men’s soccer team.

Biola alum Solomon Mercado tears up the Filipino courts

Solomon Mercado is a 2007 Biola graduate was drafted into the Philippine Basketball Association as the fifth overall pick during the annual draft held on Aug. 31, 2008.
The 2007 Biola graduate who once dominated Biola’s Chase Gymnasium was drafted into the Philippine Basketball Association as the fifth overall pick during the annual draft held on Aug. 31, 2008 at Market! Market! in Taguig, Philippines. Originally nabbed by the Philippine Alaska Aces (formerly known as Welcoat), Mercado explained the predetermined trade that sent him almost immediately to his new team, Rain or Shine, allowing him to play alongside top rookie pick, Gabe Norwood.
September 17, 2008
The 2007 Biola graduate who once dominated Biola’s Chase Gymnasium was drafted into the Philippine Basketball Association as the fifth overall pick during the annual draft held on Aug. 31, 2008 at Market! Market! in Taguig, Philippines. Originally nabbed by the Philippine Alaska Aces (formerly known as Welcoat), Mercado explained the predetermined trade that sent him almost immediately to his new team, Rain or Shine, allowing him to play alongside top rookie pick, Gabe Norwood.

The importance of eating protein

Protein is often called the building blocks of our bodies, but there is are much better reasons to allow proteins to be the foundation of any diet. Photo by Ashley Guerriero
We have heard it said that proteins are the building blocks of our bodies. This is the truth. In fact, every cell in the human body contains protein. It is found in our tissues, organs and even in our blood stream. Hundreds of the body’s proteins can be broken down into basic units that are known as the 22 amino acids.
September 16, 2008
We have heard it said that proteins are the building blocks of our bodies. This is the truth. In fact, every cell in the human body contains protein. It is found in our tissues, organs and even in our blood stream. Hundreds of the body’s proteins can be broken down into basic units that are known as the 22 amino acids.
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