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The Chimes
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Dr. Judith Rood talks about Jewish and Christian traditions. | Job Ang/THE CHIMES

Q&A: Judith Rood discusses Jewish and Christian traditions

Abbey Bennett and Abbey Bennett
March 28, 2012
Abbey Bennett answers submitted questions once a month in her "Dear Abbey" column. | Katie Juranek/THE CHIMES

Dear Abbey: advice on reconciliation, relationships and eating habits

Abbey Bennett, Writer
March 14, 2012
Abbey Bennett answers submitted questions once a month in her "Dear Abbey" column. | Katie Juranek/THE CHIMES

Dear Abbey: moving forward in relationships

Abbey Bennett, Writer
February 21, 2012
Abbey Bennett answers submitted questions once a month in her "Dear Abbey" column. | Katie Juranek/THE CHIMES

Dear Abbey

Abbey Bennett, Writer
February 7, 2012
The song, "Silent Night" was originally written as a poem and translated from German into English in 1863. 'Tis the season to reflect on the dark, quite night that Christ was born. | Ashley Jones/THE CHIMES

Fact of the Week: “Silent Night” originally written as poem

Abbey Bennett, Writer
December 7, 2011
The La Mirada Regional Park is within walking distance of Biola and is well known for it's massive size, pond, "world famous" Frisbee golf course, and many other recreational outlets. | Ashley Jones/THE CHIMES

Fact of the Week: discover popular parks near campus

Abbey Bennett, Writer
November 30, 2011
Grad schools are becoming more popular during these economic struggles. Biola has been recruiting and counseling potential grad-school students as application deadlines approach. | Photo by Katie Juranek/THE CHIMES, Illustration by Ashley Jones/THE CHIMES

Biola encourages students’ interest in grad school

Abbey Bennett, Writer
November 17, 2011
6th Street PR hosted a book completion celebration in honor of the students who created and published a book about baseball and the Dominican Republic though the Journalism Department on Nov. 10, 2011. Biola 6th Street PR's staff member and Biola senior, Sheena Boyd presented Dr. Corey with a photograph of the team that traveled to the Dominican Republic over spring break in 2011. | Katie Juranek/THE CHIMES

Students, faculty celebrate launch of “The Dominican Dream”

Abbey Bennett, Writer
November 12, 2011
When La Mirada was founded, it was covered with olive and citrus trees. Now, Biola's is the last standing olive grove in La Mirada, making it a "historic landmark." | Hannah Caprara/THE CHIMES

Fact of the Week: origin of La Mirada’s olive trees

Abbey Bennett, Writer
November 10, 2011
The Flour Fountain construction was completed in 2003, it was built with the hopes of creating a place for students to come together. | Job Ang/THE CHIMES

Fact of the Week: Fluor Fountain carries legacy of former AS president

Abbey Bennett, Writer
November 2, 2011
Students flee campus during conference weekends. These are some of the popular places they go. | Courtesy of Google

Fact of the Week: Torrey weekend

Abbey Bennett, Writer
October 27, 2011
Torrey, then and now. | Ashley Jones/THE CHIMES

Fact of the Week: history of Torrey Conference

Abbey Bennett, Writer
October 19, 2011
| Job Ang/THE CHIMES

Fact of the Week: fair trade coffee on campus

Abbey Bennett, Writer
October 13, 2011
Steven Lungu shared his story on Sunday, October 2, 2011 at Granada Heights Friends Church. He will be speaking at chapel this Friday, October 7. | Ashley Jones/THE CHIMES

Stephen Lungu: from Zimbabwean gang member to follower of Christ

Abbey Bennett, Writer
October 5, 2011
Biola discontinues 10 academic programs.

Fact of the Week: the bell tower rings three times a day

Abbey Bennett, Writer
October 5, 2011
Maja Engelhardt, the artist whose art is being featured from September 20-October 13, poses alongside Roberta Ahmanson, Biola’s visionary-in-residence. | Ashley Jones/THE CHIMES

The heart behind Biola visionary’s theme Sacred Space

Abbey Bennett, Writer
September 28, 2011
Getting the facts straight: Biola's day of prayer will be on October 5, 2011.| Jessica Lindner/THE CHIMES

Fact of the Week: Biola’s day of prayer

Abbey Bennett, Writer
September 28, 2011
Getting the facts straight: Open Hours. | Katie Juranek/THE CHIMES

Fact of the Week: open hours

Abbey Bennett, Writer
September 21, 2011
Flags were placed on Metzger Lawn on September 11, 2011 in the shape of a cross, in honor of the 10th year anniversary of the attacks. | Tyler Otte/THE CHIMES

Biola’s untold stories of 9/11

Abbey Bennett, Writer
September 15, 2011
Junior Celiz Aguilar orders Bionicos (a specialty fruit, granola and sweet cream snack), from Azucar Cafe. Some local restaurants and businesses give Biola students discounts with valid I.D. | Katie Juranek/THE CHIMES

Fact of the Week: local discounts for students

Abbey Bennett, Writer
September 14, 2011
Intercultural Studies Major and Junior, Sarah Comiskey shares her study abroad experiences. |Photo courtesy of Sarah Comiskey

New study abroad program in Ecuador attracts first Biola student

Abbey Bennett, Writer
September 9, 2011
A dorm room is seen in Horton with a unique set up. | Photo Illustration by Job Ang/THE CHIMES

Fact of the Week: dorm room protocol

Abbey Bennett, Writer
September 8, 2011
The fifty dollar "pick a flower" fine was proven a myth, never debunked in order to encourage students to keep from picking campus flowers. | Katie Juranek/THE CHIMES

Fact of the Week: flowers and fines

Abbey Bennett, Writer
September 2, 2011

Commencement speaker Libby Little entitles her talk “Nuristani Goat Cheese”

Abbey Bennett, Writer
May 18, 2011
A "Persimmon" film poster greets audience members on Friday, May 13, 2011. | Job Ang/THE CHIMES

Student film “Persimmon” premieres before sold-out audience

Abbey Bennett, Writer
May 16, 2011
"Knowing Grace" combines spiritual disciplines with student reflections

“Knowing Grace” combines spiritual disciplines with student reflections

Abbey Bennett, Writer
May 4, 2011
Professor Judith Rood, with the help of her Jewish/Christian/Muslim relations class, has implemented the first Holocaust Awareness Week at Biola. | Kelsey Heng/THE CHIMES

Biola professor brings first Holocaust Awareness Week to campus

Abbey Bennett, Writer
April 16, 2011
Junior Juana Carrillo and freshman Vanessa Gonzalez helped put together a benefit concert on Friday, April I to help those affected by the recent events in Japan, all proceeds were given to the organization Asian Access. | Katie Juranek/THE CHIMES

Japan Benefit Concert raises awareness and funds [Updated]

Abbey Bennett, Writer
April 1, 2011
Judith Hill performs at Crowell on Thursday, March 25, 2011. Job Ang/THE CHIMES

Judith Hill wears her faith, sings for God and people

Abbey Bennett, Writer
March 30, 2011

Judith Hill to perform concert Biola

Abbey Bennett, Writer
March 23, 2011

Biola students producing Japanese film [Pt 2]

Abbey Bennett, Writer
March 15, 2011
Actors Yugo Saso and Masayuki Yui rehearse their lines from behind the viewfinder of the RED camera used by the Persimmon film crew. The scene takes part in the bedroom where the main character deals with the focus of the film, his impending death. | Photo Courtesy of Jordan Nakamura

Biola film students shoot project in Japan

Abbey Bennett, Writer
March 9, 2011
Carly Mayberry, once a reporter for the Hollywood Reporter, is now transitioning into a position as a Biola professor in the English department. | Photo courtesy of Carly Mayberry

Biola professor brings professional experience to the classroom

Abbey Bennett, Writer
February 23, 2011
Sophomore Sam Suksiri lit up the “Shine at Dinnertime” online competition with his pulled pork recipe, winning $10,000 through the Food Network. The cooking challenge rules were to create a dish using Worcestershire sauce and to make a cooking segment video. Suksiri was one of six finalists to win the prize money. | Mike Villa/THE CHIMES

Biola sophomore wins cash prize from Food Network

Abbey Bennett, Writer
February 16, 2011
Rebecca is one of the many women of the Luwero district in Uganda, where Biola alumna visitied in 2008. | Photo courtesy: Shanley Knox

Biola alumna aids needy Ugandans

Abbey Bennett, Writer
February 10, 2011

Multi-ethnic films address hot topics

Abbey Bennett, Writer
November 11, 2010
Notable members of the Biola community turned out Thursday for the release of Muehlhoff's new book "Authentic Communication."

Muehlhoff launches book for J.P. Moreland’s series

Abbey Bennett, Writer
October 1, 2010
Fred Sanders, associate professor at Torrey Honors Institute, speaks on his topic of specialty, Trinitarian Theology, at the release event for his new book, "Deep Things of God: The Trinity Changes Everything." The event was hosted by the apologetics department on Sept. 27.

Sanders authors readable book on the Trinity

Abbey Bennett, Writer
September 29, 2010

Fresno names tiny town after Biola

Abbey Bennett, Writer
September 29, 2010

Anaheim prayer breakfast is well-attended

Abbey Bennett, Writer
September 23, 2010

More parents are using Facebook to connect with their kids

Abbey Bennett, Writer
September 17, 2010
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