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From this side: perspectives from our staff

Chimes Staff, Writer
December 9, 2014
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Ferguson protests needs leadership and communication

Chimes Staff, Writer
December 3, 2014
Although loneliness is a common feeling around campus, the skills gained through intentional solitude can help to mitigate some of the negative effects associated with loneliness. | Courtesy of Ian Heisler

No shame in solitude

Chimes Staff, Writer
November 18, 2014
Photo illustration Jess Byrd/THE CHIMES

Courageous living

Chimes Staff, Writer
November 12, 2014
Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES [file photo]

Worship transcends words

Chimes Staff, Writer
November 5, 2014
| Graphic by Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES

Christians, get to the point

Chimes Staff, Writer
October 28, 2014
The Chimes staff considers what it means to forgive someone. | Illustrations by Jessica Byrd/THE CHIMES

Should we forgive the unapologetic

Chimes Staff, Writer
October 14, 2014
The Chimes Staff addresses what it means to avoid negativity and be thankful for what Biola has to offer. | Graphic by Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES

Anonymity breeds a culture of negativity

Chimes Staff, Writer
October 7, 2014
Students walk by a Hands for Africa booth on campus. The Chimes Staff questions the use of guilt and abrasiveness as an effective technique for raising awareness for missions. | Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES

Guilting us into donating misses the point

Chimes Staff, Writer
September 22, 2014
| Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES

Keep the art coming

Chimes Staff, Writer
September 17, 2014
Freshman forward Riley Waldeck kicks the ball to an open teammate on the Sept 9 game against Antelope Valley. | Kalli Thommen/THE CHIMES

Staff Editorial: Why we do not do what we could do

Chimes Staff, Writer
September 10, 2014
Board games like Apples To Apples, Catchphrase and Monopoly as shown here, are great ways to get to know friends over Spring Break. | wikimedia.org/CREATIVE COMMONS

Staff Editorial: Go out and play

Chimes Staff, Writer
April 7, 2014

Staff Editorial: arguing against passive aggressive speech in dealing with people

Chimes Staff, Writer
March 26, 2014
A boy holds an American flag during the 2009 National Memorial Day Concert in Washington, D.C. The Chimes staff begins a conversation about the cultural ignorance of Americans.

Staff Editorial: America’s struggles with cultural ignorance

Chimes Staff, Writer
March 19, 2014
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Tech Talk: Ten apps to organize your life

Chimes Staff, Writer
March 18, 2014
Illustration by Jenna Schmidt/THE CHIMES

Staff Editorial: This Missions Conference, don’t force yourself to feel

Chimes Staff, Writer
March 11, 2014
Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES

Staff Editorial: Give us a comprehensive events calendar

Chimes Staff, Writer
March 4, 2014
Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES

Staff Editorial: We are responsible for more than political correctness

Chimes Staff, Writer
February 26, 2014
Campaign manager Taylor Crouch celebrates with AS vice president elect Ashley Panko and president elect Tyler Hormel in Hart Hall. The team won with a record-breaking 973 votes — 54.6 percent of total ballots cast. “I want to start building school spirit tomorrow. The real work starts now,” Hormel said. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Hormel/Panko and Storm each win AS and SMU elections with 54.6 percent of vote

Chimes Staff, Writer
February 21, 2014
Marcus Smart, a sophomore NCAA basketball player from Oklahoma State University, was put on a three-game suspension for pushing a fan during a game against Texas Tech University. The Chimes staff addresses the pressure that is put on young athletes to be role models. | www.okstate.com

Staff Editorial: The role-model pressure on young athletes

Chimes Staff, Writer
February 18, 2014
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Staff Editorial: Pay attention to world news

Chimes Staff, Writer
February 12, 2014
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14 things to do in Southern California in 2014

Chimes Staff, Writer
February 4, 2014
The Chimes staff proposes a dead week to prepare for finals. | admissions.vanderbilt.edu [Creative Commons]

Staff Editorial: We need a study week

Chimes Staff, Writer
December 11, 2013
The Chimes staff contemplates whether Christians should participate in the Santa tradition. | wikimedia.org [Creative Commons]

Staff Editorial: Here comes Santa Claus

Chimes Staff, Writer
December 4, 2013
Block A. Vallotton/THE CHIMES

Staff Editorial: The impossibility of rest in a culture of doing

Chimes Staff, Writer
November 20, 2013
Author of "Freefall to Fly," Rebekah Lyons shares about being plagued with anxiety after moving to New York City and how it led to her surrender. Each presenter at the event was given seven minutes to share prior to the panel discussion. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Staff Editorial: Embracing Biola’s hidden gems

Chimes Staff, Writer
November 11, 2013
Founder Lyman Stewart. | Courtesy of University Communications and Marketing

Staff Editorial: No-Shave November

Chimes Staff, Writer
November 5, 2013
Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES

Staff Editorial: Reclaiming our identity from social media

Chimes Staff, Writer
October 30, 2013
Jackie recommends “The Explicit Gospel” by Matt Chandler. | Courtesy of ecx.images-amazon.com

Staff Editorial: from our shelves to yours

Chimes Staff, Writer
October 15, 2013
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Staff Editorial: Stop complaining, start appreciating

Chimes Staff, Writer
October 7, 2013
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Staff Editorial: the harm of book banning

Chimes Staff, Writer
September 30, 2013
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Staff Editorial: what the 90s taught us

Chimes Staff, Writer
September 24, 2013
Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES

Staff Editorial: Incorporate ResLife into SOS week

Chimes Staff, Writer
September 18, 2013
Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES

Staff Editorial: Tie the knot or not?

Chimes Staff, Writer
September 11, 2013
Senior Emily Arnold. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Staff Editorial: closing thoughts from seniors

Chimes Staff, Writer
May 15, 2013
Job Ang/THE CHIMES

Staff Editorial: a thank you to professors

Chimes Staff, Writer
May 7, 2013
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Staff Editorial: being authentic as Christians in social media

Chimes Staff, Writer
May 1, 2013
Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES

Staff Editorial: is it a sin to ignore creation care?

Chimes Staff, Writer
April 24, 2013
Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES

Staff Editorial: Biola Confessions abuses the practice of confession

Chimes Staff, Writer
April 17, 2013
Staff Editorial: why it's okay a monopod was mistaken for a gun

Staff Editorial: why it’s okay a monopod was mistaken for a gun

Chimes Staff, Writer
April 11, 2013

Staff Editorial: how we don’t understand rape

Chimes Staff, Writer
March 21, 2013
The outdoor Caf patio will add an additional 120 seats and include plastic shields for climate control. The addition will be located just off Sutherland Way. | Hannah Caprara/THE CHIMES

Staff Editorial: campus eateries need more weekend hours

Chimes Staff, Writer
March 13, 2013
Cameron Gardiner writes about how rest can be used as a time of worship. | Illustration by Jessica Lindner/THE CHIMES

Staff Editorial: learning to breathe throughout the semester

Chimes Staff, Writer
March 7, 2013
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Staff Editorial: hefty Biola tuition price worth it in the end

Chimes Staff, Writer
February 28, 2013
Grant Walter/THE CHIMES

Roddy Garcia wins 2013 SMU president in runoff

Chimes Staff, Writer
February 23, 2013
AS senate election results

AS senate election results

Chimes Staff, Writer
February 22, 2013
Junior Evan Tan and sophomore Becky Gallacher celebrate winning the AS presidential election by one vote with their campaign team and friends after receiving the news by phone in Hart Hall early Friday morning. | John Buchanan/THE CHIMES

Evan Tan wins 2013 AS elections by single vote

Chimes Staff, Writer
February 21, 2013
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Staff Editorial: AS elections changes have both positive and negative effects

Chimes Staff, Writer
February 21, 2013
Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES

Staff Editorial: casual dating a viable option for Christians

Chimes Staff, Writer
February 13, 2013
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Staff Editorial: Web filtering is a necessary annoyance

Chimes Staff, Writer
February 6, 2013
An Israeli flag hangs outside the entrance to the Western Education and Library Board Headquarters Offices in Ireland. | Courtesy of geograph.ie [Creative Commons]

Staff Editorial: Christians need to be paying attention to Israel and Palestine

Chimes Staff, Writer
December 13, 2012
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]

Staff Editorial: World AIDS day recognized almost everywhere except Biola

Chimes Staff, Writer
December 6, 2012
John Buchanan/THE CHIMES

Staff Editorial: new chapel policy does not have intended effect

Chimes Staff, Writer
November 28, 2012
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Staff Editorial: God is in control and not only when your candidate loses

Chimes Staff, Writer
November 8, 2012
Dressed as a mummy for Halloween, freshman Amanda Smith passes out candy to little kids for Alpha's Candyland. | Emily Arnold/THE CHIMES

Staff Editorial: Halloween costumes should reflect Christians’ holiness

Chimes Staff, Writer
October 31, 2012
During Wednesday night's session, called "The Door to Whosoever," Mark Batterson teaches out of Acts 10. | John Buchanan/THE CHIMES

Staff Editorial: disrespectful behavior at conferences must stop

Chimes Staff, Writer
October 24, 2012
On Wednesday morning, Associate Professor of Intercultural Studies and Missiology, Allen Yeh, plays violin with the chapel band. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Staff Editorial: Torrey Conference theme a refreshing take on missions

Chimes Staff, Writer
October 18, 2012
Courtesy | Jeremy Pedron

Staff Editorial: Torrey conference vs Missions conference

Chimes Staff, Writer
October 11, 2012
Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES

Staff Editorial: day of prayer shouldn’t be the only day we pray

Chimes Staff, Writer
October 6, 2012
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Staff Editorial: online commenting offers conversation

Chimes Staff and Chimes Staff
September 30, 2012

Staff Editorial: called to love our neighbors despite their actions

Chimes Staff and Chimes Staff
September 20, 2012
Staff Editorial: Sept. 11 should always be time of remembrance

Staff Editorial: Sept. 11 should always be time of remembrance

Chimes Staff and Chimes Staff
September 12, 2012

Staff Editorial: despite busy schedules, students need to take political responsibility

Chimes Staff and Chimes Staff
September 6, 2012

Staff Editorial: faith and reason necessary to the Christian life

Chimes Staff and Chimes Staff
May 9, 2012

Staff Editorial: technology provides means for classroom enhancement

Chimes Staff and Chimes Staff
May 5, 2012

Staff Editorial: three awareness weeks in one makes it hard to focus on issues

Chimes Staff and Chimes Staff
April 25, 2012

Staff Editorial: intentional communion with God over interterm

Chimes Staff, Writer
December 8, 2011

Staff Editorial: new fireplace equals new DTR spot

Chimes Staff, Writer
December 6, 2011

Staff Editorial: Christians not immune to addictions

Chimes Staff, Writer
November 18, 2011

Staff Editorial: using caution doesn’t mean sacrificing community

Chimes Staff, Writer
November 10, 2011

Staff Editorial: YouTube serves as either a tool or harmful distraction

Chimes Staff, Writer
November 2, 2011

Staff Editorial: events like Oktoberfest affect community perceptions

Chimes Staff, Writer
October 27, 2011

Staff Editorial: avoid putting things before God

Chimes Staff, Writer
October 19, 2011
Todd Pickett introduces Dr. Don Sunukjian, speaker of the last conference for Torrey 2011 on October 21. | Katie Juranek/THE CHIMES

“The Sabbath Soul”: Torrey Conference 2011

Chimes Staff, Writer
October 19, 2011

Staff Editorial: best practices for Torrey Conference

Chimes Staff, Writer
October 12, 2011

Staff Editorial: Occupy movement needs more focus

Chimes Staff, Writer
October 5, 2011

Staff Editorial: back-up plan needed for future plumbing failures

Chimes Staff, Writer
September 21, 2011

Staff Editorial: marriage is unconditional

Chimes Staff, Writer
September 21, 2011

Staff Editorial: DREAM Act a good starting point for discussion

Chimes Staff, Writer
September 14, 2011

Staff Editorial: Harvest Crusades offer temporary momentum for serving Christ

Chimes Staff, Writer
September 14, 2011

Staff Editorial: preparation is key for classroom alternatives

Chimes Staff, Writer
September 8, 2011

Staff Editorial: Sacred Spaces theme needs more explanation

Chimes Staff, Writer
September 8, 2011

Staff Editorial: called to serve, lack of time

Chimes Staff, Writer
August 31, 2011

Staff Editorial: construction offers short-term solutions

Chimes Staff, Writer
August 31, 2011
Making the cut: summer movie favorites

Making the cut: summer movie favorites

Chimes Staff, Writer
August 24, 2011

Staff Editorial: DTR Week addresses tough issues, often tritely

Chimes Staff, Writer
February 17, 2011
Staff Editorial: Violence in the Middle East demands attention

Staff Editorial: Violence in the Middle East demands attention

Chimes Staff, Writer
February 16, 2011

Staff Editorial: Biola must prioritize expansion

Chimes Staff, Writer
November 17, 2010

Staff Editorial: Tomatoes and tuition

Chimes Staff, Writer
November 12, 2010

Staff Editorial: Elections over, but effects still to come

Chimes Staff, Writer
November 7, 2010

Staff Editorial: Biola athletes lack support at games

Chimes Staff, Writer
October 28, 2010

Staff Editorial: Driving distracted not worth the risks

Chimes Staff, Writer
October 20, 2010

Staff Editorial: Biola should learn for the sake of loving others

Chimes Staff, Writer
October 14, 2010

Staff Editorial: Biola at an enrollment crossroads

Chimes Staff, Writer
October 6, 2010
The Biola community takes a moment to pray the Lord’s Prayer as a sign of togetherness after hearing President Barry Corey’s announcement about the Jesus mural. Corey decided that the mural will stay a part of Biola’s campus in addition to the continuation of racial sensitivity discussions. Job Ang/ The Chimes

Staff Editorial: Jesus mural is staying, but Biola community still faces change

Chimes Staff, Writer
September 30, 2010

Staff Editorial: Biola makes an effort for the environment

Chimes Staff, Writer
September 23, 2010

Staff Editorial: Students need to be involved in politics

Chimes Staff, Writer
September 18, 2010

Staff Editorial: Obama politicises Iraq pullout

Chimes Staff, Writer
September 11, 2010
Former Biola President Richard Chase died Friday, August 20 of natural causes at age 79. Dr. Chase, Biola's sixth president, served for 12 years. Photo courtesy of Biola.

Staff Editorial: Biola fails to memorialize former president

Chimes Staff, Writer
September 3, 2010

Staff Editorial: CSICS should strive for transparency in controversy

Chimes Staff, Writer
May 20, 2010
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