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The Student News Site of Biola University

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The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
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[Photo] Norwalk Thai food impresses with authenticity

Anna Frost, Writer
September 30, 2013
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[Photo] Food myths: vindicating carbohydrates

Anna Frost, Writer
September 23, 2013
Senior reflections from the Chimes staff

Senior reflections from the Chimes staff

Rachelle Cihonski, Olivia Blinn, Rachel Thompson, and Christina Bryson
May 14, 2014
Handsome Coffee in the Arts District of downtown LA is located in the Grand Central Market.

[Photo] Fuel finals week with L.A.’s finest-quality coffee

May 7, 2014
Handsome Coffee in the Arts District of downtown LA is located in the Grand Central Market.

Fuel finals week with L.A.’s finest-quality coffee

Olivia Blinn, Writer
May 7, 2014
Bob Goff, author of New York Times best-seller Love Does, did no have strong enough grades to get into law school. He sat on a bench outside of the Dean's office for a week until the Dean told him to go buy his books, and they let him enroll. Goff spoke on Thursday night for the conclusion of the "God, Where Are You in Culture?" series.

[Photo] Q&A with 'Love Does' author Bob Goff

May 1, 2014
Co-hosts Jordan McKinney and Devon Maslyn dance along to a One Direction song on the Wii between performances during last year's Mock Rock. | Natalie Lockard/THE CHIMES [file photo]

[Photo] Mock Rock teams ready to perform

April 21, 2015
Junior Brad Winsbury, as Luigi and Sam Becker-Miyadai, as Mario jump for joy with Zach Arnold during the Bropoc performance. BroPoc comes out on top, winning first place at Mock Rock with their video game-themed dance. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

[Photo] BroPoc wins the game at Mock Rock 2014

April 11, 2014
Junior Eric Gamelson sprints past a Central Washington defender with the ball during their game last season. | Katie Evensen/THE CHIMES [file photo]

[Photo] Campus LAX record drops, but team growing in character

April 14, 2015
President Barry Corey speaks to students during "Pizza with the Prez" on April 8. A new tuition payment plan and other financial concerns were discussed. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Issues of affordability discussed at Pizza with the Prez

April 9, 2014
Junior Brandon Cheng reaches for a last-minute save during his doubles match against Arizona Christian University on April 4. Cheng and his doubles mate senior Chris Evans beat their ACU opponent 8-4. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Tennis teams nab much-needed wins

April 8, 2014
Talbot student Sarah Schwartz will be one of the speakers at Biola's REDtalk, speaking on the subject of Faith and Feminism. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

[Photo] REDtalk lectures will address spirituality and culture

April 3, 2014
Junior Parker Munson discusses his love for the radio show, "This American Life." | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

[Photo] “This American Life” wins Peabody Award, special place in our hearts

April 2, 2014
Junior right-handed pitcher Reba DePriest winds up for the pitch during the game against San Diego Christian College on Tuesday. With a win against San Diego Christian, they look hopeful as post-season play approaches. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Biola softball splits with Concordia

March 16, 2015
Junior Addie Wadley, a midfielder for the ladies lacrosse team, ranks among the top ten in national lacrosse categories. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Junior female lacrosse player stands out in national standings

April 1, 2014
Guests at the seventh annual Biola Ruby Award Luncheon celebrate the award recipients: dean of humanities and social sciences Cassandra Van Zandt, psychology major Esther Perumalla, Biola alumna Carole MacIntyre and donor Suzanne Crowell. | Tomber Su/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Seventh Ruby Awards luncheon celebrates Biola women

March 26, 2014
Torrey students discuss a book during class in Sutherland Hall. Christina Bryson, senior Torrey student, displaces the myths of being a Torrey student. | Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Myths of being a Torrey student

March 24, 2014
Chris Baker is the associate director for the Center for Spiritual Renewal. “An emphasis that we would want to bring in and see is pairing that [knowledge of God] with a knowledge of self,” Baker said about the Center. | Kalli Thommen/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Spiritual direction program emphasizes “knowledge of self”

March 25, 2014
Panelists Matt Jenson, Colleen Heykoop and Matt Jones with moderator Monica Cure discuss dealing with unmet desires. The panel covered celibacy within non-heterosexual desires and the need for connection felt by all, regardless of orientation. | Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Online resources address questions about sexuality

March 19, 2014
Senior Boone Farrington, GSAC baseball player of the week, prepares to swing during the game against California State University - San Marcos on March 12. Eagles lost against Azusa Pacific this week. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES [file photo]

[Photo] Baseball: Eagles fall to former rival Azusa Pacific

March 19, 2014
Moral questions raised by first world countries' mass importation of quinoa when the seed rose to fame as a health 'superfood' around 2011 focused consumer attention on the people who would exist beyond the shelves of their local supermarket. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Having the world served on a platter has consequences

March 11, 2014
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[Photo] Baseball: Eagles fall to Vanguard

March 12, 2014
Volunteers Hannah Romick and Benjamin Saucy hold hands as they run out, flying the flags of Russia and Ukraine. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Longer lines, innovative app mark Echo 2014’s first day

March 12, 2014
Junior Kathryn Ashford returns the ball in her doubles match with partner Susan Carmichael to pick up a win against University of Southwest last season. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES [file photo]

[Photo] Firestorm finish Eagles

March 23, 2015
Junior Tayven Townsend slides back to volley a shot against University of Southwest. Although Townsend lost his singles game in three sets, he rebounded with a doubles win. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Tennis teams nab wins over weekend

March 12, 2014
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[Photo] The Fundamentals project emerges from the archives

March 11, 2014
Underclassmen David Shaum and Jon Prichard are taking collegiate lacrosse by storm, topping the national scoring ranks. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Lacrosse teams close out 2014

May 7, 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

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

February 21, 2014
Juniors Shaefer Bagwell and Anders Corey, better known as "The Goons", answer all social, romantic and general life queries in their premiere column. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

[Photo] The Goons featuring special guest Timothy Muehlhoff

May 13, 2014
David Turner comments on our cultural obsession with being festive. | Lena Smith/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Words from the Wise: A theory of festivity

December 11, 2013
Junior nursing major Soomin Choi holds a traditional Korean fan from her native land. Soomin feels the language barrier causes her to feel shy and often wishes American students would do the hard part for her and approach her first so she could make friends. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES

[Photo] International students look forward to going home for the holidays

December 4, 2013
Junior guard Pierre Zook dribbles into the Pomona College defense during the game on Nov. 19. Men's basketball defeated Pomona-Pitzer 73-70, with Zook leading the team in points, scoring 19 during the course of the evening. | Kalli Thommen/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Eagles rebound after tough road trip

November 20, 2013
Senior forward Daniel Chew walks alongside junior goalkeeper Paul Elias after Biola's loss against Concordia on Nov. 16 in Irvine. The final score was 3-2, with even more disappointing news on Sunday when the team got word that they were not advancing to nationals. | Heather Leith/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Heartbreak in Irvine: Men’s soccer falls in final second of GSAC championships

November 20, 2013
Sophomore forward Stephen Tanquary struggles out of the grips of a Westmont defender during their game on November 9. Biola defeated Westmont, earning a victory with a final score of 2-1. The men advance to the GSAC championship, facing Concordia on November 16. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Men’s soccer advances to GSAC finals

November 13, 2013
Alex Nsengimana, a Rwandan native, shared his testimony at the Operation Christmas Child packing party that took place in Sutherland Auditorium on November 12. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Native Rwandan tells story of hope at shoebox packing party

November 13, 2013
Associate professor of biblical and theological studies Darian Lockett offers hermeneutical guardrails regarding homosexuality in the Bible. | Natalie Lockard/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Words from the Wise: The Bible and homosexuality

November 10, 2013
Members of the 2013-2014 basketball team pose with the Biola Eagle amidst the confetti that blew thorugh Chase Gymnasium to conclude Midnight Madness. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Midnight Madness 2013 features new dance crew and celebrates athletes

November 11, 2013
Juniors Lauren Lee, Robyn Nakamura, Ashley Panko, Diana Lam, Hope Gregory and Kylie Kitabjian blow bits of confetti into the air to celebrate the beginning of the winter sports season. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Midnight Madness impresses prospective students, kicks off season

November 13, 2013
After watching the campus radio station struggle to go live, senior Sky Dickinson and sophomore Jackson Theune, general managers of the Torch, took it as their duty to bring it to life for the first time since 2009. Five paid staff and about 20 volunteers work to ensure the online radio is streaming music and student-made talk shows 24/7. “I come in every day to update the playlist,” Theune said. | Heather Leith/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Torch radio ignited after four years of silence

November 5, 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

[Photo] Staff Editorial: Embracing Biola’s hidden gems

November 11, 2013
Coach Todd Elkins stands patiently on the sideline as his women's soccer team battles Arizona Christian on October 29. Elkins coaches both men and women's teams for Biola. | Natalie Lockard/THE CHIMES

[Photo] The dichotomy of Todd Elkins

October 30, 2013
Senior defender Michelle Andre keeps one step ahead of Hope International during the game on October 23. This was the trend throughout the evening, with Biola ending up on top, scoring 3 goals to Hope International's empty scoreboard. | Natalie Lockard/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Second GSAC win sparks potential late season run

October 23, 2013
President Barry Corey speaks during the press conference on October 22. During the conference, the President's Administrative Council outlined important issues including the statement on transgenderism and the status of the health care lawsuit. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

[Photo] PAC discusses key issues at press conference

October 23, 2013
Junior midfielder Sava Pantic skims past the Hope International defense on October 23. After a lull in their season, men's soccer is back on track, winning two games in a row. | Kalli Thommen/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Men's soccer back on track

October 23, 2013
Director of the film "Praying the Hours" Lauralee Farrer answers questions that were tweeted in by the crowd. One of these inquiries was about the hour of None that was represented in the movie, to which she explained that the hour of None, which is the 3 p.m. hour of the day, is one of melancholy and joy. | Kalli Thommen/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Engaging culture through the art of film

October 17, 2013
Ruth Haley Barton, guest speaker from Wheaton, IL, engages the audience by emphasizing being "with" God in every moment of our lives during the second main session on Thursday. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES

[Photo] With God in solitude

October 16, 2013
At the story slam, president Barry Corey reminisces about moments with his father. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

[Photo] The power of story telling

October 15, 2013
Phil Vischer, creator of VeggieTales, walks through the dream that began as an 8-year-old of wating to impact the world for Christ through VeggieTales being crushed by the burden of bankruptcy of his company, Big Idea. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Phil Vischer’s life as a tomato

October 16, 2013
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[Photo] Apologetics Department welcomes Professor McDowell on staff

October 14, 2013
Sophomore forward Brittney Sayre avoids colliding with a player during the game versus Westmont on October 12. The game ended in a 0-0 tie after two sudden-death overtimes. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Women's soccer plays to scoreless draw against Westmont

October 13, 2013
| Kalli Thommen/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Students take initiative for a bike repair stand on campus

October 14, 2013
Seniors Max Allen and Jordan McCormack listen as senior Kyle Kinney talks about intramural sports. Senior Rachel Thompson writes about the importance of being intentional with your speech. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES [file photo]

[Photo] Choose your words wisely

October 15, 2013
Senior forward Carlos Ballesteros gets pulled back by a Westmont rival while dribbling down the field during the game on October 12. | Katie Evensen/THE CHIMES

[Photo] And then there were two

November 6, 2013
Junior Alex Palacios, sophomore Veronica Ibarra, senior Ciara Dines and senior Kim Davong listen intently to the speakers during Unidos, a club on campus that celebrates what it means to be Latino within a Christian community. Unidos' next event will be Latino Cultural Night on Friday, October 11. | Kalli Thommen/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Latino Cultural Night aims to celebrate and inform

October 9, 2013
Senior forward Daniel Chew battles Concordia senior Max McCrink for the ball during the game on October 5. | Karin Jensen/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Men’s soccer slips in back-to-back games

October 9, 2013
Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Addington shines following injury-riddled freshman year

October 8, 2013
Popular blogger, writer and speaker Emily Maynard is passionate about speaking to young men and women about "the pain of not being picked" in Christian cultures that are marriage-obsessed. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Emily Maynard appeals to the single community in chapel

October 8, 2013
Barry Krammes, Professor of Art | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Story slam to open first night of Torrey conference

October 8, 2013
Stewart Oleson, Associate Professor of Journalism and Broadcast Journalism Advisor: “When I heard about it I thought how appropriate, story-telling is what I do. It seemed very natural to me and I am looking forward to connecting to students.” | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Stewed!: a comical odyssey

April 30, 2014
Junior Jaci Schork looks on as sophomore Crissy Cunningham passes it up to the front row. The volleyball team continues to uphold their undefeated title for the 2013 season. | Katie Evensen/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Volleyball sweeps Arizona Christian

November 6, 2013
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[Photo] Baseball prepares for 2017

December 6, 2016
Jim Blagg, Natasha (Miller) Jackson and Tim Worrell receive trophies commemorating their Hall of Fame inductions. The three make up Biola's second Hall of Fame class. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Biola inducts three to 2013 Hall of Fame class

September 18, 2013
Brett McCracken, author of "Hipster Christianity" and professor at Biola, released a new book in which he helps Christians examine their beliefs about hot-button gray areas such as alcohol, art and Hollywood's edgier content. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

[Photo] ‘Gray Matters’ points to middle road in navigating culture

September 24, 2013
Brett McCracken is the social media manager and university writer, and managing editor for the Biola Magazine. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

[Photo] 'Hipster Christianity' author publishes second book, 'Gray Matters'

September 17, 2013
A man stands in front of the main entrance at Biola advertising a YouTube video titled, "Watch shocking YouTube video titled, 'Biola University Threatens Pro-Life Student'." Other signs included graphic photos of aborted fetuses and Bible verses. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Pro-life activists protest on first day of classes

August 28, 2013
Fellow Eagles gather around senior Sam Roberts at home plate after her home run on March 21 vs. Hope International University. Softball made it all the way to the GSAC semifinals this year. | Olivia Blinn [file photo]

[Photo] Spring sports finish out overall difficult seasons

May 8, 2013
NICK TURNER (SP): 9-5; 3.14 ERA; 85 Ks; two shutouts; six complete games. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Baseball swept by San Diego Christian to end disappointing season

May 1, 2013
Students prepare to walk up to the stage during fall commencement. In order to improve the retention rate, Biola is working on implementing better academic planning for students. | Job Ang/THE CHIMES

[Photo] Graduation ticketing system received with mixed feelings

December 17, 2013
Men of Honor huddle around the trophy after their big win. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Horton floor Men of Honor celebrates first place for their Phantom of the Opera themed skit. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Men of Honor rushes the stage as Caroline Thoennes hoists the trophy high. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

A few of Biola's favorite faculty perform a boy band routine, lip syncing to "I Want It That Way," "Bye Bye Bye," and "What Makes You Beautiful," while the judges deliberate. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Rekah Kagawan dances her heart out in p0cK3t L!k3 !Tz H@wT's routine. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

p0cK3t L!k3 !Tz H@wT's routine was packed with crazy flips and stunts. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

p0cK3t L!k3 !Tz H@wT used classic high school stereotypes to their advantage in their third-place act. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

p0cK3t L!k3 !Tz H@wT acts out classic cheerleader-football player drama. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

18-month-old Elijah Rodriguez high-fives hosts JJ Carroll and Joseph Garrett before charming the crowd with his participation in the 30 second dance contest. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

The Chicken Poc crew surprises the crowd with confetti during their finale dance to "Hey Ya." | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

[Photo] A commitment to not over-commit

September 23, 2013
Going into the finale, Chicken Poc members front-handspring over Julia Price, Jacob Watts, Thomas Mauriello, and Mailey Augustine. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

During Chicken Poc's routine, Todd Pickett cruises in on the Soaring Eagle to rescue the Gilligan's Island crew and take them to Chapel Retreat. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Chicken Poc acts out a scene in which Gilligan and the Skipper get caught in a tribal village's cauldron. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Senior Natalie Capistran, as Ginger of Gilligan's Island, poses as she finishes her "I'm a Star" routine. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Ready to jump into the "Circle of Life" dance, Steve Day launches forward in Chicken Poc's animal and tree fight scene. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Big Bang Theory references the show their team is named after in their final performance. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Luke Wyland yells as he battles evil in The Big Bang Theory's act. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Members of The Big Bang Theory reenact a scene from "The Matrix." | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Erik Thoennes and Todd Pickett chastise hosts JJ Carroll and Joseph Garrett for mocking them. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Sophomore Anders Corey begins the traditional "Call on Me" dance during Men of Honor's routine. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Robyn Nakamura and Mike Gilligan search for true love in Men of Honor's winning Phantom-themed skit. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Tanner Pubins and Mike Gilligan played opposing suitors in Men of Honor's winning Phantom skit. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Men of Honor work out in this scene set in a gym. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Sophomore Robyn Nakamura has to decide between two men in Men of Honor's act. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Miles Bocianski plays Macklemore's "Can't Hold Us" alongside Bropoc teammates. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Junior Dylan Pruchnic portrays one of the undead in Bropoc's routine. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Pondering what to write his paper on, senior Chris Tomes brainstorms the Harlem Shake and professor Matthew Weathers wows the crowd with his dance moves. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Alpherson's skit ends with a wedding — life happily ever after. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

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