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The Chimes

Work-life balance staves off student stress

Managing work well reduces stress in students' lives.
Here's how to manage stress with a heavy workload.
Emily Coffey and Hannah Larson October 17, 2022

As Biola students enter Mental Health Awareness Week, the uptick in mental health problems coincides with the rising pressures college students face as they manage their daily workload and prepare for life after graduation. Here are some practical tips for managing stress during this week and beyond.   WORK-LIFE...

Politics Rundown: Gas prices rise and House passes bill

Politics Rundown: Gas prices rise and House passes bill
Last week saw the historic transfer of presidential power to Kamala Harris.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief November 22, 2021

President Joe Biden asked the Federal Trade Commission to investigate rising gas prices as the national average soared to $3.49 per gallon. Biden said illegal conduct and “anti-consumer” behavior caused the recent spike in the cost of fuel. To offset the price surge, the White House continues to...

A number of factors play into students not receiving enough sleep

Stock image of man dozing off on stack of books
As finals approach, students find it more difficult to receive the proper amount of sleep.
Corel Eldridge, Freelance Writer April 18, 2018

All students have been sleep-deprived because of school at least once. Ask any person on campus if they have ever lost sleep because of homework and they will all give the same answer. When an individual is sleep deprived, it affects them in many different negative ways apart from just being tired. Sarah...

Renewed rivalries re-ignite school spirit

Renewed rivalries re-ignite school spirit
The men’s and women’s basketball games against Azusa brought energy, thrill and DBC to Chase Gymnasium.
Austin Green, Carter Baumgartner, and Sasha Terry February 4, 2018

For the first time since 2012, Azusa Pacific University’s men’s and women’s basketball teams visited Biola’s campus for conference games on Feb. 3, the most anticipated day in the athletics calendar. While promises of free food, souvenirs and a carnival-like atmosphere helped draw students and...

Graduation changes bring new design

Graduation changes bring new design
Fall commencement comes with new ceremony structure.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer December 6, 2016
Fall commencement comes with new ceremony structure.

Social energy, not shyness, defines introverts

Students show their outgoing side during Midnight Madness last year. | Tomber Su/THE CHIMES [file photo]
Catherine Streng considers what it means to be an introvert and how that affects a person's social life.
Catherine Streng, Writer October 7, 2014
Catherine Streng considers what it means to be an introvert and how that affects a person's social life.