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The Chimes

What to do when your friends leave the faith

What to do when your friends leave the faith
The challenge of someone you love leaving Christianity.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor March 11, 2022

Friendships are everything. The people you love influence you and challenge you. Some of the deepest friendships come from the people with shared faith—the bond of shared morals and a love for Christ deepens any friendship and relationship.  There is something heartbreaking about a friend who leaves...

Every Christian is called to be an apologist

Every Christian is called to be an apologist
The Bible calls every Christian to defend the word of God.
Kei-Lynn Wheaton, Staff Writer February 2, 2022

When someone today thinks of an apologist, they might think of it as a profession. Similar to preaching, only certain types of people are called to the task. In reality, all Christians are called to apologetics. 1 Peter 3:15-16 says, “but in your hearts regard Christ the Lord as holy, ready at any...

New York Times reporter discusses the ministry of journalism

New York Time's journalist Ivan Penn gives an address for the Celebration of the Arts and Media.
Ivan Penn shared about culture and accountability.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief October 21, 2021

The New York Times energy correspondent Ivan Penn attended a dinner and gave a keynote address as part of the Celebration of Arts and Media to the Department of Digital Journalism and Media faculty, students and visitors about rejecting fear and speaking truth in a culture of greed and power. Penn said...

The self-care movement is not all it seems

The self-care movement is not all it seems
While it has good intent, the movement misses the mark.
Christina Grattan, Freelance Writer October 11, 2021

A new buzzword has entered the lives of college students: self-care. Essentially, self-care is prioritizing your own wellbeing, physically, mentally and emotionally. It means taking the time to care for yourself amid a busy schedule.  From Instagram advertisements to TikToks, the self-care movement...

The Gabby Petito case is a woman’s greatest fear

The Gabby Petito case is a woman’s greatest fear
The amount of missing people nearly equals the number of COVID-19 related deaths.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor October 4, 2021

Plastered all over the news for weeks, the face of Gabby Petito was engraved in the hearts and minds of those who heard her story. After police responded to a domestic dispute between Petito and her boyfriend, the media focused on following the young woman’s missing person case. Since her body was...

A psychologist’s advice to college students

A psychologist’s advice to college students
Biola Counseling Center Director Melanie Taylor shares ways students can care for their mental health.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor October 1, 2021

One of the biggest issues surrounding young people is the issue of mental health. College students often suffer from depression, anxiety and loneliness. On Feb. 17, Boston University reported that these difficulties are only increasing, as 83% of college students in the nation have either depression...

Winsome Conviction Project hosts postelection events

Winsome Conviction Project hosts postelection events
Panelists discuss political opinions while emphasizing the need for unity both nationally and within the Christian church.
Ashley Grams and Maria Weyne November 10, 2020

The Winsome Conviction Project hosted With Malice Towards None, a YouTube livestream event designed to encourage postelection communication and unity.  The event featured a panel of guest speakers including; Director of Intercultural Education and Research Walter Augustine, professor of philosophy...

Amy Coney Barrett is a valuable addition to the Supreme Court

Amy Coney Barrett is a valuable addition to the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has sworn in an outstanding woman of intellect, family and faith.
Brianna Clark, Opinions Editor (Spring 2020) November 4, 2020

Following the tragic passing of Ruth Bader Ginsberg, President Donald Trump invoked his right as the leader of our nation to nominate Amy Coney Barrett as a Supreme Court justice on Oct. 26. This marks the third Supreme Court nomination in this presidential term and the fifth woman in American history...

How to use your down time for the Lord during quarantine

How to use your down time for the Lord during quarantine
Use this time for rest and for missions.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor March 27, 2020

Nobody saw this coming. I sure didn’t. Two weeks ago, I was in my classes, getting lunch at the Caf and meeting up with my friends. Today, I watched class lectures from my bed at home, made my own lunch and attempted to FaceTime my friends, who have gone home to different states. Quarantine was not...

Faith and Science club kicks off first meeting of semester

Faith and Science club kicks off first meeting of semester
Guest speaker George Montañez of Harvey Mudd College encouraged attendees to share their faith even in secular environments.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor January 27, 2020

Editor’s note: This article was originally posted on Jan. 27 at 10:03 p.m. It has been edited and reposted to protect the speaker’s privacy.  Biola’s Faith and Science club kicked off at 7 p.m. in the Alton and Lydia Lim Center for Science, Technology and Health on Monday, Jan. 27. Students...

Blessed are the lonely

Blessed are the lonely
God uses loneliness to refocus us on him instead of on each other.
Marc DeJager, Staff Writer (Fall 2019) October 11, 2019

“We are experiencing an epidemic of loneliness,” said Torrey Conference speaker and Reality LA lead pastor Jeremy Treat. He quoted these words from former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murphy to begin his talk about the incarnation of the Spirit in our lives.  The conversation about the effects...

Mental health misconceptions among Christians need to be addressed

Mental health misconceptions among Christians need to be addressed
Stigma and a lack of understanding of mental health issues have caused harm to believers.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer September 18, 2019

Two weeks ago, Jarrid Wilson, an associate pastor at Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, California, died by suicide. Since then, the discussion of mental health among Christians has become more prominent than before. Two years before his death, Wilson was interviewed on a podcast hosted by the...