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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

India seeks aid as coronavirus conditions worsen

India seeks aid as coronavirus conditions worsen
Hospitals in India lack medical resources and oxygen.
Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor • April 26, 2021

As the United States announces that nearly 54% of its adult population has received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, India wrestles to provide medical supplies to those infected. CRISIS IN INDIA On April 26, India—a country with a population of nearly 1.4 billion—set another record for...

GSPD’s “Meet the Neighbors” event brings students together through cuisine

Students receive a variety of ethnic foods at GSPD's meet the neighbor event.
The weekend event represented global students, their culture and ushered community.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief • October 7, 2019

Flags, both familiar and international, lined the Cafeteria Banquet Room. Students from every background gathered together in a place filled with a heavenly aroma—an aroma that carried the history of nations and cultures. Students were given the opportunity to bond over diverse cuisine at “Meet the...

A Testimony of Grace: from unexpected loss to missional legacy

A Testimony of Grace: from unexpected loss to missional legacy
Immigration specialist Ranjini Gnaniah shares her story of raw pain and expectant faith.
Lily Journey, Freelance Writer • March 28, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 28, 2019). Ranjini Gnaniah talks like she walks. Slowly. Intentionally. Patiently. She never seems to be in a hurry, and her soft-spoken countenance masks a confidence much larger than her petite five-foot-tall frame. It is easy to pass by her...

Commencement remembers departed student

Tim Seeberger/THE CHIMES
Administration honored the memory of Hasiet Joy Negash with graduating class.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • May 27, 2017
Administration honored the memory of Hasiet Joy Negash with graduating class.

Seeds are sown in India

Jason Lin/THE CHIMES
A five-year-long fundraising campaign comes to a close with a gala.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer • April 5, 2017
A five-year-long fundraising campaign comes to a close with a gala.

Compassion International booted from India

Due to tension with the government, Compassion withdraws from India.
Lucas Weaver, Writer • March 16, 2017
Due to tension with the government, Compassion withdraws from India.

Witnessing beyond your circumstances

Instead of making excuses, be an effective witness through burden carrying and prayer.   |   Caroline Sommers/THE CHIMES
Instead of making excuses, be an effective witness through burden carrying and prayer.
Kendall Jarboe, Writer • March 16, 2017
Instead of making excuses, be an effective witness through burden carrying and prayer.

A battle rages for the hallows

Caroline Sommers/ THE CHIMES
Spiritual warfare elicits fear around the fall season, but for the wrong reasons.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer • October 18, 2016
Spiritual warfare elicits fear around the fall season, but for the wrong reasons.

Explore Little India

Located close to campus, Little India provides an opportunity to experience a different culture through various shops and restaurants.
Catherine Streng, Writer • March 20, 2015
Located close to campus, Little India provides an opportunity to experience a different culture through various shops and restaurants.

University honors deceased student’s memory

Hasiet Joy Negash captured in a candid moment on the metro heading to Los Angeles. | Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
Student Development and the Student Missionary Union take various steps to help students grapple with grief over the passing of Hasiet Joy Negash.
Dayna Drum, Writer • February 4, 2015
Student Development and the Student Missionary Union take various steps to help students grapple with grief over the passing of Hasiet Joy Negash.