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Bible and Christian ministry programs merge

Bible and Christian ministry programs merge
The decision is intended to streamline collaboration between the two faith-based programs.
Seth Subt December 4, 2019

As of Fall 2020, Christian ministries and biblical and theological studies will be joined into one major called Bible, theology, and ministry. This new and more comprehensive program will have three concentration options called Christian ministries; Bible, theology, and biblical languages; and bible...

“Where are you from?”

“Where are you from?”
Professors share how their accents affect their daily personal and professional lives.
Rachel Gaugler, Freelance Writer April 12, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Apr. 11, 2019). Itzel Reyes did not realize she spoke with an accent until she stepped onto Biola’s campus. As she sat in her office with her back against the chair and her hands folded in her lap, her passionate tone betrayed her calm demeanor. An...

Cereal is cereal

Cereal is cereal
The most cerious battle of our time.
Brian Brooks, Freelance Writer April 4, 2019

In a recent Chimes article, editor-in-chief Christian Leonard made the oft-repeated claim that cereal should be called a soup, based on a definition he found that did not exclude the breakfast meal. While he makes a convincing case using the definition, I believe his overreliance on dictionaries gave...

Spanish professor launches new language program

Spanish professor launches new language program
The Language Exchange Program encourages conversation and relationships between employees and students.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor February 20, 2019

A new language program launched this semester pairs 14 Spanish-speaking employees from food and maintenance services on campus with 14 students from Spanish classes to engage in conversation about language and culture.   Assistant professor of modern languages Itzel Reyes launched a new language...

Simply “DAMN.”

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Kendrick Lamar’s spiritual approach cements his place amongst rap’s greatest with “DAMN.”
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager April 25, 2017
Kendrick Lamar’s spiritual approach cements his place amongst rap’s greatest with “DAMN.”

Aaron Adams, English department chair

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A love affair with words defines the passion in Biola’s leader of english.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer October 11, 2016
A love affair with words defines the passion in Biola’s leader of english.

West and east coasts chat differently

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The differences between New York and California conversations can leave new arrivals in the state feeling out of place.
Tim Seeberger, Writer February 22, 2016
The differences between New York and California conversations can leave new arrivals in the state feeling out of place.

Hawaii in history and eternality

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Three view dominate Hawaii-U.S. relations, but Christians must have faith in God’s will.
Kamuela Makue, Writer December 8, 2015
Three view dominate Hawaii-U.S. relations, but Christians must have faith in God’s will.

Do not discount speech

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Although writing holds great importance in society, it still falls short as superior to verbal communication.
Alan Hobbs, Writer September 30, 2015
Although writing holds great importance in society, it still falls short as superior to verbal communication.

American Sign Language empowers everyone

Junior nursing major Dominee Roehm learns the unspoken language that opens new doors. | Katie Evensen/THE CHIMES
Learn the unspoken language to open new doors.
Zurich Lewis, Writer May 5, 2015
Learn the unspoken language to open new doors.

Worship transcends words

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Worship at a recent chapel included parts which were not in English, which inexplicably made many students uncomfortable.
Chimes Staff, Writer November 5, 2014
Worship at a recent chapel included parts which were not in English, which inexplicably made many students uncomfortable.