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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Egypt mission trip cancelled

Photo courtesy of Thomas Madain
Days after the team bought plane tickets to minister to Egypt, Biola said no.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer September 27, 2016
Days after the team bought plane tickets to minister to Egypt, Biola said no.

Missions go local

Jacob Knopf/ THE CHIMES
SMU restructures their system to pursue a deeper focus on local missions.
Jana Eller, Office Manager September 20, 2016
SMU restructures their system to pursue a deeper focus on local missions.

Coffee for Christ

Photo courtesy of True Tamplin
A new ministry organization seeks to form bonds with non-believers over brewed drinks and conversation.
Brittni Coffeen, Writer April 13, 2016
A new ministry organization seeks to form bonds with non-believers over brewed drinks and conversation.

GSPD leadership team focuses on expansion

Becky Mitchell/THE CHIMES
In the coming year the GSPD leadership team will grow to reach more students.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer March 16, 2016
In the coming year the GSPD leadership team will grow to reach more students.

Relocated conference session stirs tension

Marika Adamopoulos/THE CHIMES
Disorganization causes long lines for the global awareness session.
Jana Eller, Office Manager March 9, 2016
Disorganization causes long lines for the global awareness session.

Students confront the topic of spiritual warfare

Jehn Kubiak/THE CHIMES
A fireside chat leading up to missions allows Biolans to gain a better understanding of spiritual warfare.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer March 8, 2016
A fireside chat leading up to missions allows Biolans to gain a better understanding of spiritual warfare.

Snow Jackson freeze out Vera Ambrose

Marika Adamopoulos/THE CHIMES
Snow Jackson secures SGA leadership positions with 57.29 percent of the vote.
Grace Gibney, Writer February 19, 2016
Snow Jackson secures SGA leadership positions with 57.29 percent of the vote.

Candidates anticipate voting results

John Uy/THE CHIMES
Snow Jackson and Vera Ambrose express ways to improve SGA efficiency and connection with the student body.
Jocelyn Meza, Writer February 17, 2016
Snow Jackson and Vera Ambrose express ways to improve SGA efficiency and connection with the student body.

Students experience the unexpected

Eliana Park/THE CHIMES
Portia Jeronimo and Milagro Menees expand on their unique experiences in Kosovo and The Philippines.
Alexandria Rosales, Writer February 16, 2016
Portia Jeronimo and Milagro Menees expand on their unique experiences in Kosovo and The Philippines.

Voting matters

Tomber Su/THE CHIMES [file photo]
Biolans have a duty to vote for their student leaders as well as their state and national ones.
President Barry Corey, Writer February 10, 2016
Biolans have a duty to vote for their student leaders as well as their state and national ones.

“Loving Your Neighbors” teaches evangelism

Becky Mitchell/THE CHIMES
David Talley leads a discussion on the basics of evangelism in SMU’s event.
Becky Mitchell, Writer November 11, 2015
David Talley leads a discussion on the basics of evangelism in SMU’s event.

Missions Conference’s first day elicits positive reactions

Amy McKeever, freshman communication disorders major and Stefanie Van Schooten, business administration freshman carry water jugs in order to spread awareness about the water crisis in Africa. Speakers, students and organizations communicate about missions and spreading the Gospel. | Molli Kaptein/THE CHIMES
Speakers, students and organizations communicate about missions and spreading the Gospel
Melissa Hedrick, Writer March 11, 2015
Speakers, students and organizations communicate about missions and spreading the Gospel