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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Grant encourages church discipleship

Rebecca Mitchell/THE CHIMES
Research begins on students’ engagement with the local church.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer April 5, 2017
Research begins on students’ engagement with the local church.

New school year brings new calendar

Stephen Frederick/THE CHIMES
Among other changes, students can expect a longer summer and an earlier spring break.
Jana Eller, Office Manager March 28, 2017
Among other changes, students can expect a longer summer and an earlier spring break.

Blog boosts confidence

Eliana Park/THE CHIMES
New resource for women’s self-esteem comes to campus.
Jessica Goddard, Writer March 14, 2017
New resource for women’s self-esteem comes to campus.

Senators prepare for student discussions

SGA Logo
SGA listens to three presentations and one internal proposal.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer March 14, 2017
SGA listens to three presentations and one internal proposal.

Directors make theme known

Brooks Ginnan/ THE CHIMES
The theme for Torrey Conference will focus on the damage of shame.
Jana Eller, Office Manager October 17, 2016
The theme for Torrey Conference will focus on the damage of shame.

Responses vary on Torrey’s unexpected changes

Torrey Conference 2015, Day One | Marika Adamopoulos/THE CHIMES
Torrey conference directors offer students rest while still promoting conference.
Jessica Goddard, Writer September 14, 2016
Torrey conference directors offer students rest while still promoting conference.

Less students fined after chapel reduction

Infographic by Sean Leone/THE CHIMES
Eliminated make-ups and reduced chapel credits relieves students.
Jana Eller, Office Manager February 23, 2016
Eliminated make-ups and reduced chapel credits relieves students.

CFM returns to Spiritual Development

Chad Miller, director of Spiritual Formation, discusses the merger of Christian Formation and Ministry and Spiritual Development. | Matthew Maitz/THE CHIMES
In spring 2016, Christian Formation and Ministry and Spiritual Development will merge.
Alondra Urizar, Writer October 20, 2015
In spring 2016, Christian Formation and Ministry and Spiritual Development will merge.

Torrey takes the lawn

Gary Friesen during his session in Chase Gym last Torrey Conference (2014). | Marika Adamopoulos/THE CHIMES [file photo]
Student directors prepare for a new location for Torrey Bible Conference.
Alondra Urizar, Writer October 6, 2015
Student directors prepare for a new location for Torrey Bible Conference.

Spiritual Development reduces chapel requirements

John Uy/THE CHIMES
After an evaluation of previous chapel attendance and makeups, students now have a reduced amount of chapels and conferences to attend each semester.
Alondra Urizar, Writer September 8, 2015
After an evaluation of previous chapel attendance and makeups, students now have a reduced amount of chapels and conferences to attend each semester.

Chapel requirement change benefits students

John Uy/THE CHIMES
Students respond to the recent change in chapel credit requirements.
Jenna Kubiak, Writer September 6, 2015
Students respond to the recent change in chapel credit requirements.

New chapel policy levies student schedules

Illustration by Trevor Lunde/THE CHIMES
Despite its appearances, the policy change limits the student body’s options and fails to consider key components of the Biola community.
Hannah Wagner, Writer September 5, 2015
Despite its appearances, the policy change limits the student body’s options and fails to consider key components of the Biola community.