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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Five steps to overcome stress

Here are five easy steps to manage stress.
As finals season approaches, integrate these easy practices into your studies to help relieve school-related anxieties.
Lily Journey, Freelance Writer • December 4, 2019

Tired eyes drag across a glimmering screen as your fingers slowly pound away at the paper you’ve been putting off for a week. Fluorescent lights hum overhead with the incessant cracking of electric buzz, adding to the dungeon-like feel of the cold basement library.  A dingy particle-board cubicle...

Soaring Stories: ‘I am God’s Miracle’

Photo features Senior, Music performance major David Chung embracing another student with a wide smile
Music student David Chung shares the miraculous story of his blessings at Biola.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor • November 29, 2018

Senior music performance major David Chung says that his college journey, while difficult, has also been miraculous. He states that he has faced obstacles in his visual impairment and financial difficulties, but that he has faced these obstacles not by himself, but with God. He is currently funded through...

Link between alcohol and sexual assault needs examination, departments say

Photoillustration of a woman walking toward the Campus Safety office
Staff believe education about drinking remains important even on a dry campus.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • April 25, 2018

THIS STORY IS PART THREE OF A THREE-PART SERIES ABOUT TITLE IX AT BIOLA. READ PART ONE OF THE SERIES HERE AND PART TWO HERE. When alumnus Max Christensen took a sip of wine at home during his first year at Biola, he did not know he was breaking contract—or even that there was a contract to break....

A number of factors play into students not receiving enough sleep

Stock image of man dozing off on stack of books
As finals approach, students find it more difficult to receive the proper amount of sleep.
Corel Eldridge, Freelance Writer • April 18, 2018

All students have been sleep-deprived because of school at least once. Ask any person on campus if they have ever lost sleep because of homework and they will all give the same answer. When an individual is sleep deprived, it affects them in many different negative ways apart from just being tired. Sarah...

Sabbath day provides mental and spiritual health

Maddi Seyfarth/THE CHIMES
Students should relinquish rest on the Sabbath day for school work.
Lucas Weaver, Writer • April 5, 2017
Students should relinquish rest on the Sabbath day for school work.

Students do not expect homesickness

Maddi Seyfarth/THE CHIMES
Missing the accoutrements associated with home displays one’s need for love and connection.
Lucas Weaver, Writer • April 4, 2017
Missing the accoutrements associated with home displays one’s need for love and connection.

Biola should adopt Greek Life

Courtesy of Wikipedia.org
Christian fraternities and sororities can provide students with outside connections.
Lucas Weaver, Writer • March 8, 2017
Christian fraternities and sororities can provide students with outside connections.

Students need more open hours

Eliana Park/THE CHIMES
Biola residents need to voice their opinion to encourage positive change.
Tim Seeberger, Writer • March 1, 2017
Biola residents need to voice their opinion to encourage positive change.

Gamers unite to form unique community

Chak Hee Lo/ THE CHIMES
Players share ideas on how video games form bonds between people.
Christopher Baeza, Writer • December 7, 2016
Players share ideas on how video games form bonds between people.

Han shot first, you can too

Students discuss their methods for success in Catch Me If You Can.
Alexandria Rosales, Writer • March 8, 2016
Students discuss their methods for success in Catch Me If You Can.

Indoor humidity plagues Blackstone residents

Katie Evensen/THE CHIMES
Defective air conditioning units cause discomfort, damage and minor flooding within some of the new dorm rooms.
Hannah Wagner, Writer • November 11, 2015
Defective air conditioning units cause discomfort, damage and minor flooding within some of the new dorm rooms.

Ceili Club fuses dance with community

Senior Spanish major and club president Julie Marmion of Biola Ceili Club. She discusses how Irish dancing flourishes on campus through integration of history and art. | Katie Evensen/THE CHIMES
Irish dancing flourishes on campus through integration of history and art.
Jehn Kubiak, Writer • November 4, 2015
Irish dancing flourishes on campus through integration of history and art.
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