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The Chimes

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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

A number of factors play into students not receiving enough sleep

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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

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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

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Missing the accoutrements associated with home displays one’s need for love and connection.
Lucas Weaver, Writer April 5, 2017
Missing the accoutrements associated with home displays one’s need for love and connection.

Biola should adopt Greek Life

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Christian fraternities and sororities can provide students with outside connections.
Lucas Weaver, Writer March 9, 2017
Christian fraternities and sororities can provide students with outside connections.

Students need more open hours

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Biola residents need to voice their opinion to encourage positive change.
Tim Seeberger, Writer March 2, 2017
Biola residents need to voice their opinion to encourage positive change.

Gamers unite to form unique community

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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.

Club increases deaf awareness

Senior sociology major Adriana Vasquez serves as club vice president of The Biola ASL Club, which hopes to educate students about the deaf community. | John Uy/THE CHIMES
The American Sign Language club hopes to educate students about the deaf community.
Jehn Kubiak, Writer October 13, 2015
The American Sign Language club hopes to educate students about the deaf community.

Hats for cancer

Photo courtesy of Christine Tomlinson
Sophomore Lauren Peterson starts a student chapter of Love Your Melon, an organization that provides hats and funding for children battling cancer.
Jehn Kubiak, Writer October 6, 2015
Sophomore Lauren Peterson starts a student chapter of Love Your Melon, an organization that provides hats and funding for children battling cancer.

Embrace different cultures

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Global students share various cultures during Wednesday Wakeups at the Fluor Fountain.
Jehn Kubiak, Writer October 3, 2015
Global students share various cultures during Wednesday Wakeups at the Fluor Fountain.