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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Halloween traditions around the world

| Marika Adamopoulos/THE CHIMES
Though Halloween is widely regarded as an American holiday, cultures all over the world have their own fall traditions celebrating the dead.
Sophia Dammann, Writer • October 28, 2014
Though Halloween is widely regarded as an American holiday, cultures all over the world have their own fall traditions celebrating the dead.

Setting the stage: cast and crew of Theatre 21

Crew members, including Alison Ross and Jenna White, pull out the reversible walls between scenes to transform the stage. From a condo to a South Carolina garden in the production of "The Importance of Being Earnest" requires several set changes. | Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES
Students who make up the crew of "The Importance of Being Earnest" describe the work, dynamics and relationships involved in bringing this immense production to life.
Augusta McDonnell, Writer • October 28, 2014
Students who make up the crew of "The Importance of Being Earnest" describe the work, dynamics and relationships involved in bringing this immense production to life.

Midterm madness: Take a break with fun fall festivities

As this new season approaches, take a break from midterm madness and explore these fall activities. | Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
As a new season approaches, take a break from midterm madness and explore these fall activities.
Candace Guereque, Writer • October 22, 2014
As a new season approaches, take a break from midterm madness and explore these fall activities.

ROTC students in uniform trigger varied reactions

From left to right, Biola students Matthew Norman, Joel Wallace, Steven Hatton and Joshua Cole participate in the ROTC program at Cal State Fullerton University. | Anna Warner/THE CHIMES
Students share their experiences with their involvement in ROTC.
Hannah Wagner, Writer • October 21, 2014
Students share their experiences with their involvement in ROTC.

Taking the stage for Punk ‘n’ Pie

Sophomore Brady Lee marvels at his $500 prize for winning first place with his evangelism magic act. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES
Students involved with Punk 'n' Pie prepare for their upcoming performances on Oct. 2.
Chloe Tokar, Writer • October 21, 2014
Students involved with Punk 'n' Pie prepare for their upcoming performances on Oct. 2.

Relationship retreat guides students, inspires universities

| Kalli Thommen/THE CHIMES
Biola's Relationship Retreat aims to give young couples a space to ask questions and gain outside perspective.
Alex Bell, Writer • October 8, 2014
Biola's Relationship Retreat aims to give young couples a space to ask questions and gain outside perspective.

Counseling, community provides support for mental health

In an effort to better support the mental and emotional health of students, the Biola Counseling Center offers extensive hours for students to share their story, and to learn to first help themselves in order to in turn help others. | Cherri Yoon/THE CHIMES
In an effort to better support the mental and emotional health of students, the Biola Counseling Center offers extensive hours for students to share their story, and to learn to first help themselves in order to in turn help others.
Sophia Dammann, Writer • October 8, 2014
In an effort to better support the mental and emotional health of students, the Biola Counseling Center offers extensive hours for students to share their story, and to learn to first help themselves in order to in turn help others.

From the grounds up: Biola entrepreneur brews up business

Sophomore business major Brody O’Brien stands in front of his custom made espresso bar. His business, Mitchell Canyon Coffee, is run from his dorm room. | Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
Running his own espresso business out of his dorm room, Brody O'Brien joins the ranks of several student entrepreneurs on campus.
Angelene Wong, Writer • October 7, 2014
Running his own espresso business out of his dorm room, Brody O'Brien joins the ranks of several student entrepreneurs on campus.

Custodians cultivate friendships with students

Hands around Biola focuses on the custodial service staff in the dorms. Students at Biola continue to cultivate lasting relationships with the janitorial staff. | Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES
Biola students continue to cultivate lasting relationships with the janitorial staff.
Jenna Schmidt, Writer • October 1, 2014
Biola students continue to cultivate lasting relationships with the janitorial staff.

Xopoc chooses new focus for performances

Freshman cinema and media arts major Maggie Gray dances with XOPOC members during a rehearsal. | Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
Xopoc seeks to keep each performance God-centered.
Jenna Schmidt, Writer • September 30, 2014
Xopoc seeks to keep each performance God-centered.

Commuters struggle with staying connected to campus

Students show their OCC pride as they dance around at Nation Ball.
Off campus students continue to find community alternatives in order to remain involved in the student body.
Candace Guereque, Writer • September 30, 2014
Off campus students continue to find community alternatives in order to remain involved in the student body.

Old history, new impact

Clockwise from top left, Ella Corey, Anders Corey, Matt Chase, and Kevin Botka. For these descendants of recent Biola presidents, their families’ histories give them a different grasp on Biola’s past and present. | Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES. | Katie Evensen/THE CHIMES
Descendants of recent Biola presidents reflect on their family's legacy at Biola, and on their personal experience at a school filled with their history.
Alex Bell, Writer • September 24, 2014
Descendants of recent Biola presidents reflect on their family's legacy at Biola, and on their personal experience at a school filled with their history.
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