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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

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.

Building up Biola

A construction worker measures the distance from the floor to the ceiling on the third floor of North Hall. | Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES
The North Hall construction crew shares their experience with working on the Biola campus.
Jenna Schmidt, Writer September 16, 2014
The North Hall construction crew shares their experience with working on the Biola campus.

Emerson closes doors

Men of Emerson reflect on the time they spent in the soon to be retired dorm. | Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
As Emerson Hall begins its last year, residents reflect on how the oldest all-male dorm on campus has impacted their lives.
Alex Bell, Writer September 2, 2014
As Emerson Hall begins its last year, residents reflect on how the oldest all-male dorm on campus has impacted their lives.