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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Just read your Bible

Just read your Bible
Studying the Bible is not the only way to spend time in it.
Kei-Lynn Wheaton, Staff Writer April 7, 2022

Various forms of Bible study were popularized in the YouTube community. Personal Bible study can range from reading and meditation, journaling or in-depth analysis that considers historical and cultural context. Christians constantly experiment, creating new techniques, tools and arts to study with.  Conducting...

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...

iStudiez: the most useful app you’ve never heard of

iStudiez: the most useful app you’ve never heard of
Check out this app that will keep you on top of all your schoolwork.
Melissa Fuentes, Freelance Writer October 16, 2018

How difficult is it for you to stay on top of your classes and schoolwork? How often do you find yourself lost in the stress and busyness of school? Hidden among millions of smartphone apps is “iStudiez,” a task keeping app dedicated to keep you on track and meet your deadlines. With midterms on...

Students exercise body and mind

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The Biola library recently installed out of the ordinary desks which enable students to study without sitting in chairs.
Samantha Dammann, Writer September 13, 2016
The Biola library recently installed out of the ordinary desks which enable students to study without sitting in chairs.

Travel calms burdened students’ minds

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Before the burden of finals, travel may help students clear their minds before studying.
Tim Seeberger, Writer May 3, 2016
Before the burden of finals, travel may help students clear their minds before studying.

More open hours to open books

More open hours to open books
The Biola library can now compete with peer institutions by adding more open hours.
Jana Eller, Office Manager April 5, 2016
The Biola library can now compete with peer institutions by adding more open hours.

Foreign countries offer free education opportunities

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In Germany, students, including Americans, have the option to attend higher education for free.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer March 8, 2016
In Germany, students, including Americans, have the option to attend higher education for free.

Best songs to beat new semester stress

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If you find yourself caving under the pressure of new semester stress, plug in your headphones and keep yourself sane with this playlist created A&E Editor Tyler Davis.
Tyler Davis, Writer September 19, 2014
If you find yourself caving under the pressure of new semester stress, plug in your headphones and keep yourself sane with this playlist created A&E Editor Tyler Davis.