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The Chimes

Friend group defends character of student arrested for gun possession

A timeline of Jason Roberts' arrest
Group discusses Jason Roberts’ intent and call on community for more understanding.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief April 4, 2018

The guns were supposed to remain in his dorm for an hour before the group left for their annual weekend trip, according to his friend Russell Vick, senior biblical studies major. Now, senior business administration major Jason Roberts faces multiple felony charges for the possession of an AR-15 and...

Torrey puts a twist on Shakespeare

Torrey puts a twist on Shakespeare
Student-directed play incorporates comedy into theater.
Isabella Tkachuk, Freelance Writer November 15, 2017

When it comes to the Torrey Honors Institute, time for breaks becomes exceedingly rare. This makes the amount of time and energy that the Torrey Theatre puts into the production of “The Complete Works of Shakespeare Revised and Abridged” extraordinary. DIFFERENT PORTRAYAL OF SHAKESPEAREAN WORKS The...

The Holy Spirit and Healing Prayers

Tom and Katy Sappington reminds us that the Spirit wants for us to remember Christ as not only our savior, but our healer.  |  Russell Spacy/THE CHIMES
Tom and Katy Sappington reminds us that the Spirit wants for us to remember Christ as not only our savior, but our healer.
Russell Spacy, Writer October 12, 2017
Tom and Katy Sappington reminds us that the Spirit wants for us to remember Christ as not only our savior, but our healer.

The Spirit forms freedom

The Spirit forms freedom
Leon Harris describes the true meaning of freedom.
Jessica Goddard, Writer October 12, 2017
Leon Harris describes the true meaning of freedom.

Walk in the Spirit

Doctor Ken Berding speaks on the seven things we should know about living life in the Holy Spirit.  |  Caitlin Gaines/THE CHIMES
Doctor Ken Berding speaks on the seven things we should know about living life in the Holy Spirit.
Kristin Hori, Writer October 11, 2017
Doctor Ken Berding speaks on the seven things we should know about living life in the Holy Spirit.

Meeting makes memories

Eliana Park/THE CHIMES [file]
Students remember their favorite Torrey times.
Jessica Goddard, Writer October 10, 2017
Students remember their favorite Torrey times.

Slight enrollment increase sparks hope

Nichole Langon/THE CHIMES
University has first uptick in years despite overall loss of undergraduate students.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief October 4, 2017
University has first uptick in years despite overall loss of undergraduate students.

Coordinators promptly present conference subject

TORREY CONFERENCE 2017
Students get time to contemplate the Holy Spirit ahead of first Torrey Conference session.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief September 16, 2017
Students get time to contemplate the Holy Spirit ahead of first Torrey Conference session.

Orientation adjusts to shorter program period

Becky Mitchell/THE CHIMES
With the loss of available days, orientations refocus on key components.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief September 7, 2017
With the loss of available days, orientations refocus on key components.

Torrey Revisits Sexual Redemption

Jana Eller/THE CHIMES
Directors offer a previous conference session again per request of female students.
Jana Eller, Office Manager February 22, 2017
Directors offer a previous conference session again per request of female students.

Beyond, the future for generations

Jacob Knopf/ THE CHIMES
Next year’s Torrey topic has yet to be determined, with current planners recouping and regrouping.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer October 26, 2016
Next year’s Torrey topic has yet to be determined, with current planners recouping and regrouping.

2016, today’s Torrey

Alondra Urizar/ THE CHIMES
Preparation for this year’s conference required months of planning and prayer.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer October 19, 2016
Preparation for this year’s conference required months of planning and prayer.