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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Ambassadors of Compassion: Here and There

Ambassadors of Compassion: Here and There
You might be the only one to show Jesus to someone.
Sarah Dougher, Blogger • March 20, 2019

Professor of biblical and theological studies Matt Williams spoke on being Ambassadors of Compassion: Here and There in Mayers Auditorium. He first defined the difference between Missions versus Mission, with Missions being a cross-cultural mission experience and Mission being the great commission that...

Hope Hall floor tours training community for former gang members

Hope Hall floor tours training community for former gang members
Hope’s North Star community takes the opportunity to visit the Homeboy Industries.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor • February 19, 2019

On Feb. 15, North Star, a women’s floor on Hope Hall, journeyed to the Homeboy Industries, a Christian youth program that focuses on former gang members. LEARNING Father Greg Boyle, the pastor of Dolores Mission Church, started the rehabilitation program to help rehabilitate former Los Angeles gang...

A recent ski trip raises questions on how SPA plans their events

A recent ski trip raises questions on how SPA plans their events
The SPA ski trip revealed many issues with how events are planned, advertised, and funded on campus.
Maria Weyne, News Editor • February 17, 2019

Recently, the Student Programming and Activities department advertised a ski trip on their Instagram page. However, despite SPA having almost 1.2k followers on its Instagram—approximately equal to one-fifth of the undergrad student body—almost no one seemed to be aware of this event. This event is...