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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Crime Log: September 20 ― 26

Crime Log: September 20 ― 26
A hit and run and petty thefts make up this week's crime log.
Jana Eller, Office Manager September 27, 2016
A hit and run and petty thefts make up this week's crime log.

False message sent through alert system

Students panic as message is sent out claiming man with gun is in library.
Melissa Hedrick, Rebecca Mitchell, and Jana Eller September 26, 2016
Students panic as message is sent out claiming man with gun is in library.

Two proposals denied, four passed

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Senators vote on proposals for the first time this school year.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer September 24, 2016
Senators vote on proposals for the first time this school year.

FirstGen succeeds in beginning stages

Group of first-gen students in Blackstone lobby
Biola’s new FirstGen Program has a successful first month.
Daisy Gonzalez, Writer September 21, 2016
Biola’s new FirstGen Program has a successful first month.

Final beam signed

Jason Lin/ THE CHIMES
Students and faculty made their mark on the new science building.
Jana Eller, Office Manager September 21, 2016
Students and faculty made their mark on the new science building.

Conference teaches humility

Eliana Park/ THE CHIMES
Twenty speakers discussed the topic of love and humility in politics.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer September 20, 2016
Twenty speakers discussed the topic of love and humility in politics.

Missions go local

Jacob Knopf/ THE CHIMES
SMU restructures their system to pursue a deeper focus on local missions.
Jana Eller, Office Manager September 20, 2016
SMU restructures their system to pursue a deeper focus on local missions.

Student enrollment slightly declines

Infographic by Jose Flores/ THE CHIMES
With students graduating faster, enrollment decreases by a small fraction.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer September 20, 2016
With students graduating faster, enrollment decreases by a small fraction.

Psychology degree accredited

Jose Flores/ THE CHIMES
Rosemead School of Psychology opened their online degree after receiving WASC accreditation.
Jana Eller, Office Manager September 20, 2016
Rosemead School of Psychology opened their online degree after receiving WASC accreditation.

First open proposals presented

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Senate hears five student initiatives and one internal proposal.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer September 19, 2016
Senate hears five student initiatives and one internal proposal.

Biola brand refreshed

Jason Lin/ THE CHIMES
For the first time in several years, UCM seeks to retell the Biola story.
Jana Eller, Office Manager September 14, 2016
For the first time in several years, UCM seeks to retell the Biola story.

Students pursue a home church

Infographic by Tony Flores/ THE CHIMES
Research shows that people looking for a new church search for quality of sermons and warm welcomes.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer September 14, 2016
Research shows that people looking for a new church search for quality of sermons and warm welcomes.