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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Grant for current students offsets tuition increase

Infographic by Sean Leone/THE CHIMES
With a 6.37 percent increase in tuition set for fall, current students will receive a $850 grant annually.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer March 8, 2016
With a 6.37 percent increase in tuition set for fall, current students will receive a $850 grant annually.

Students confront the topic of spiritual warfare

Jehn Kubiak/THE CHIMES
A fireside chat leading up to missions allows Biolans to gain a better understanding of spiritual warfare.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer March 8, 2016
A fireside chat leading up to missions allows Biolans to gain a better understanding of spiritual warfare.

Foreign countries offer free education opportunities

Eliana Park/THE CHIMES
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.

Crime Log: March 2 — March. 8

Crime Log: March 2 — March. 8
Disturbing the peace and a hit and run make up this week's crime log.
Jana Eller, Office Manager March 8, 2016
Disturbing the peace and a hit and run make up this week's crime log.

Young Ones play off of Young Once

Photo courtesy of JJ Carroll
In response to Canadian-made docuseries, “Young Once,” Biola students create parody.
Jocelyn Meza, Writer March 8, 2016
In response to Canadian-made docuseries, “Young Once,” Biola students create parody.

SMU proclaims Missions Conference theme

Students woke up to a large sign covering the infamous Jesus Mural in preparation for Missions Conference 2016 that asks, "What if you had never heard?" | Amanda Sakowski/ THE CHIMES 
The 87th conference from March 9-11 focuses around the word ‘proclaim.’
Melissa Hedrick, Writer March 7, 2016
The 87th conference from March 9-11 focuses around the word ‘proclaim.’

Seven proposals passed

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The senate passed one constitutional amendment, one internal proposal and five student initiatives.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer March 7, 2016
The senate passed one constitutional amendment, one internal proposal and five student initiatives.

Bon Appetit cooks up awareness

Katie Evensen/THE CHIMES
After encouraging students dump their food in buckets, Bon Appetit reduces food waste by a third.
Jana Eller, Office Manager March 2, 2016
After encouraging students dump their food in buckets, Bon Appetit reduces food waste by a third.

University to release statement on gender identity

The statement is the result of conversations happening among university officials since 2013.
Jana Eller, Office Manager March 2, 2016
The statement is the result of conversations happening among university officials since 2013.

Seniors land apartment priority

Jehn Kubiak/THE CHIMES
New requirements for Biola apartments alter the processes of applying for living spaces.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer March 2, 2016
New requirements for Biola apartments alter the processes of applying for living spaces.

Ground breaks for new building

Marika Adamopoulos/THE CHIMES
Biola faculty and students meet to celebrate the biggest building project in Biola’s history.
Jana Eller, Office Manager March 1, 2016
Biola faculty and students meet to celebrate the biggest building project in Biola’s history.

Murder trial postponed until March 8

Infographic by Sean Leone/THE CHIMES
After receiving a grant to postpone a trial in late January, both sides in the Michael Jace case will return in early March.
Alondra Urizar, Writer March 1, 2016
After receiving a grant to postpone a trial in late January, both sides in the Michael Jace case will return in early March.