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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Relocated conference session stirs tension

Marika Adamopoulos/THE CHIMES
Disorganization causes long lines for the global awareness session.
Jana Eller, Office Manager March 9, 2016
Disorganization causes long lines for the global awareness session.

Biola student inaugurated into USC honors

Photo courtesy of Lydia Knopf
After finishing two years at USC, Geoffrey Knopf has been inducted into IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu honor society.
Alondra Urizar, Writer March 9, 2016
After finishing two years at USC, Geoffrey Knopf has been inducted into IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu honor society.

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.