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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Lower enrollment affects budget

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Spring enrollment is at 3,850 students, causing $18,000 to be moved from contingency to the SGA budget.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer March 22, 2016
Spring enrollment is at 3,850 students, causing $18,000 to be moved from contingency to the SGA budget.

Crime Log: March 16 — 22

Crime Log: March 16 — 22
Disturbing the peace, a hit and run, petty theft and trespassing make up this week's crime log.
Jana Eller, Office Manager March 22, 2016
Disturbing the peace, a hit and run, petty theft and trespassing make up this week's crime log.

First-generation scholars rise

John Uy/THE CHIMES
Two floors in Blackstone Hall will integrate a total of 30 first-generation students beginning in fall 2016.
Jocelyn Meza, Writer March 17, 2016
Two floors in Blackstone Hall will integrate a total of 30 first-generation students beginning in fall 2016.

New dean to be chosen for science center

Infographic by Sean Leone/THE CHIMES
Biola has narrowed down applicants for the position of dean to four individuals.
Alondra Urizar, Writer March 16, 2016
Biola has narrowed down applicants for the position of dean to four individuals.

GSPD leadership team focuses on expansion

Becky Mitchell/THE CHIMES
In the coming year the GSPD leadership team will grow to reach more students.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer March 16, 2016
In the coming year the GSPD leadership team will grow to reach more students.

After voting, senator positions still open

Infographic by Sean Leone/THE CHIMES
Of 15 available senator positions, six positions had no competition and three remain empty.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer March 15, 2016
Of 15 available senator positions, six positions had no competition and three remain empty.

Crime Log: March 9 — March 15

Crime Log: March 9 —  March 15
This week's crime log consists of petty theft and vandalism.
Jana Eller, Office Manager March 15, 2016
This week's crime log consists of petty theft and vandalism.

SGA launches new student scholarship

Student Government Association will create a student committee to choose the recipients of the new scholarships.
Jana Eller, Office Manager March 15, 2016
Student Government Association will create a student committee to choose the recipients of the new scholarships.

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.