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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Student numbers spur employment

Infographic by Trevor Lunde/THE CHIMES
Since 2005, enrollment growth has increased faculty and staff numbers by 320.
Alondra Urizar, Writer December 9, 2015
Since 2005, enrollment growth has increased faculty and staff numbers by 320.

Department promotes Islamophobia discussions

Becky Mitchell/THE CHIMES
Students and faculty gather under the bell tower to support Muslim neighbors.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer December 9, 2015
Students and faculty gather under the bell tower to support Muslim neighbors.

Nativity showcase celebrates culture

Becky Mitchell/THE CHIMES
Donated nativity sets decorate the library reading room for the Christmas season.
Jana Eller, Office Manager December 9, 2015
Donated nativity sets decorate the library reading room for the Christmas season.

Crime Log: Dec. 1 ― Dec. 9

Crime Log: Dec. 1 ― Dec. 9
Possession of firearms, sexual assault and possession of marijuana make up this week's crime log.
Alondra Urizar, Writer December 9, 2015
Possession of firearms, sexual assault and possession of marijuana make up this week's crime log.

Working does not point to lower GPA

Infographic by Emily Hayashida/THE CHIMES
A survey of working undergraduate students show they feel working has little effect on their grades.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer December 8, 2015
A survey of working undergraduate students show they feel working has little effect on their grades.

Library implements new organization system

Becky Mitchell/THE CHIMES
StackMap system provides accessibility in finding books.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer December 8, 2015
StackMap system provides accessibility in finding books.

Executive board proposes spring budget

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Senate will vote on a $77,051 budget for the spring semester.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer December 8, 2015
Senate will vote on a $77,051 budget for the spring semester.

Commons displays artwork about gender themes

Marika Adamopoulos/THE CHIMES
Art exhibits visual messages from “Gender, Faith and Culture” week.
Jana Eller, Office Manager December 2, 2015
Art exhibits visual messages from “Gender, Faith and Culture” week.

Giving Tuesday raises $124,000 for scholarships

Becky Mitchell/THE CHIMES
Students join in the Biola campaign by donating small amounts.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer December 2, 2015
Students join in the Biola campaign by donating small amounts.

Universities’ protests open questions

Anna Warner/THE CHIMES
Biola professors and students ponder how to respond to recent race-related protests on college campuses.
Elijah Cohen, Writer December 2, 2015
Biola professors and students ponder how to respond to recent race-related protests on college campuses.

Crime Log: Nov. 17 ― Dec. 1

Crime Log: Nov. 17 ― Dec. 1
Six instances of petty theft make up this week's crime log.
Alondra Urizar, Writer December 1, 2015
Six instances of petty theft make up this week's crime log.

Retirement age rises for college grads

Infographic by Emily Hayashida/THE CHIMES
In a recent study, the new retirement age for college grads is projected to be 75.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer December 1, 2015
In a recent study, the new retirement age for college grads is projected to be 75.