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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Undergrad enrollment decreases

Infographic by Emily Hayashida/THE CHIMES
Biola’s enrollment has decreased for the first time in six years.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer September 16, 2015
Biola’s enrollment has decreased for the first time in six years.

Blackstone Cafe lacks interest

Johnathan Burkhardt/THE CHIMES
Since its opening, the cafe’s revenue is short due to its distant location and limited menu.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer September 16, 2015
Since it’s opening, the cafe’s revenue is short due to its distant location and limited menu.

Armed suspect seized at campus apartments

Armed suspect seized at campus apartments
Campus Safety worked with the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department to track down an alleged robbery suspect.
Alondra Urizar, Writer September 16, 2015
Campus Safety worked with the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department to track down an alleged robbery suspect.

Fluor Fountain floods over

Anna Warner/THE CHIMES
Valve malfunction drives facilities to shut off fountain.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer September 15, 2015
Valve malfunction drives facilities to shut off fountain.

Art headquarters finds new home

John Uy/THE CHIMES
In the winter of 2015, White Hall and art department building will be demolished for the new science building.
Alondra Urizar, Writer September 15, 2015
In the winter of 2015, White Hall and art department building will be demolished for the new science building.

Crime Log: Sept. 6 – Sept. 15

Crime Log: Sept. 6 - Sept. 15
This week's crime log consists of a disturbance of the peace.
Kara Ramey, Writer September 15, 2015
This week's crime log consists of a disturbance of the peace.

Senate meets with spouses of Biola trustees

Grant Walter/THE CHIMES
After passing funding for sports spirit scarves, senators met with the spouses of members of the Board of Trustees.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer September 11, 2015
After passing funding for sports spirit scarves, senators met with the spouses of members of the Board of Trustees.

Biola Startup Competition starts this fall

Katie Evensen/THE CHIMES
Students of all majors have the opportunity to form teams, receive mentorship and develop a business idea with a campus-wide competition.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer September 9, 2015
Students of all majors have the opportunity to form teams, receive mentorship and develop a business idea with a campus-wide competition.

Phishing emails propel response

Infographic by Trevor Lunde/THE CHIMES
Biola Information Technology advocates two-step verification against recent phishing email schemes.
Alondra Urizar, Writer September 9, 2015
Biola Information Technology advocates two-step verification against recent phishing email schemes.

Campus grounds receive makeover over summer

Marika Adamopoulos/THE CHIMES
Students appreciate new improvements to campus, including better WiFi coverage and infrastructure repairs.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer September 8, 2015
Students appreciate new improvements to campus, including better WiFi coverage and infrastructure repairs.

Crime Log: Aug. 19-Sept. 5

Crime Log: Aug. 19-Sept. 5
This weeks crime log consists of a sexual assault and multiple petty thefts.
Kara Ramey, Writer September 8, 2015
This weeks crime log consists of a sexual assault and multiple petty thefts.

Spiritual Development reduces chapel requirements

John Uy/THE CHIMES
After an evaluation of previous chapel attendance and makeups, students now have a reduced amount of chapels and conferences to attend each semester.
Alondra Urizar, Writer September 8, 2015
After an evaluation of previous chapel attendance and makeups, students now have a reduced amount of chapels and conferences to attend each semester.