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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Social media campaign asks for discussion

Biolans’ Equal Ground, a group of LGBTQ students and allies, promote alternative narratives of same-sex attraction in response to a film screening that fell short of expectations.
Grace Gibney, Writer April 29, 2015
Biolans’ Equal Ground, a group of LGBTQ students and allies, promote alternative narratives of same-sex attraction in response to a film screening that fell short of expectations.

Mexico missions not tripped up by violence

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Despite the danger that faces them, students cross the border to aid others.
Alondra Urizar, Writer April 29, 2015
Despite the danger that faces them, students cross the border to aid others.

Biola poll shows stance on same-sex marriage differs from majority of Americans

Of 210 Biola students polled, a majority do not support same-sex marriage, which does not conform to the overall trend of increasing support in the United States.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer April 28, 2015
Of 210 Biola students polled, a majority do not support same-sex marriage, which does not conform to the overall trend of increasing support in the United States.

Recycling roadblocks

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Although recycling efforts have dramatically improved within the last year, Biola still has a long road ahead.
Lauren Peterson, Writer April 28, 2015
Although recycling efforts have dramatically improved within the last year, Biola still has a long road ahead.

Crime Log: April 19 — 24

Crime Log: April 19 — 24
A fire and instances of petty theft make up this week's crime log.
Sarah Pineda, Writer April 28, 2015
A fire and instances of petty theft make up this week's crime log.

Funding cap on annual dorm events passed

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The senate heard four proposals and voted on a funding limit on residence hall events.
Dayna Drum, Writer April 26, 2015
The senate heard four proposals and voted on a funding limit on residence hall events.

it’s whatever joins the dark side, wins Mock Rock 2015

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Returning group it’s whatever brings villains to life, winning them a trophy.
Grace Gibney, Sarah Pineda, and Alondra Urizar April 24, 2015
Returning group it’s whatever brings villains to life, winning them a trophy.

Cafe opening kickstarts eatery renovations

Cafe opening kickstarts eatery renovations
While the Heritage Cafe boasts new eating options, Facilities plans to update popular eating areas around campus.
Grace Gibney, Writer April 22, 2015
While the Heritage Cafe boasts new eating options, Facilities plans to update popular eating areas around campus.

Sexual assault off-campus: annual security reports are not the whole story

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Sexual assault is more likely to occur off-campus, although Biola University is not required to report these incidences to the U.S. Department of the Education.
Nicole Foy, Writer April 22, 2015
Sexual assault is more likely to occur off-campus, although Biola University is not required to report these incidences to the U.S. Department of the Education.

Michael Jace set to go to another pre-trial

Michael Jace set to go to another pre-trial
Almost a year after the death of April Jace, her husband undergoes a series of pre-trials.
Dayna Drum, Writer April 22, 2015
Almost a year after the death of April Jace, her husband undergoes a series of pre-trials.

Terminally ill patients may be granted assisted suicide in California

Terminally ill patients may be granted assisted suicide in California
California’s End of Life Option Act will allow terminally ill patients to choose physician-assisted suicide if passed.
Sarah Pineda, Writer April 22, 2015
California’s End of Life Option Act will allow terminally ill patients to choose physician-assisted suicide if passed.

Biola questions education model

Biola is considering the education model and is currently discussing the implementation of a trimester system, according to Freddy Cardoza, department chair of Christian education. | Quincy Liao/THE CHIMES [file photo]
Since the four-year academic model does not suit all students seeking to earn a degree, Biola considers other options.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer April 21, 2015
Since the four-year academic model does not suit all students seeking to earn a degree, Biola considers other options.