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The Chimes

Missions Conference’s first day elicits positive reactions

Amy McKeever, freshman communication disorders major and Stefanie Van Schooten, business administration freshman carry water jugs in order to spread awareness about the water crisis in Africa. Speakers, students and organizations communicate about missions and spreading the Gospel. | Molli Kaptein/THE CHIMES
Speakers, students and organizations communicate about missions and spreading the Gospel
Melissa Hedrick, Writer March 11, 2015
Speakers, students and organizations communicate about missions and spreading the Gospel

La Mirada crime drops significantly

La Mirada crime drops significantly
La Mirada crime rates fall by 49 percent due to fewer property crimes.
Alondra Urizar, Writer March 11, 2015
La Mirada crime rates fall by 49 percent due to fewer property crimes.

New masters program calculates value

Kevin Vandekamp, senior accounting major and president of the Biola Accounting Society, will enroll in the MPAcc program next fall. Vandekamp believes that MPAcc will become the standard program for accounting majors at Biola.  Philip Woodward, accounting professor and director of the MPAcc program, believes that in future years it will be rare for accountants to not have a masters degree. | Nikki Hadley/THE CHIMES
Crowell adds a new accounting program that aims provide students with more business credentials in less time.
Grace Gibney, Writer March 10, 2015
Crowell adds a new accounting program that aims provide students with more business credentials in less time.

Communication disorders moved to Dorothy English Hall

Alicia McCormick, 2013 Biola graduate and administrative coordinator of Communication Sciences and Disorders tests the hearing of senior Ariana Lee.  The Dorothy English Hall now holds the entirety of the communication disorders department.  |  Amber Nunn/THE CHIMES
The Dorothy English Hall now holds the entirety of the communication disorders department.
Dakota Ball, Writer March 10, 2015
The Dorothy English Hall now holds the entirety of the communication disorders department.

Crime Log: Feb. 27-Mar. 5

Crime Log: Feb. 27-Mar. 5
A sexual assault and possession of marijuana make up this week's crime log.
Sarah Pineda, Writer March 10, 2015
A sexual assault and possession of marijuana make up this week's crime log.

Disneyland price increase frustrates students

Disneyland price increase frustrates students
U.S. Disney theme parks rose their ticket and annual pass prices, breaking the $100 ticket price line and affecting Biola students’ wallets.
Sarah Pineda, Writer March 10, 2015
U.S. Disney theme parks rose their ticket and annual pass prices, breaking the $100 ticket price line and affecting Biola students’ wallets.

Senators fund petting zoo event

Grant Walter/THE CHIMES
Following discussion with library staff, senators pass proposal in anticipation for midterms.
Grace Gibney, Writer March 9, 2015
Following discussion with library staff, senators pass proposal in anticipation for midterms.

Missions conference steps away from tradition

After Jimmy Seibert's message on Friday morning, students kneel near the stage to receive prayer. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES
This year’s Missions Conference aims to bring a fresh perspective to the annual event by focusing on “missional living.”
Steve Day, Writer March 5, 2015
This year’s Missions Conference aims to bring a fresh perspective to the annual event by focusing on “missional living.”

Students fundraise tuition online

With no other options to turn to, students rely on donations from others.
Alondra Urizar, Writer March 4, 2015
With no other options to turn to, students rely on donations from others.

Does art advance through technology?

Does art advance through technology?
The digital revolution in recent years sparks discussion among artists.
Grace Gibney, Writer March 4, 2015
The digital revolution in recent years sparks discussion among artists.

Technological multitasking fosters dopamine addiction

Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES
Multitasking with electronic devices impairs efficiency and alters brain function.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer March 3, 2015
Multitasking with electronic devices impairs efficiency and alters brain function.

Associated Students optimistic about senate elections

Grant Walter/THE CHIMES
Despite the past lack of interest in senate positions, Associated Students feels certain that the changes made to the election timing will help attract more students.
Hannah McCauley, Writer March 3, 2015
Despite the past lack of interest in senate positions, Associated Students feels certain that the changes made to the election timing will help attract more students.