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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Senators allot funding for basketball tickets

Grant Walter/THE CHIMES
Senators prepare for the possibility of hosting this year’s GSAC Women’s basketball semi-finals.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer March 2, 2015
Senators prepare for the possibility of hosting this year’s GSAC Women’s basketball semi-finals.

Q&A with SGA’s first presidential team

Juniors Taylor Stribbling and Drew Mattocks join their victory party while receiving the election results from AS president Tyler Hormel. | Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES [file photo]
The new Student Government Association’s first president and senior vice-president share in-depth goals for their newly acquired positions.
Dayna Drum, Writer February 25, 2015
The new Student Government Association’s first president and senior vice-president share in-depth goals for their newly acquired positions.

Marijuana possession rises on campus

Katie Evensen/THE CHIMES
Crime statistics show an increase in drug violations at Biola as well as other Christian universities.
Sarah Pineda, Writer February 25, 2015
Crime statistics show an increase in drug violations at Biola as well as other Christian universities.

Starbucks, Chick-fil-A receive warm welcomes

Biola and Bon Appetit have agreed to welcome outside vendors such as Chick-fil-A and Starbucks to serve products on campus in an effort to cater to popular student demands. | commons.wikimedia.org
Biola and Bon Appetit have agreed to welcome outside vendors such as Chick-fil-A and Starbucks to serve products on campus in an effort to cater to popular student demands.
Dakota Ball, Writer February 25, 2015
Biola and Bon Appetit have agreed to welcome outside vendors such as Chick-fil-A and Starbucks to serve products on campus in an effort to cater to popular student demands.

North Hall opens for student visitors

A room is set up in the new North Hall dorm for students to tour, giving viewers an idea of what the completed rooms will look like in the fall.  |  Marika Adamopoulos/THE CHIMES
With housing selection approaching in March, students tour North Hall rooms.
Grace Gibney, Writer February 24, 2015
With housing selection approaching in March, students tour North Hall rooms.

A drought of awareness in California

Infographic by Angelica Abalos/THE CHIMES
Biola addresses California’s persistent drought issues through various campus adjustments.
Alondra Urizar, Writer February 24, 2015
Biola addresses California’s persistent drought issues through various campus adjustments.

Crime Log Feb. 16-23

Crime Log Feb. 16-23
Sexual battery and vehicle burglary make up this week's crime log.
Sarah Pineda, Writer February 24, 2015
Sexual battery and vehicle burglary make up this week's crime log.

Senators limit funding for Horton festivity

Grant Walter/THE CHIMES
After debating funding for Mosaic Masquerade, senators place cap at $5,000
Grace Gibney, Writer February 24, 2015
After debating funding for Mosaic Masquerade, senators place cap at $5,000

Stribbling/Mattocks and Brady Lee take SGA/SMU presidential elections

Juniors Taylor Stribbling and Drew Mattocks join their victory party while receiving the election results from AS president Tyler Hormel.  | Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES
Taylor Stribbling and Drew Mattocks beat their opponents for the SGA presidential seat by 99 votes.
Dayna Drum, Writer February 19, 2015
Taylor Stribbling and Drew Mattocks beat their opponents for the SGA presidential seat by 99 votes.

Debate brings platforms to the table

Candidates defend their goals for their potential new positions through a question and answer session in front of a student audience.
Alondra Urizar, Writer February 18, 2015
Candidates defend their goals for their potential new positions through a question and answer session in front of a student audience.

SCORR conference facilitates further racial discussion

Grant Walter/THE CHIMES [file photo]
The annual SCORR conference will address racial issues brought up last semester as one avenue of continuing the conversation
Melissa Hedrick, Writer February 18, 2015
The annual SCORR conference will address racial issues brought up last semester as one avenue of continuing the conversation

Conference aims to encourage working women

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The Woven Conference offers opportunities to meet and greet women leaders who display their faith in the workplace.
Kelsey Shaw, Writer February 18, 2015
The Woven Conference offers opportunities to meet and greet women leaders who display their faith in the workplace.