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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

What’s the Big IDEA?

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IDEA course evaluations spur professors to improve their courses.
Jennifer Jensen, Writer December 9, 2014
IDEA course evaluations spur professors to improve their courses.

Breaking free of millennial trends

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Biola seniors face post-graduation with confidence, contrary to recent California millennial report.
Torie Hamilton, Writer December 9, 2014
Biola seniors face post-graduation with confidence, contrary to recent California millennial report.

Crime Log: Dec. Nov. 28 — Dec. 8

Crime Log: Dec. Nov. 28 — Dec. 8
Sexual assault, vandalism and possession of alcohol make up this week's crime log.
Torie Hamilton, Writer December 9, 2014
Sexual assault, vandalism and possession of alcohol make up this week's crime log.

UCM’s potential grows with new Vice President

Lee Wilhite steps down from his role as Vice President of Enrollment, Marketing and Communications.
After sixty applicants applied for the position of new Vice President of UCM, Lee Wilhite takes the position.
Sarah Pineda, Writer December 9, 2014
After sixty applicants applied for the position of new Vice President of UCM, Lee Wilhite takes the position.

Safety in numbers

Safety concerns addressed for academic service learning projects.
Jenna Kubiak, Writer December 9, 2014
Safety concerns addressed for academic service learning projects.

Abortion images return with administration approval

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Diana Jimenez and pro-life advocates display another round of graphic posters in the center of campus.
Dayna Drum, Writer December 3, 2014
Diana Jimenez and pro-life advocates display another round of graphic posters in the center of campus.

Fire drills kindle mixed feelings

Infographic shows the current and budgeted funds to ugrade fire alert technology. | Angelica Abalos/THE CHIMES
Students think that the number of fire drills in the dorms during the semester are unnecessary.
Jocelyn Meza, Writer December 3, 2014
Students think that the number of fire drills in the dorms during the semester are unnecessary.

Farewell, Associated Students

Infographic shows the new structure of AS. | Angelica Abalos/THE CHIMES
In an effort to prioritize student advocacy, AS divides into separate government and event planning organizations.
Torie Hamilton, Writer December 3, 2014
In an effort to prioritize student advocacy, AS divides into separate government and event planning organizations.

Death education rises in popularity

Illustration by Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES
Although many assume the idea of death is far from young adults, college students are still enrolling in classes to teach them about what is to come.
Sarah Pineda, Writer December 3, 2014
Although many assume the idea of death is far from young adults, college students are still enrolling in classes to teach them about what is to come.

Yaking with Yik Yak

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A representative from the popular app answers questions about it’s usage.
Dayna Drum, Writer December 2, 2014
A representative from the popular app answers questions about it’s usage.

Crime Log: Nov. 18 — Nov. 30

Crime Log: Nov. 18 — Nov. 30
Sexual battery, a hit and run, and possession of alcohol make up this week's crime log.
Torie Hamilton, Writer December 2, 2014
Sexual battery, a hit and run, and possession of alcohol make up this week's crime log.

Run down

Campus Safety Chief John Ojeisekhoba and his crew of officers put on equipment in preparation for the active shooter drill held on Wednesday, August 14. The drill coordinated with SWAT and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to prepare officers for any situation. The increased security in chapel is part of Ojeisekhoba's plan to make Biola as safe as possible. | Courtesy of Campus Safety
Students chase off-campus trespassers after attempted theft.
Grace Gibney, Writer December 2, 2014
Students chase off-campus trespassers after attempted theft.