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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Buy a cockroach, help the zoo

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The San Francisco Zoo created an Adopt-a-Cockroach fundraiser for singles to send to their exes.
Sarah Pineda, Writer February 10, 2015
The San Francisco Zoo created an Adopt-a-Cockroach fundraiser for singles to send to their exes.

Skateboarding policy met with opposition

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Students respond to the continued ban of skateboards on campus.
Kathryn Toombs, Writer February 10, 2015
Students respond to the continued ban of skateboards on campus.

Measles not likely to reach Biola

Illustration by Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES
Students continue going to Disneyland after the measles outbreak, but the student health center says that campus is safe.
Alondra Urizar, Writer February 10, 2015
Students continue going to Disneyland after the measles outbreak, but the student health center says that campus is safe.

Eating options evaluated

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In a meeting with Bon Appetit, senators discuss menus for Heritage Cafe and North Hall cafeteria.
Grace Gibney, Writer February 8, 2015
In a meeting with Bon Appetit, senators discuss menus for Heritage Cafe and North Hall cafeteria.

Individual threatens campus with a gun

Photo courtesy of Campus Safety.
A man claiming to have a gun names Biola as a target.
Dayna Drum, Writer February 6, 2015
A man claiming to have a gun names Biola as a target.

Heritage cafe ahead of schedule

Construction crew members hard at work to complete the Heritage Cafe ahead of schedule. | Molli Kaptein/THE CHIMES
Construction on library cafe moves along with installing Biola history as decor.
Jocelyn Meza, Writer February 4, 2015
Construction on library cafe moves along with installing Biola history as decor.

Crime Log: Dec. 9 – Jan. 31

Crime Log: Dec. 9 - Jan. 31
An incident of sexual battery, instances of disturbing the peace, and several incidents of petty theft occurred over interterm.
Sarah Pineda, Writer February 4, 2015
An incident of sexual battery, instances of disturbing the peace, and several incidents of petty theft occurred over interterm.

University honors deceased student’s memory

Hasiet Joy Negash captured in a candid moment on the metro heading to Los Angeles.  |  Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
Student Development and the Student Missionary Union take various steps to help students grapple with grief over the passing of Hasiet Joy Negash.
Dayna Drum, Writer February 4, 2015
Student Development and the Student Missionary Union take various steps to help students grapple with grief over the passing of Hasiet Joy Negash.

New semester brings new journalism chair

Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES
Professor Tamara Welter replaced professor Michael Longinow as chair of the journalism department at the start of the spring semester.
Sarah Pineda, Writer February 4, 2015
Professor Tamara Welter replaced professor Michael Longinow as chair of the journalism department at the start of the spring semester.

Conference to address women’s identities

Professor Dave Keehn and wife, Debbie. | Kalli Thommen/THE CHIMES
Students plan womens' conference to reclaim lost sense of self.
Grace Gibney, Writer February 3, 2015
Students plan womens' conference to reclaim lost sense of self.

State ban might affect new athletic field plans

Photo illustration by Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES
A new senate bill calls for research on the health hazards of synthetic turfs and stalls installations until 2018.
Dayna Drum, Writer February 3, 2015
A new senate bill calls for research on the health hazards of synthetic turfs and stalls installations until 2018.

North Hall rooms open to tour

More progress is made on North Hall, the new dorm located in upper campus. | Molli Kaptein/THE CHIMES
With housing registration approaching, the tours of North Hall will be offered to encourage residency.
Alondra Urizar, Writer February 2, 2015
With housing registration approaching, the tours of North Hall will be offered to encourage residency.