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The Chimes

Crime Log: Oct. 7 — Oct. 12

Crime Log: Oct. 7 — Oct. 12
A hit and run and an act of vandalism make up this week's crime log.
Torie Hamilton, Writer October 14, 2014
A hit and run and an act of vandalism make up this week's crime log.

Students look to university for election information

Infographic shows a decrease in the percent of student ages voters in the United States since 1964.
Biola students feel uneducated and unprepared for the upcoming election and look to Biola to provide them with the necessary information.
Peter Rothermel VI, Writer October 13, 2014
Biola students feel uneducated and unprepared for the upcoming election and look to Biola to provide them with the necessary information.

Students battle campus Internet

| Tomber Su/THE CHIMES
Despite the information technology department's efforts, Biola's Wi-Fi continues to provide connectivity issues for students on campus.
Alondra Urizar, Writer October 13, 2014
Despite the information technology department's efforts, Biola's Wi-Fi continues to provide connectivity issues for students on campus.

Christmas ceremony funds approved for reallocation

Grant Walter/THE CHIMES
A reallocated Christmas Tree Concert budget was proposed at this week's Associated Students Senate Meeting.
Dayna Drum, Writer October 13, 2014
A reallocated Christmas Tree Concert budget was proposed at this week's Associated Students Senate Meeting.

Forum discusses same-sex behavior in Christian context

Justin Lee, David Nystrom, and Wesley Hill speak at the "How Do We Love?" event on Oct. 7.  The forum addressed the two main sides of the discussion regarding homosexuality within the Christian community. | Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES
The "How Do We Love?" forum addressed the two main sides of the discussion regarding homosexuality within the Christian community.
Torie Hamilton, Writer October 8, 2014
The "How Do We Love?" forum addressed the two main sides of the discussion regarding homosexuality within the Christian community.

Sexual assault victims granted immunity of contract

Infographic shows the statistics for sexual assaults at nearby colleges between 2011 and 2013. | Infographic by Angelica Abalos/THE CHIMES
Under directions of a new statewide bill, students cannot be punished for violating community standards when reporting instances of sexual assault.
Dayna Drum, Writer October 7, 2014
Under directions of a new statewide bill, students cannot be punished for violating community standards when reporting instances of sexual assault.

Delayed action of immigration problematic for students

International students Cristhian Aparicio, Leonardo Contreras, and Leticia Trujillo share the struggles they face with financial aid. | Kalli Thommen, Tomber Su/THE CHIMES
Leticia Trujilo share the struggles they face with delayed executive action on immigration issues.
Kiara Ray Bernal, Writer October 7, 2014
Leticia Trujilo share the struggles they face with delayed executive action on immigration issues.

Crime Log: Sept. 28 — Oct. 5

Crime Log: Sept. 28 — Oct. 5
Incidents of theft and trespassing report make up this week's crime log.
Torie Hamilton, Writer October 7, 2014
Incidents of theft and trespassing report make up this week's crime log.

Campus Safety responds to trespassing

Biola student scans a student ID card that gives him access into the school. | Cherri Yoon/THE CHIMES
Campus Safety assures students that despite recent incidents of trespassing on campus, there remains no threat to community safety.
Sarah Giovannini, Writer October 7, 2014
Campus Safety assures students that despite recent incidents of trespassing on campus, there remains no threat to community safety.

Senate passes rock wall climbing event

Grant Walter/THE CHIMES
The rental of a rock climbing wall was proposed at this week's Associated Students Senate Meeting.
Dayna Drum, Writer October 7, 2014
The rental of a rock climbing wall was proposed at this week's Associated Students Senate Meeting.

Biola Feminists initiate conversation about gender equality

Feminist club presidents sophomore Delaney Bruckner and freshman Kris Coe plan to raise awareness about the seriousness of women's equality. | Katie Evensen/THE CHIMES
The new feminist club on campus aims to educate students about issues concerning gender equality.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer October 7, 2014
The new feminist club on campus aims to educate students about issues concerning gender equality.

Library increases e-book holdings, students prefer tangible copies

Sophomore English major Grace Hansen enjoys a book at the patio near the Flour Fountain. |
Johnathan Burkhardt
Students find hard copy books to be a better investment when compared with e-books.
Charity Chezum, Writer October 1, 2014
Students find hard copy books to be a better investment when compared with e-books.