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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Spike in minimum wage could affect Biola student employment

| Infographic by Angelica Abalos/THE CHIMES
Recent increases in minimum wage may affect student employment at Biola.
Monica Kochan, Writer September 30, 2014
Recent increases in minimum wage may affect student employment at Biola.

Biola struggles to retain female faculty

| Infographic by Angelica Abalos/THE CHIMES
In light of a slowly evolving gender climate, Biola strains to retain female faculty members.
Dayna Drum, Writer September 30, 2014
In light of a slowly evolving gender climate, Biola strains to retain female faculty members.

Crime Log: Sept. 23 — Sept. 29

Crime Log: Sept. 23 — Sept. 29
Several petty thefts and a hit and run make up this week's crime log.
Torie Hamilton, Writer September 30, 2014
Several petty thefts and a hit and run make up this week's crime log.

Students dictate La Mirada business decisions

Freshman intercultural studies major Sarah Kalchik shops in the cosmetics isle at the Walmart in La Habra. | Jenny Oetzell/THE CHIMES
Biola contributes to the success of local businesses.
Torie Hamilton, Writer September 29, 2014
Biola contributes to the success of local businesses.

Boles fire devastates community

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Finding hope in the aftermath of destruction, Biola student Cameron Peck receives support after the Boles Fire in Weed, CA destroyed his family home.
Sarah Giovannini, Writer September 28, 2014
Finding hope in the aftermath of destruction, Biola student Cameron Peck receives support after the Boles Fire in Weed, CA destroyed his family home.

AS approves insurance buffer for new clubs

Grant Walter/THE CHIMES
Decisions to fund various events and clubs around campus were made at this week's Associated Students Senate meeting.
Dayna Drum, Writer September 28, 2014
Decisions to fund various events and clubs around campus were made at this week's Associated Students Senate meeting.

Accounting department prepares students for entering the workplace

| Photo courtesy of Aubrey Martin
In a continued effort to provide accounting majors with networking opportunities, Biola hosted, "Meet the Firms" on Sep. 23 for several private universities in the surrounding area.
Aubrey Martin, Writer September 27, 2014
In a continued effort to provide accounting majors with networking opportunities, Biola hosted, "Meet the Firms" on Sep. 23 for several private universities in the surrounding area.

Sheriffs search near campus for parolee

| Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES
The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department and Campus Safety search for a parolee in the neighborhood behind Hart Hall.
Grace Gibney, Writer September 26, 2014
The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department and Campus Safety search for a parolee in the neighborhood behind Hart Hall.

Art installations take up residence on campus

Artist Tom Tsuchiya and Earl and Virginia Green art gallery curator Jeffery Rau instal the final pieces to Tsychiya's new sculpture “The Spirit of Christ”. | Kalli Thommen/THE CHIMES
Four new art pieces are set to be installed on campus during the 2014-2015 academic year in hopes of increasing the creative spectrum on campus.
Dylan Sapanza, Writer September 24, 2014
Four new art pieces are set to be installed on campus during the 2014-2015 academic year in hopes of increasing the creative spectrum on campus.

Transfer students face obstacles

| Infographic by Angelica Abalos/THE CHIMES
The transfer process continues to be troublesome for students.
Torie Hamilton, Writer September 24, 2014
The transfer process continues to be troublesome for students.

Biola students satisfied with new bookstore management

Follett Higher Education Group manages Biola bookstore creating a satisfied student body.
Erin Wilson, Writer September 24, 2014
Follett Higher Education Group manages Biola bookstore creating a satisfied student body.

AS drone purchase shot down by risk management

| Katie Evensen/THE CHIMES
Biola's risk management department denies AS proposal for the purchase of an on-campus drone.
Joel Smith, Writer September 24, 2014
Biola's risk management department denies AS proposal for the purchase of an on-campus drone.