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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Speakers provide new perspectives on friendship during awareness week

| now.biola.edu
This year's fall awareness week addresses conflict within student friendships.
Jenna Kubiak, Writer October 28, 2014
This year's fall awareness week addresses conflict within student friendships.

Biola faces issues with popular anonymous app

A Biola students updates his Yik-Yak app during Torrey Conference 2014. | Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
Concerns regarding use of the popular app Yik-Yak on campus continue to be raised at Biola.
Dayna Drum, Writer October 27, 2014
Concerns regarding use of the popular app Yik-Yak on campus continue to be raised at Biola.

Bon Appetit promotes social media with pop ups

Senior art majors Haley Martin and Melinda Kaun participate in the pumpkin carving contest held at Café Biola on Oct. 23. | Jenny Oetzell/THE CHIMES
Bon Appetit introduces food pop ups on campus to encourage student engagement.
Alondra Urizar, Writer October 27, 2014
Bon Appetit introduces food pop ups on campus to encourage student engagement.

Senate sees a drop in student proposals

| Infographic by Angelica Abalos/THE CHIMES
The number of student initiative proposals to Associated Students has dropped significantly this semester.
Torie Hamilton, Writer October 27, 2014
The number of student initiative proposals to Associated Students has dropped significantly this semester.

AS Senate Rundown: Oct. 23

Grant Walter/THE CHIMES
This week's Associated Students Senate meeting featured several student proposals, and an update regarding upcoming multi-ethnic programs.
Dayna Drum, Writer October 25, 2014
This week's Associated Students Senate meeting featured several student proposals, and an update regarding upcoming multi-ethnic programs.

Punk ‘N’ Pie 2014: Storify roundup

Punk 'N' Pie 2014: Storify roundup
A social media roundup of this year's Punk 'N' Pie.
Kathryn Toombs, Writer October 24, 2014
A social media roundup of this year's Punk 'N' Pie.

Together LA creates catalyst for city engagement

| Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
Biola partners with the TogetherLA conference in an effort to reconnect with the city of Los Angeles.
Torie Hamilton, Writer October 22, 2014
Biola partners with the TogetherLA conference in an effort to reconnect with the city of Los Angeles.

Racial tension stems from offensive comments to minorities

Infographic compares the Biola undergraduate population by race or ethnicity. | Infographic by Angelica Abalos/THE CHIMES
Biola strives to eliminate racial tensions on campus creating a multi-ethnic student community.
Jocelyn Meza, Writer October 22, 2014
Biola strives to eliminate racial tensions on campus creating a multi-ethnic student community.

Heritage Cafe will provide new dining option in Library

Drawing depicts what the new Heritage Cafe will look like from the outside of the library. | Photo courtesy of Don Sims and Greg Balsano
A new cafe is set to open in the library next spring.
Luke Taylor, Writer October 22, 2014
A new cafe is set to open in the library next spring.

Punk N’ Pie to showcase diverse acts

This year's Punk 'n' Pie hosts Zac Brisson and Riley Mailman have tailored their jokes so that every member of the audience will have a good laugh. | Photo courtesy of Associated Students
People involved with Punk N' Pie prepare for their upcoming performances in the show.
Sarah Pineda, Writer October 22, 2014
People involved with Punk N' Pie prepare for their upcoming performances in the show.

Great ShakeOut brings awareness through simulation

Graduate student Erin Sullenger pretends to be injured at the Shake Out earthquake drill on Oct. 16. | Jenny Oetzell/THE CHIMES
Last week, Biola hosted the "Great ShakeOut," a simulation intended to raise disaster awareness and preparedness.
Torie Hamilton, Writer October 22, 2014
Last week, Biola hosted the "Great ShakeOut," a simulation intended to raise disaster awareness and preparedness.

Crime Log: Oct. 13 — Oct. 21

Crime Log: Oct. 13 — Oct. 21
Two hit and runs and a grand theft auto make up this week's crime log.
Torie Hamilton, Writer October 22, 2014
Two hit and runs and a grand theft auto make up this week's crime log.