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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Students fight to keep LA Literature class

Professor Larry Smith teaches during his Los Angeles Literature class. | Laurie Bullock/THE CHIMES
Students petition the English department to reconsider their decision to cancel the Los Angeles Literature class.
Brittney Reynolds, Writer October 21, 2014
Students petition the English department to reconsider their decision to cancel the Los Angeles Literature class.

Torrey Conference 2014: Day Two Storify Roundup

Torrey Conference 2014: Day Two Storify Roundup
Storify Roundup for day two of Torrey Conference 2014.
Kathryn Toombs, Writer October 16, 2014
Storify Roundup for day two of Torrey Conference 2014.

Torrey Conference 2014: Day One Storify Roundup

Torrey Conference 2014: Day One Storify Roundup
Students respond to the first day of Torrey Conference 2014 on Twitter and Instagram.
Kathryn Toombs, Writer October 15, 2014
Students respond to the first day of Torrey Conference 2014 on Twitter and Instagram.

Spiritual Development collaborates with students for Torrey Conference

| Anna Warner/THE CHIMES
In an attempt to better connect with the student audience, spiritual development hired a group of students to assist them during Torrey Conference.
Dayna Drum and Grace Gibney October 15, 2014
In an attempt to better connect with the student audience, spiritual development hired a group of students to assist them during Torrey Conference.

New clubs seeks to increase political awareness on campus

| Katie Evensen/THE CHIMES
Students involved with Young Americans for Liberty work to raise political awareness and encourage a higher level of political activity on campus.
Jenna Kubiak, Writer October 14, 2014
Students involved with Young Americans for Liberty work to raise political awareness and encourage a higher level of political activity on campus.

Hybrid classes offer options for students

Hybrid classes strive to improve the learning process through the integration of online curriculum and classroom participation.
Jessica McBirney, Writer October 14, 2014
Hybrid classes strive to improve the learning process through the integration of online curriculum and classroom participation.

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.