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The Chimes

New dean shares goals for Cook school

Dr. Bulus Galadima, the new dean of the Cook School of Intercultural Studies, shares his hopes and goals for the upcoming year. “To be able to navigate and respond well to those cross-cultural backgrounds that you work for in your workplace is something I believe our department could help the whole school do well,” Galadima said. | Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES
Dr. Bulus Galadima, the new dean of the Cook School of Intercultural Studies, shares his hopes and goals for the upcoming year.
Grace Gibney, Writer September 3, 2014
Dr. Bulus Galadima, the new dean of the Cook School of Intercultural Studies, shares his hopes and goals for the upcoming year.

Ice Bucket Challenge Makes Waves on Campus

Sophomore David Grieg dumps a bucket of ice water on junior Noah Schrader outside Horton Hall. | Katie Evensen/THE CHIMES
Students share their views regarding the ALS ice bucket challenge.
Torie Hamilton, Writer September 3, 2014
Students share their views regarding the ALS ice bucket challenge.

Mother and co-workers remember April Jace

Mother Kay Henry and co-workers remember April Jace after her tragic death last May. “She made awful things fun somehow,” said Henry. | Photo courtesy of Kay Henry.
Mother and co-workers share their grief while remembering April Jace's tragic death.
Dayna Drum, Writer September 3, 2014
Mother and co-workers share their grief while remembering April Jace's tragic death.

Students, faculty from Missouri reflect on Ferguson

Chief Ojeisekhoba of Campus Saftey explains the actions his department would take if an event of a protest on campus. | Jenny Oetzell/THE CHIMES
Students and faculty react to the developing case surrounding Michael Brown.
Grace Gibney, Writer September 1, 2014
Students and faculty react to the developing case surrounding Michael Brown.

New Starbucks Perks Up Imperial Highway

Opened August 28th, the new Starbucks near Biola's campus offers customers a drive-thru and extended hours. | Cherri Yoon/THE CHIMES
Opened August 28th, the new Starbucks near Biola's campus boasts a drive-thru and extended hours.
Katie Nelson, Writer September 1, 2014
Opened August 28th, the new Starbucks near Biola's campus boasts a drive-thru and extended hours.

Sound wall relieves construction noise for students

The view looking down from the scaffolding of the second floor of North Hall reveals a courtyard below. | Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES
Sigma residents receive a sound wall to muffle construction noise.
Dayna Drum, Writer September 1, 2014
Sigma residents receive a sound wall to muffle construction noise.

AS Senate Rundown: Aug. 28

Grant Walter/THE CHIMES
The senate discussed upcoming events and new technology at their first meeting of the semester.
Dayna Drum, Writer August 29, 2014
The senate discussed upcoming events and new technology at their first meeting of the semester.

April Jace lovingly remembered in wake of tragic death

Biola staff prays over Geoff Marsh, director of financial aid, after April Jace's death was announced Tuesday afternoon. A service was held in Calvary Chapel to pray over the staff and Jace's family. | Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES
Co-workers remember financial aid counselor April Jace, who died Monday night after an altercation in her Los Angeles home.
Dayna Drum and Grace Gibney May 21, 2014
Co-workers remember financial aid counselor April Jace, who died Monday night after an altercation in her Los Angeles home.

New pool hours lead to increased attendance

| Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES
Extended pool hours have increased attendance at the pool.
Katie Nelson, Writer May 14, 2014
Extended pool hours have increased attendance at the pool.

Chris Grace to head new center for relationships

Chris Grace, Professor of Psychology. | Rebecca Pearsey/THE CHIMES [file photo]
Center for Marriage and Flourishing Relationships to open spring of 2015.
Augusta McDonnell, Writer May 14, 2014
Center for Marriage and Flourishing Relationships to open spring of 2015.

Library establishes “De-Stress Island” for finals week

| Tomber Su/THE CHIMES
"De-Stress Island" established in the library as a stress-reliever for students during finals week.
Dayna Drum, Writer May 14, 2014
"De-Stress Island" established in the library as a stress-reliever for students during finals week.

English department chair closes out time at Biola

| Natalie Lockard/THE CHIMES
After a prompting of the Holy Spirit, Natasha Duquette leaves Biola to take associate dean position at Tyndale University.
Shonette Reed, Writer May 14, 2014
After a prompting of the Holy Spirit, Natasha Duquette leaves Biola to take associate dean position at Tyndale University.