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The Chimes

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The Chimes

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.

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.