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The Chimes

AS staff proposes fall budget

Graphic by Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
The Associated Students Senate meeting this week consisted of various budget proposals.
Dayna Drum, Writer May 10, 2014
The Associated Students Senate meeting this week consisted of various budget proposals.

Nursing director Susan Elliott leaves behind legacy

Nursing department director Susan Elliott is resigning from her position after this semester from her long and successful career at Biola. | Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES
Nursing department director Susan Elliott resigns from her position after a long and successful career.
Anna Frost, Writer May 7, 2014
Nursing department director Susan Elliott resigns from her position after a long and successful career.

Kay Warren to address 2014 graduating class

Kay Warren to address 2014 graduating class
This year's spring commencement will feature Kay Warren as the key speaker.
Dayna Drum, Writer May 7, 2014
This year's spring commencement will feature Kay Warren as the key speaker.

Public relations interest leads to national success, new major

| Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES
A new public relations major will be launched in the fall of 2014, bringing new opportunities for PR-focused students.
Augusta McDonnell, Writer May 7, 2014
A new public relations major will be launched in the fall of 2014, bringing new opportunities for PR-focused students.

Pro-life panel to continue abortion conversation

Juniors Gabriella Vehrs and Jessica Schildt and senior Matt Norman run the Sanctity of Life club, which is hosting the panel. | Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES
A pro-life panel is to be hosted on May 14th to provide a space for conversations regarding abortion and the sanctity of life.
Katie Nelson, Writer May 7, 2014
A pro-life panel is to be hosted on May 14th to provide a space for conversations regarding abortion and the sanctity of life.

New payment plan eases burden of tuition

The percentage increase is not as daunting as in previous years.  Graduate programs at Biola are also to be affected.   Photo by Rachelle Brown
Accounting offers new payment plan options beginning in the fall.
Aimee Nelson, Writer May 6, 2014
Accounting offers new payment plan options beginning in the fall.

Crime Log: May 6, 2014

Campus Safety Chief John Ojeisekhoba and his crew of officers put on equipment in preparation for the active shooter drill held on Wednesday, August 14. The drill coordinated with SWAT and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to prepare officers for any situation. The increased security in chapel is part of Ojeisekhoba's plan to make Biola as safe as possible. | Courtesy of Campus Safety
This week's crime log consists of several instances of disturbing the peace.
Augusta McDonnell, Writer May 6, 2014
This week's crime log consists of several instances of disturbing the peace.

Drive-thru Starbucks planned as first step in community development

A new Starbucks is being built across La Mirada Blvd. and will include a drive-thru. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES
A new drive-thru Starbucks will be opening in August on the corner of La Mirada and Imperial.
Morgan Carr, Writer May 5, 2014
A new drive-thru Starbucks will be opening in August on the corner of La Mirada and Imperial.

AS Senate Rundown: May 1, 2014

Grant Walter/THE CHIMES
A pool party proposal was passed on the first senate meeting back from Easter break.
Dayna Drum, Writer May 5, 2014
A pool party proposal was passed on the first senate meeting back from Easter break.

Hollywood filmmakers converge at Biola Media Conference

Biola Media Conference offers unique opportunity for aspiring filmmakers to gather and celebrate Christian filmmaking.
Josh Kristianto, Writer May 5, 2014
Biola Media Conference offers unique opportunity for aspiring filmmakers to gather and celebrate Christian filmmaking.

Bob Goff closes “God, Where Are You in Culture?” series

Courtesy of Associated Students
Author of "Love Does" will speak at Biola with the West Angeles Cathedral Singers.
Dayna Drum, Writer April 30, 2014
Author of "Love Does" will speak at Biola with the West Angeles Cathedral Singers.

Stricter bike policy to roll out this fall

Campus safety is warning drivers and bike riders alike to be more conscious of their belongings. | Lindsey Manus/THE CHIMES
New bike polices will go into effect fall of 2014.
Augusta McDonnell, Writer April 30, 2014
New bike polices will go into effect fall of 2014.