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The Chimes

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The Chimes

AS Senate Rundown: April 10, 2014

Grant Walter/THE CHIMES
This senate meeting featured four student proposals that will be voted on during next week's meeting.
Katie Nelson, Writer April 14, 2014
This senate meeting featured four student proposals that will be voted on during next week's meeting.

BroPoc wins the game at Mock Rock 2014

Junior Brad Winsbury, as Luigi and Sam Becker-Miyadai, as Mario jump for joy with Zach Arnold during the Bropoc performance. BroPoc comes out on top, winning first place at Mock Rock with their video game-themed dance. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES
The group dance competition was packed with movie references and nostalgia but Chase Gym was packed with a little less people than usual.
Katie Nelson and Augusta McDonnell April 11, 2014
The group dance competition was packed with movie references and nostalgia but Chase Gym was packed with a little less people than usual.

Issues of affordability discussed at Pizza with the Prez

President Barry Corey speaks to students during "Pizza with the Prez" on April 8. A new tuition payment plan and other financial concerns were discussed. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES
"Pizza with the Prez" event offers opportunity for students to discuss financial concerns with President Corey.
Dayna Drum, Writer April 9, 2014
"Pizza with the Prez" event offers opportunity for students to discuss financial concerns with President Corey.

President salary data sparks compensation discussion

Soren Iverson/THE CHIMES
Different factors affect the salaries of President Barry Corey and Biola employees.
Katie Nelson, Writer April 9, 2014
Different factors affect the salaries of President Barry Corey and Biola employees.

Updated commuter incentive program benefits student employees

Soren Iverson/THE CHIMES
The updated commuter incentive program rewards employees and students for healthy transportation methods.
Augusta McDonnell, Writer April 8, 2014
The updated commuter incentive program rewards employees and students for healthy transportation methods.

One Love Tour makes stop at Biola en route to May conference

Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
"March to Mayday Tour" visited Biola through its journey to colleges and universities across California.
Steve Day, Writer April 8, 2014
"March to Mayday Tour" visited Biola through its journey to colleges and universities across California.

AS Senate Rundown: April 8, 2014

Grant Walter/THE CHIMES
Gospel choir and constitutional amendments were among this week's proposals.
Dayna Drum, Writer April 8, 2014
Gospel choir and constitutional amendments were among this week's proposals.

Creation stewardship week highlights organic garden

Junior Amy Miller talks with Biola Organic Garden founder and assistant professor of biology Jason Tresser during the tour for Creation Care Week at Biola. Tresser established the Garden in 2009 and it has been producing consumable products for three years. | Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
Organic garden utilizes Caf scraps and and helps the local community.
Hannah McCauley, Writer April 8, 2014
Organic garden utilizes Caf scraps and and helps the local community.

Crime Log: April 3, 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
Loud Mock Rock rehearsals make up this week's crime log.
Augusta McDonnell, Writer April 8, 2014
Loud Mock Rock rehearsals make up this week's crime log.

Buying locally presents challenges for Caf staff

Biolans share their opinions on Caf food via a new Google Forms survey.
Biola Bon Appetit purchases twenty percent of their food locally giving students healthy options.
Christina Bryson, Writer April 7, 2014
Biola Bon Appetit purchases twenty percent of their food locally giving students healthy options.

REDtalk lectures will address spirituality and culture

Talbot student Sarah Schwartz will be one of the speakers at Biola's REDtalk, speaking on the subject of Faith and Feminism. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES
Religious lecture to feature key Biola professors and alumni in short speeches.
Anna Frost, Writer April 3, 2014
Religious lecture to feature key Biola professors and alumni in short speeches.

Small classroom caps affect students and faculty

Junior Kyle Relph sits among scattered classmates and several empty desks in his ASL class. Professors like Biblical studies professor Jeff Volkmer try not to turn students away, but because of the cap, it happens often and students are put on waiting lists. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES
As students are being turned away from needed classes, faculty find ways to solve class size limits.
Annah Pritchett, Writer April 2, 2014
As students are being turned away from needed classes, faculty find ways to solve class size limits.