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The Chimes

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The Chimes

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.

Sigma Hall residents receive compensation for construction noise

Residents of Sigma hall meet on Monday afternoon with senior director of Auxiliary Services Don Sims and senior director of facilities management Brian Phillips regarding the noise disturbance they have faced due to the construction of the new dorm. Students affected by the noise received a $150 compensation for the inconvenience. | Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES
Sigma residents receive refund after voicing construction noise complaints to administration.
Josh Kristianto, Writer May 13, 2014
Sigma residents receive refund after voicing construction noise complaints to administration.

Crime Log: May 12, 2014

Crime Log: May 12, 2014
Two instances of disturbing the peace make up this week's crime log.
Augusta McDonnell, Writer May 12, 2014
Two instances of disturbing the peace make up this week's crime log.

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 11, 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.