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The Chimes

Parking allowed in new structure

Parking is now allowed on the first level of the new parking structure behind Alpha Hall. The entire structure is projected to be open by April 10. | Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES
Parking is now allowed on the first level of the new parking structure behind Alpha Hall.
Anna Frost, Writer April 1, 2014
Parking is now allowed on the first level of the new parking structure behind Alpha Hall.

Farmers market to expose students to local products

Quite a few stands sell strawberries, so make sure to browse first to find the best price. | Amy Seed/THE CHIMES
For Creation Stewardship Week, Student Development will host a farmers market to help students learn more about creation care.
Catherine Streng, Writer April 1, 2014
For Creation Stewardship Week, Student Development will host a farmers market to help students learn more about creation care.

Emerson tradition to feature campus-wide talents

Freshman Zac Alsens, a resident of Hope Hall, has an entry in the Emerson Film Festival. This is the first and only year that the Emerson Film Festival will allow films outside of Emerson residents to participate. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES
The Emerson Film Festival is no longer a dorm-only competition.
Katie Nelson, Writer April 1, 2014
The Emerson Film Festival is no longer a dorm-only competition.

Crime Log: April 1, 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
Disturbing the peace and trespassing make up this week's Crime Log.
Augusta McDonnell, Writer April 1, 2014
Disturbing the peace and trespassing make up this week's Crime Log.

AS Senate Rundown: April 1, 2014

Grant Walter/THE CHIMES
The senate passed film premieres and other on-campus events in this week's meeting.
Augusta McDonnell, Writer April 1, 2014
The senate passed film premieres and other on-campus events in this week's meeting.

SMU hires new co-directors for next year’s Missions Conference

A hand is raised in worship led by Echo 2014's worship band, Antioch Live, during the first session of the conference. | Tomber Su/THE CHIMES
Alex Middleton and Amber White were chosen to be the two new co-directors for next year's conference.
Christina Bryson, Writer March 31, 2014
Alex Middleton and Amber White were chosen to be the two new co-directors for next year's conference.

New adult learning program to launch in fall

Soren Iverson/THE CHIMES
Psychology was chosen as the first major in a two year adult learning program.
Hannah McCauley, Writer March 31, 2014
Psychology was chosen as the first major in a two year adult learning program.

Seventh Ruby Awards luncheon celebrates Biola women

Guests at the seventh annual Biola Ruby Award Luncheon celebrate the award recipients: dean of humanities and
social sciences Cassandra Van Zandt, psychology major Esther Perumalla, Biola alumna Carole MacIntyre and donor Suzanne Crowell. | Tomber Su/THE CHIMES
The Ruby Awards ceremony celebrates outstanding female leadership at Biola.
Dayna Drum, Writer March 26, 2014
The Ruby Awards ceremony celebrates outstanding female leadership at Biola.

Proposed bike stand officially installed

Students can now fix their bicycles using the newly installed repair stand located near the Bell Tower.
Katie Nelson, Writer March 26, 2014
Students can now fix their bicycles using the newly installed repair stand located near the Bell Tower.

Biola hires new business dean

Gary Linblad is the new dean for the Crowell School of Business. He will begin duties in July. | Courtesy of Gary Linblad
Gary Lindblad will step into his role as the Crowell School of Business dean in July.
Augusta McDonnell, Writer March 25, 2014
Gary Lindblad will step into his role as the Crowell School of Business dean in July.

Crime Log: March 25, 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
A hit and run and petty theft make up this week's crime log.
Augusta McDonnell, Writer March 25, 2014
A hit and run and petty theft make up this week's crime log.

SAT changes not significant to admissions process

Seaman Chanthorn Peou of San Diego, Calif., takes his Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) aboard an aircraft carrier. The changes made to the SAT test do not have a big effect on the college admission process. | wikimedia.com/Creative Commons
Changes in the SAT test potentially benefit future students but have little effect on the admissions process.
Aimee Nelson, Writer March 25, 2014
Changes in the SAT test potentially benefit future students but have little effect on the admissions process.