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The Chimes

Financial aid counselors take office outside for Awareness Day

Despite the Missions Conference happenings, FAFSA's still have to be filed. Two students stop by the financial aid booth on the side of Metzger to file their FAFSA as well as enter to win a prize. | Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES
Financial Aid pushes for student pro-activeness through Awareness Day.
Dayna Drum, Writer March 12, 2014
Financial Aid pushes for student pro-activeness through Awareness Day.

#Echo14 Day 1 Roundup

North and South Korea enter holding hands during the Parade of Nations at Echo 2014. | Natalie Lockard/THE CHIMES
Students speak out about the first day of the 2014 Missions Conference via Twitter and Instagram.
Anna Frost, Writer March 12, 2014
Students speak out about the first day of the 2014 Missions Conference via Twitter and Instagram.

Origins of “Echo”

Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
The journey behind the 2014 Missions Conference theme with professor’s perspective on the key verses.
Dayna Drum, Writer March 11, 2014
The journey behind the 2014 Missions Conference theme with professor’s perspective on the key verses.

Crime Log: Mar. 10, 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
One count of disturbing the peace makes up this week's crime log.
Augusta McDonnell, Writer March 11, 2014
One count of disturbing the peace makes up this week's crime log.

SMU reveals theme, speakers, app and more for Missions Conference 2014

Senior Liz Sprunger, senior Jocelyn Sun, junior Victoria Dalla Zanna and junior Kennie Sangster fly flags from around the globe as a part of the Parade of Nations on Wednesday morning. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES
SMU shares the details of Missions Conference in chapel this morning.
Melanie Kim, Writer March 10, 2014
SMU shares the details of Missions Conference in chapel this morning.

AS Senate Rundown: Mar. 6, 2014

Grant Walter/THE CHIMES
The senate meeting this week had two proposals to reconstruct the AS departments.
Dayna Drum, Writer March 10, 2014
The senate meeting this week had two proposals to reconstruct the AS departments.

Biola panel tackles the art of tough conversations

*TO BE USED FOR ICONS ONLY. | Courtesy of Associated Students
Tim Muehlhoff will lead a panel discussion on the art of conversation in Sutherland this Friday at 7 p.m.
Annah Pritchett, Writer March 5, 2014
Tim Muehlhoff will lead a panel discussion on the art of conversation in Sutherland this Friday at 7 p.m.

Campus Safety ahead of sexual assault legislation

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
Legislation to increase protection for women will be put into effect on Biola's campus later this year.
Anna Frost, Writer March 5, 2014
Legislation to increase protection for women will be put into effect on Biola's campus later this year.

Biola’s Ruby Women honored with CASE Gold Award

Ruby Women connects females in the Biola community with opportunities to serve, learn, give, and travel. | Courtesy of giving.biola.edu/rubywomen
Biola's ministry for women was recognized by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.
Augusta McDonnell, Writer March 5, 2014
Biola's ministry for women was recognized by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.

New technology to enhance Missions Conference

Jimmy Fischer and Contagious Praise Gospel Choir lead worship at the Wednesday evening session. | Emily Arnold/THE CHIMES
This year's Missions Conference will include a video feed for overflow sites, postcard pamphlets, and booths in the parking structure.
Melanie Kim, Writer March 4, 2014
This year's Missions Conference will include a video feed for overflow sites, postcard pamphlets, and booths in the parking structure.

Vetoed AZ bill raises questions on religion in the workplace

Jenna Schmidt/THE CHIMES
In light of the recent vetoed Arizona bill, the Christian community recognizes the importance of having a voice in politics.
Aimee Nelson, Writer March 4, 2014
In light of the recent vetoed Arizona bill, the Christian community recognizes the importance of having a voice in politics.

Crime Log: March 4, 2014

Deputy Chief John Ojeisekhoba and Sergeant Randy Richardson mark the information board during the disaster simulation drill on Friday. Many students received a text message to test the effectiveness of the 3N System that Campus Safety implemented this year. Photo by Faith Martinez
Three hit and runs make up this week's crime log.
Anna Frost, Writer March 4, 2014
Three hit and runs make up this week's crime log.