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The Chimes

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The Chimes

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.

Historic bell emerging from storage as senior gift

Several of the Meneely bells from the downtown campus are displayed around campus, but the remaining few have been tucked away in storage. This year, one will be taken out of storage and restored for this year's senior gift. | Courtesy of Brian Phillips
For this year's senior gift Biola will restore a bell from the original campus in downtown Los Angeles.
Dayna Drum, Writer March 24, 2014
For this year's senior gift Biola will restore a bell from the original campus in downtown Los Angeles.

AS Senate Rundown: Mar. 20, 2014

Grant Walter/THE CHIMES
This week's senate meeting was the second open proposal day of the semester.
Dayna Drum, Writer March 23, 2014
This week's senate meeting was the second open proposal day of the semester.

Online resources address questions about sexuality

Panelists Matt Jenson, Colleen Heykoop and Matt Jones with moderator Monica Cure discuss dealing with unmet desires. The panel covered celibacy within non-heterosexual desires and the need for connection felt by all, regardless of orientation. | Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES
Student-run NakID Ministries launches URNot Alone Campaign.
Anna Frost, Writer March 19, 2014
Student-run NakID Ministries launches URNot Alone Campaign.

Administration remains firm on dance policy but eases up for spring banquet

Emily Justiniano and Andrew Schundler practice their swing dance moves.
Swing dancing will be allowed for this year's spring banquet "Come Sail Away."
Dayna Drum, Writer March 19, 2014
Swing dancing will be allowed for this year's spring banquet "Come Sail Away."

Required parking permits to pay off structures, appease neighbors

Parking just outside of Biola, on Biola Avenue, will be prohibited by Biola. Students driving to school will be required to purchase a parking permit to help pay off bonds taken out to build the parking structures. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES
All students who drive to campus will be required to have a parking permit.
Augusta McDonnell, Writer March 18, 2014
All students who drive to campus will be required to have a parking permit.

Air conditioning, elevator among changes for Emerson

Due to a deficiency in offices on campus, Emerson Hall will be transformed from a residence hall to offices, primarily for faculty. | Tomber Su/THE CHIMES
Biola will be making a few changes to the new Emerson office buildings.
Anne Marie Larson, Writer March 18, 2014
Biola will be making a few changes to the new Emerson office buildings.