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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Crime Log: Feb. 18, 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
An iPad mini and $40 were reported stolen in Hope Hall on Feb. 11.
Augusta McDonnell, Writer February 18, 2014
An iPad mini and $40 were reported stolen in Hope Hall on Feb. 11.

Challenging conversation with renowned faith leaders coming to campus

Ravi Zacharias speaks in Utah for his International Ministries. Zacharias and Dennis Prager will appear at Biola this weekend to discuss what happens when culture replaces God's authority with the state. | Photo by Ben Ian May/Courtesy of RZIM
Ravi Zacharias and Dennis Prager will appear at Biola this weekend to discuss what happens when culture replaces God's authority with the state.
Heather Leith, Writer February 18, 2014
Ravi Zacharias and Dennis Prager will appear at Biola this weekend to discuss what happens when culture replaces God's authority with the state.

Students adjusting to new bicycle lanes

A student walks directly across the new bike lanes that run through the main part of campus. The lanes that were painted over interterm are an attempt to help with traffic flow on campus. | Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
New bicycle lanes painted over interterm are an attempt to help with traffic flow on campus.
Dayna Drum, Writer February 18, 2014
New bicycle lanes painted over interterm are an attempt to help with traffic flow on campus.

AS Senate Rundown: Feb. 13, 2014

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The senate passed a proposal to create a new Outdoor Excursions department.
Dayna Drum, Writer February 17, 2014
The senate passed a proposal to create a new Outdoor Excursions department.

Elections chapel showcases candidates

| Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
Today's elections chapel formally introduced the candidates for AS and SMU.
Katie Nelson, Writer February 14, 2014
Today's elections chapel formally introduced the candidates for AS and SMU.

Campaign team punished for flyers in the SUB

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A team must remove a portion of their posters as a consequence for breaking no-posting zone rules.
Katie Nelson and Heather Leith February 13, 2014
A team must remove a portion of their posters as a consequence for breaking no-posting zone rules.

End in sight for Emerson

Sophomore Daniel Shepherd takes a break from refereeing to lead his dorm, Emerson, in their annual Nationball dance. | Natalie Lockard/THE CHIMES
This is the second article in a two-part series regarding the decision to phase out Emerson as a dorm and convert it into offices. The first article, “Emerson transitioning from beds to desks,” was published in the Feb. 6 issue.
Anna Frost, Writer February 12, 2014
This is the second article in a two-part series regarding the decision to phase out Emerson as a dorm and convert it into offices. The first article, “Emerson transitioning from beds to desks,” was published in the Feb. 6 issue.

Crime Log: Feb. 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
This week's crime log revolves around sports.
Augusta McDonnell, Writer February 12, 2014
This week's crime log revolves around sports.

AS changes election rules in case of perfect tie

Junior Evan Tan and sophomore Becky Gallacher share a hug after hearing the election results. | John Buchanan/THE CHIMES
In light of last year's election, Associated Students seek to remedy future ties with a new policy.
Carlos Ballesteros, Writer February 11, 2014
In light of last year's election, Associated Students seek to remedy future ties with a new policy.

Proactive plans protect campus from drought problems

The “zero-bleed” soft water cooling tower is Biola’s greatest contribution to the environment in terms of water. This machine holds, recycles, filters, and keeps water cooled. | Jared Hardy/THE CHIMES
Since California was declared to be in a state of emergency, Biola finds ways to conserve water and energy.
Jared Hardy, Writer February 11, 2014
Since California was declared to be in a state of emergency, Biola finds ways to conserve water and energy.

Affection around campus: Love it or hate it?

| Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
PDA on campus can be linked to limited open hours.
Augusta McDonnell, Writer February 11, 2014
PDA on campus can be linked to limited open hours.

IRIS program expands general education options

Professors Paul Spears and Rick Langer watch as professor Aaron Kleist gets passionate teaching the fall 2013 IRIS class. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES
Biola's IRIS program will now be launching an online program this summer in addition to its semester-long classes.
Aimee Nelson, Writer February 11, 2014
Biola's IRIS program will now be launching an online program this summer in addition to its semester-long classes.