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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Emerson transitioning from beds to desks

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
This is first article in a two-part series regarding the decision to phase out Emerson as a dorm and convert it into offices. Read about the Emerson community’s reaction to the impending change in next week’s issue of the Chimes.
Anna Frost, Writer • February 5, 2014
This is first article in a two-part series regarding the decision to phase out Emerson as a dorm and convert it into offices. Read about the Emerson community’s reaction to the impending change in next week’s issue of the Chimes.

Conference intertwines social science, spirituality

Steven Porter, Associate Director of the Center of Christian Thought, facilitates a panel discussion on Saturday morning of "Mind Your Heart." The panel included conference speakers Jeffrey Schwartz, William Struthers and Aaron Kheriaty. | Karin Jensen/THE CHIMES
The Center for Christian Thought holds conference offering fresh perspectives on psychology and faith.
Alex Bell, Writer • February 4, 2014
The Center for Christian Thought holds conference offering fresh perspectives on psychology and faith.

Upgrades to campus facilities affect students

Several changes and updates are progressing on campus, causing some students to go without air conditioning and access to restroom facilities. | Courtesy of biola.edu
Campus facilities made many changes over the break that are now affecting students.
Augusta McDonnell, Writer • February 4, 2014
Campus facilities made many changes over the break that are now affecting students.

New dean takes charge of the library

Melanie Kim/THE OFFICE
The library hired a new dean over interterm after a two year search.
Dayna Drum, Writer • February 4, 2014
The library hired a new dean over interterm after a two year search.

Book launch offers new look at Jane Austen

Biola's Center for Christianity, Culture, and the Arts will be hosting a book reading to launch the newly published “Jane Austen and the Arts,” a collection of essays co-edited by English department chair Natasha Duquette. The event is free and will feature refreshments and will be held in the Café Banquet Room at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6. | upload.wikimedia.org [Creative Commons]
Biola Center for Christianity, Culture and the Arts event aims to bring Jane Austen to campus.
Elissa Buckles, Writer • February 4, 2014
Biola Center for Christianity, Culture and the Arts event aims to bring Jane Austen to campus.

Crime Log: Dec. 10, 2013 – Feb. 3, 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
Interterm was filled with a string of crimes and minor offenses.
Augusta McDonnell, Writer • February 4, 2014
Interterm was filled with a string of crimes and minor offenses.

Parking structure construction hits two month countdown

Natalie Lockard/THE CHIMES
Students look forward to the completion of the new parking structure that will open in late March.
Anne Marie Larson, Writer • February 3, 2014
Students look forward to the completion of the new parking structure that will open in late March.

AS Senate Rundown: Jan. 30, 2013

Grant Walter/THE CHIMES
The first Senate meeting of the spring semester included a training session for a new partnership, a proposal for Spring Banquet, and a discussion of the 10/40 project.
Dayna Drum, Writer • January 31, 2014
The first Senate meeting of the spring semester included a training session for a new partnership, a proposal for Spring Banquet, and a discussion of the 10/40 project.

Second robbery suspect still on the loose

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is still searching for a second man suspected of burglarizing a house near campus.
Katie Nelson, Writer • January 22, 2014
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is still searching for a second man suspected of burglarizing a house near campus.

Lockdown lifted after sheriffs apprehend suspect

A helicopter circles overhead as the sheriff's department searches for a suspect who ran onto campus. | Courtesy of Amber Amaya
Campus is on lockdown while the search for a suspect continues.
Anna Frost, Writer • January 21, 2014
Campus is on lockdown while the search for a suspect continues.

Birth control requirement for Biola postponed

Birth control requirement for Biola postponed by district judge.
Katie Nelson, Writer • January 2, 2014
Birth control requirement for Biola postponed by district judge.

AS Senate Rundown: Dec. 12, 2013

Grant Walter/THE CHIMES
Constitutional amendments and intramural referee uniforms make their way into the last Senate Rundown of the year.
Dayna Drum, Writer • December 17, 2013
Constitutional amendments and intramural referee uniforms make their way into the last Senate Rundown of the year.
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