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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Graduation ticketing system received with mixed feelings

Students prepare to walk up to the stage during fall commencement. In order to improve the retention rate, Biola is working on implementing better academic planning for students. | Job Ang/THE CHIMES
Graduates are limited in the number of guests they can bring to winter commencement this year.
Dayna Drum, Writer December 17, 2013
Graduates are limited in the number of guests they can bring to winter commencement this year.

AS senate spends fewer dollars this semester than last fall

AS senate spends fewer dollars this semester than last fall
The AS senate spent about $14,000 less this semester than fall 2012.
Anna Frost, Writer December 16, 2013
The AS senate spent about $14,000 less this semester than fall 2012.

Students contribute to gallery exhibit in memory of art professor

A student lingers at a piece of art featuring photos of the late Loren Baker, respectfully honoring his life during a special gallery this week. | Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
Students and faculty remember art department chair Loren Baker through tribute art exhibit.
Anna Frost, Writer December 12, 2013
Students and faculty remember art department chair Loren Baker through tribute art exhibit.

Crime Log: Dec. 12, 2013

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
Thefts and loud music make up this week's Crime Log.
Anna Frost, Writer December 11, 2013
Thefts and loud music make up this week's Crime Log.

North Campus construction commences in spring

| Tomber Su/THE CHIMES
New residence hall to be called North Hall will be built to foster more of a community atmosphere.
Jared Hardy, Writer December 11, 2013
New residence hall to be called North Hall will be built to foster more of a community atmosphere.

Financial issues and academic programs cause students to transfer

The small percentage of students transferring out of Biola is mostly due to financial and academic reasons.
Dayna Drum, Writer December 11, 2013
The small percentage of students transferring out of Biola is mostly due to financial and academic reasons.

College affordability ranking sheds light on Biola’s financial aid efforts

Biola ranks 41st in an affordability ranking. | Screenshot taken from www.affordablecollegesonline.org
Biola ranks number 41 in an affordability ranking of Online Colleges in California.
Augusta McDonnell, Writer December 11, 2013
Biola ranks number 41 in an affordability ranking of Online Colleges in California.

Students praise chapel overflow alternative

| Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
Biola's Center for Christianity, Culture and the Arts celebrates Christmas season with the Advent Prayer Project.
Keri Lusk, Writer December 11, 2013
Biola's Center for Christianity, Culture and the Arts celebrates Christmas season with the Advent Prayer Project.

AS Senate Rundown: Dec. 5, 2013

Grant Walter/THE CHIMES
This week's meeting began with a budget proposal for the spring 2014 AS budget.
Dayna Drum, Writer December 8, 2013
This week's meeting began with a budget proposal for the spring 2014 AS budget.

Community grieves loss of art department chair

Loren Baker, art professor since 2004. | Courtesy of University Communications and Marketing
Faculty and students cope with sorrow as news of Loren Baker taking his own life settles.
Anna Frost, Writer December 5, 2013
Faculty and students cope with sorrow as news of Loren Baker taking his own life settles.

Pipes in Sigma dorm ready to burst

Students living in Sigma Hall have noticed a problem with the dorm's iron pipe system.
Jared Hardy, Writer December 5, 2013
Students living in Sigma Hall have noticed a problem with the dorm's iron pipe system.

Cafe 109 celebration honors Samaritan’s Purse partnership

Cafe 109, named after its address at 109 N. Harbor in Fullerton, had its grand opening on Saturday night. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES
Cafe 109 partners with Samaritan's Purse to hold an event on Dec. 8 to encourage shoebox donations.
Grace Gibney, Writer December 5, 2013
Cafe 109 partners with Samaritan's Purse to hold an event on Dec. 8 to encourage shoebox donations.