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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

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.

Campus Safety increases presence at apartments after crime intensifies

As crime surrounding the off-campus apartments has increased, Campus Safety has made some security changes.
Dayna Drum, Writer • February 11, 2014
As crime surrounding the off-campus apartments has increased, Campus Safety has made some security changes.

AS Senate Rundown: Feb. 6, 2014

Grant Walter/THE CHIMES
This week's Senate meeting featured proposals on dissolving and creating departments within AS.
Dayna Drum, Writer • February 10, 2014
This week's Senate meeting featured proposals on dissolving and creating departments within AS.

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.
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