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The Chimes

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The Chimes

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.

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.