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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Power plant restored after precautionary engine shutdown

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Biola's power plant was restored after white smoke rose from the building Sunday afternoon.
Katie Nelson and Anna Frost November 6, 2013
Biola's power plant was restored after white smoke rose from the building Sunday afternoon.

Literature reading night celebrates award-winning alum

Justin Campbell, a 2009 Biola alumni, will share an excerpt of his novel at Alumni Reader’s Night in celebration of his receival of the 2013 Hurston/Wright Award. | Courtesy of Justin Campbell
Biola alumnus Justin Campbell will share an excerpt of his novel at Alumni Reader's Night.
Chelsea Wiersma, Writer November 5, 2013
Biola alumnus Justin Campbell will share an excerpt of his novel at Alumni Reader's Night.

Tithing percentages sink to Great Depression levels

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Tithing in Protestant churches has reached a record low.
Augusta McDonnell, Writer November 5, 2013
Tithing in Protestant churches has reached a record low.

Crime Log: Nov. 7, 2013

Crime Log: Nov. 7, 2013
Two instances of students disturbing the peace make up this week's crime log.
Anna Frost, Writer November 5, 2013
Two instances of students disturbing the peace make up this week's crime log.

Biola students react to LAX shooting

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Students share their concerns regarding the Los Angeles International Airport shooting on Friday morning.
Kathryn Toombs, Writer November 4, 2013
Students share their concerns regarding the Los Angeles International Airport shooting on Friday morning.

Library archives mold free, reopen date uncertain

Mold was found in the library archives on September 23. To help determine why the mold started growing, Healthy Buildings has installed data loggers in the archive room to get hourly readings on the temperature and moisture in the room, Beth Cain, assistant director of facilities management said. | Photo courtesy of Matt Johnson
The library archives are now mold free but will still remain closed.
Dayna Drum, Writer November 4, 2013
The library archives are now mold free but will still remain closed.

Out-of-state students have difficulties going home for Thanksgiving break

Click on the photo to visit the interactive Google Map and learn where out-of-state Biola students are from. | Map created by Anna Frost
Fifty-five percent of Biola's out-of-state undergraduates will not be going home for Thanksgiving break.
Lauren Frey, Writer November 4, 2013
Fifty-five percent of Biola's out-of-state undergraduates will not be going home for Thanksgiving break.

Pressurized steam causes white smoke to emanate from power plant

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White smoke emerged from the Biola power plant on Sunday.
Katie Nelson, Writer November 3, 2013
White smoke emerged from the Biola power plant on Sunday.

AS Senate Rundown: Oct. 31, 2013

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The senate votes to pass seven out of the nine proposals made last week and shares action steps taken on construction noise concerns.
Heather Leith, Writer November 1, 2013
The senate votes to pass seven out of the nine proposals made last week and shares action steps taken on construction noise concerns.

Halloween: Harmless or heresy?

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A recap of the history of Halloween and students divulge their views of the holiday.
Augusta McDonnell, Writer October 30, 2013
A recap of the history of Halloween and students divulge their views of the holiday.

Solution to crosswalk congestion in the works

In hopes to aid in the traffic jams, both vehicular and pedestrian, Campus Safety officer Archie Mendoza serves as crossing guard to control the build-up after chapel on Monday and Wednesdays. | Katie Evensen/THE CHIMES
Campus Safety discusses solutions to the problem of congested crosswalks near Biola's entrance.
Anna Frost, Writer October 30, 2013
Campus Safety discusses solutions to the problem of congested crosswalks near Biola's entrance.

Online class options to expand, provost says

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Biola works on new approaches to expand digital education.
Katie Nelson, Writer October 30, 2013
Biola works on new approaches to expand digital education.