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The Chimes

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The Chimes

New parking structure will include charging stations for electric vehicles

40 electric car charging stations, similar to ones shown, will be a feature added to the new parking structure. | Creative Commons/wikimedia.org
Due to the CAL Green code requirements the new parking structure will have spaces designated for electric cars.
Dayna Drum, Writer October 20, 2013
Due to the CAL Green code requirements the new parking structure will have spaces designated for electric cars.

Campus crime rate lowest in last decade

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
An increased office presence on campus has lessened the amount of campus crime.
Alex Bell, Writer October 20, 2013
An increased office presence on campus has lessened the amount of campus crime.

Torrey Conference: There’s an app for that

Torrey Conference: There’s an app for that
The first-ever Torrey app premiered during Torrey conference due to a determined junior’s initiative.
Jared Dobbs, Writer October 20, 2013
The first-ever Torrey app premiered during Torrey conference due to a determined junior’s initiative.

Second day of Torrey Conference Twitter roundup

Director of the film "Praying the Hours" Lauralee Farrer answers questions that were tweeted in by the crowd. One of these inquiries was about the hour of None that was represented in the movie, to which she explained that the hour of None, which is the 3 p.m. hour of the day, is one of melancholy and joy. | Kalli Thommen/THE CHIMES
Another day of witty and thought-provoking tweets from students about Torrey Conference.
Katie Nelson and Anna Frost October 17, 2013
Another day of witty and thought-provoking tweets from students about Torrey Conference.

First day of Torrey Conference Twitter roundup

Phil Vischer explains the importance of letting go by asking the question, "What are the burdens you are carrying?" | Tomber Su/THE CHIMES
Students share their thoughts and opinions regarding Torrey Conference over social media.
Katie Nelson and Anna Frost October 16, 2013
Students share their thoughts and opinions regarding Torrey Conference over social media.

Biola Weekend showcases the “best of Biola”

Kathleen Brown/THE CHIMES
This year's Biola Weekend will feature an intramural rally, food trucks and a photo exhibit.
Augusta McDonnell, Writer October 15, 2013
This year's Biola Weekend will feature an intramural rally, food trucks and a photo exhibit.

Shutdown ends, Biola unaffected

Kathleen Brown/THE CHIMES
The government shutdown barely affects Biola students.
Keri Lusk, Writer October 15, 2013
The government shutdown barely affects Biola students.

Punk ‘n Pie offers backwards breakfast, stand-up comedy and gluten-free pie

Junior Jordan Weaver leads the crowd in singing "so, come on," of Fun.'s "Some Nights" with the group Hau Fun. | John Buchanan/THE CHIMES
Punk 'n Pie event will kick off Biola Weekend on Friday, Oct. 25 in Chase Gymnasium.
Rachelle Cihonski, Writer October 15, 2013
Punk 'n Pie event will kick off Biola Weekend on Friday, Oct. 25 in Chase Gymnasium.

Crime Log: Oct. 17, 2013

Crime Log: Oct. 17, 2013
A stolen bike tire and a noise complaint make up this week's Crime Log.
Anna Frost, Writer October 14, 2013
A stolen bike tire and a noise complaint make up this week's Crime Log.

Students take initiative for a bike repair stand on campus

| Kalli Thommen/THE CHIMES
While a permanent bicycle repair stand awaits approval, students offer repairs around campus.
Austin Phillips, Writer October 14, 2013
While a permanent bicycle repair stand awaits approval, students offer repairs around campus.

Library archives shutdown due to mold

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 have been shut down until further notice due to mold on the books.
Dayna Drum, Writer October 13, 2013
The library archives have been shut down until further notice due to mold on the books.

AS Senate Rundown: Oct. 10, 2013

Grant Walter/THE CHIMES
Custom frisbees and museum trips were passed in last week's AS senate meeting.
Dayna Drum, Writer October 13, 2013
Custom frisbees and museum trips were passed in last week's AS senate meeting.