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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Campus-wide power outage causes class cancellations

Tree trimming was a possible cause of the power outage Thursday.
Katie Nelson, Writer October 10, 2013
Tree trimming was a possible cause of the power outage Thursday.

New shopping center progressing in La Mirada

Beth Crabtree/THE CHIMES
A Walmart is set to open this fall in the new Crossroads Shopping Center.
Chelsea Wiersma, Writer October 9, 2013
A Walmart is set to open this fall in the new Crossroads Shopping Center.

Latino Cultural Night aims to celebrate and inform

Junior Alex Palacios, sophomore Veronica Ibarra, senior Ciara Dines and senior Kim Davong listen intently to the speakers during Unidos, a club on campus that celebrates what it means to be Latino within a Christian community. Unidos' next event will be Latino Cultural Night on Friday, October 11. | Kalli Thommen/THE CHIMES
Biola's Latin American culture club will hold Latino Cultural Night on Friday.
Anna Frost, Writer October 9, 2013
Biola's Latin American culture club will hold Latino Cultural Night on Friday.

APU transgender professor sparks Biola conversations

Previously known as Heather Clements, transgender professor Heath Adam Ackley relays the news of his new identity to students in class at the beginning of the fall semester. | Courtesy of Annie Z. Yu of The Clause
APU students and Biola Queer Underground support former transgender theology professor Adam Ackley.
Katie Nelson, Writer October 9, 2013
APU students and Biola Queer Underground support former transgender theology professor Adam Ackley.

Crime Log: Oct. 10, 2013

Crime Log: Oct. 10, 2013
Stolen bags and after hours hoops make up this weeks Crime Log.
Anna Frost, Writer October 9, 2013
Stolen bags and after hours hoops make up this weeks Crime Log.

Obamacare’s option for religious groups

As Obamacare goes into effect, some are looking for alternatives. | Courtesy of Creative Commons
Membership in a health care sharing ministry exempts an individual from Obama’s “individual mandate.”
Augusta McDonnell, Writer October 9, 2013
Membership in a health care sharing ministry exempts an individual from Obama’s “individual mandate.”

Biola retains high SAT standards, despite low national scores

Graphic by Kathleen Brown
Biola's SAT scores continue to be above the national average due to high admission standards.
Dayna Drum, Writer October 9, 2013
Biola's SAT scores continue to be above the national average due to high admission standards.

Story slam to open first night of Torrey conference

Barry Krammes, Professor of Art | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES
The CCCA will host Biola's first story slam for Torrey Memorial Bible Conference.
Aimee Nelson, Writer October 8, 2013
The CCCA will host Biola's first story slam for Torrey Memorial Bible Conference.

AS Senate Rundown: Oct. 3, 2013

Laura Daronatsy/THE CHIMES
The senate voted to pass funding for bike repair stand, student films, and Candyland event.
Dayna Drum, Writer October 7, 2013
The senate voted to pass funding for bike repair stand, student films, and Candyland event.

Fundraising campaign halfway to goal

Kathleen Brown/THE CHIMES
A campaign to fund a new science building is almost halfway to reaching its 10-year goal to raise $180 million.
Jared Dobbs, Writer October 2, 2013
A campaign to fund a new science building is almost halfway to reaching its 10-year goal to raise $180 million.

FCCI generates paid internship opportunities for business students

Crowell School of Business partners with ministry to provide internships with Christian CEOs.
Dayna Drum, Writer October 1, 2013
Crowell School of Business partners with ministry to provide internships with Christian CEOs.

Crime Log: Oct. 3, 2013

Crime Log: Oct. 3, 2013
Basketball after hours makes up the majority of this week's crime log.
Anna Frost, Writer October 1, 2013
Basketball after hours makes up the majority of this week's crime log.