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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

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

Kalli Thommen/THE CHIMES
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

Grant Walter/THE CHIMES
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?

Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
A recap of the history of Halloween and students divulge their views of the holiday.
Augusta McDonnell, Writer October 31, 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.

Same-sex marriage moves toward nationwide legalization

Fourteen states have legalized same-sex marriage, with three coming to a decision soon. There is estimated to be over 70,000 legal same-sex marriages currently in the United States, according to a June 26, 2013 Pew Research Center report. | Courtesy of wikimedia.org
New Jersey legalized same-sex marriage on Sept. 27.
Dayna Drum, Writer October 28, 2013
New Jersey legalized same-sex marriage on Sept. 27.

Mental illness stigma addressed at panel discussion

Author of "Freefall to Fly," Rebekah Lyons shares about being plagued with anxiety after moving to New York City and how it led to her surrender. Each presenter at the event was given seven minutes to share prior to the panel discussion. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES
Biola CCT hosted Freefall to Fly event that discussed psychology and Christian spirituality.
Grace Gibney, Writer October 28, 2013
Biola CCT hosted Freefall to Fly event that discussed psychology and Christian spirituality.

Critically acclaimed baritone to perform for concert series

Russian baritone Leonid Smetannikov will be performing at the Biola Conservatory on Nov. 2. In addition to his performance, he will be teaching a master class for a select number of vocal performance students. | Courtesy of wikimedia.org
Russian performer to come to Biola in early November.
Ashleigh Fox, Writer October 28, 2013
Russian performer to come to Biola in early November.

Crime Log: Oct. 31, 2013

Crime Log: Oct. 31, 2013
A stolen purse and a parking structure dance party make up this week's Crime Log.
Anna Frost, Writer October 28, 2013
A stolen purse and a parking structure dance party make up this week's Crime Log.

AS Senate Rundown: Oct. 24, 2013

Grant Walter/THE CHIMES
Students present many ideas before the Senate on the second open proposal day of the year.
Dayna Drum, Writer October 28, 2013
Students present many ideas before the Senate on the second open proposal day of the year.

Magician wins at packed Punk ‘n Pie

Sophomore Brady Lee marvels at his $500 prize for winning first place with his evangelism magic act. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES
Sophomore Brady Lee takes the first place title for this year's Punk 'n Pie event.
Dayna Drum, Writer October 26, 2013
Sophomore Brady Lee takes the first place title for this year's Punk 'n Pie event.