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The Chimes

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The Chimes

AS Senate Rundown: Sept. 19, 2013

Grant Walter/THE CHIMES
A Nationball dress code and a hockey game make up this week's senate rundown.
Dayna Drum, Writer September 22, 2013
A Nationball dress code and a hockey game make up this week's senate rundown.

Art gallery dedication, CCCA kickoff encourages eventful evening on campus

Dr. Barry Corey cuts the ceremonial ribbon during the opening of the Center for Christianity, Culture and the Arts on September 20. In addition to the ribbon cutting, guests enjoyed viewing work from various artists and a jazz concert on Metzger Lawn. | Tomber Su/THE CHIMES
The CCCA event on Friday made for an exciting night on campus.
Grace Gibney, Writer September 22, 2013
The CCCA event on Friday made for an exciting night on campus.

Lukewarm survey results inspire PAC to act

The Cornerstone values are the foundation of the program that will kick-off this Friday with a luncheon for involved staff and faculty.
New initiative formed to improve university through employee volunteers.
Anna Frost, Writer September 18, 2013
New initiative formed to improve university through employee volunteers.

CCCA exhibit launches campus-wide integration of faith and the arts

Facility workers add the final touches on the Center for Christianity, Culture and the Arts. What has been known previously as the student art gallery, CCCA will celebrate its opening with festivities, including the dedication and a concert on Metzger lawn. Tomber Su/THE CHIMES
A new center launches to promote the arts.
Grace Gibney, Writer September 18, 2013
A new center launches to promote the arts.

AS cancels fall concert amid budget reorganization

With an intricate light show behind him, Mat Kearney performs hits from the "Young Love" album. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES
Concert dropped due to low turnout in past.
Katie Nelson, Writer September 17, 2013
Concert dropped due to low turnout in past.

La Mirada approves Biola’s new enrollment cap

Laura Daronatsy/THE CHIMES
Biola's enrollment cap gains 1,800 students.
Dayna Drum, Writer September 17, 2013
Biola's enrollment cap gains 1,800 students.

Crime Log: Sept. 19, 2013

Crime Log: Sept. 19, 2013
Nationball causes a ruckus among neighbors.
Anna Frost, Writer September 17, 2013
Nationball causes a ruckus among neighbors.

Campus Internet bandwidth increases to match technology use

Laura Daronatsy/THE CHIMES
information Technology department increases Internet bandwidth to compensate for increasing students and devices.
Sarah Bauer, Writer September 15, 2013
information Technology department increases Internet bandwidth to compensate for increasing students and devices.

OCC conquers Nationball for second year running

Steve Day sails above the celebratory OCC crowd after conquering Nationball for the second year in a row. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES
OCC and Sigma battle for victory at the conclusion of one of the year's most anticipated events.
Katie Nelson and Anna Frost September 13, 2013
OCC and Sigma battle for victory at the conclusion of one of the year's most anticipated events.

Crime Log: Sept. 11, 2013

Crime Log: Sept. 11, 2013
A slow week for crime at Biola with only one noise complaint.
Anna Frost, Writer September 10, 2013
A slow week for crime at Biola with only one noise complaint.

Obamacare mandate delay hits Biola student jobs

Sophomore Steven Orozco wipes down a bathroom door during his shift as a facilities worker on campus. He, like other full-time student employees, are at risk of getting hours cut.  | John Buchanan/THE CHIMES
Student employees are relieved to know that the Obamacare mandate has been delayed.
Jared Dobbs, Writer September 10, 2013
Student employees are relieved to know that the Obamacare mandate has been delayed.

Same-sex marriage recognized under tax laws

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Starting in 2013 legally married same-sex couples will be acknowledged as married for all federal taxes.
Anna Frost, Writer September 9, 2013
Starting in 2013 legally married same-sex couples will be acknowledged as married for all federal taxes.