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The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Biola Bookstore to partner with Follett Management Group

Sophomore Alex Ortiz fills a book order for a student during his shift at the Biola Bookstore. Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES
The Biola Bookstore will be managed by Follett Higher Education Group in the summer to improve efficiently.
Anne Marie Larson, Writer May 7, 2013
The Biola Bookstore will be managed by Follett Higher Education Group in the summer to improve efficiently.

Students consider their purchases amid high sales tax

Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES
Biolans react to La Mirada's sales tax raise.
Jason Wheeler, Writer May 7, 2013
Biolans react to La Mirada's sales tax raise.

Several Biola apartments at risk for collapse in earthquake

Biola's apartments may be unsafe in a strong earthquake.
Katie Nelson, Writer May 6, 2013
Biola's apartments may be unsafe in a strong earthquake.

Biola clubs celebrate Asian Heritage Month

May is Asian Heritage Month and Biola clubs celebrate.
Jason Wheeler, Writer May 2, 2013
May is Asian Heritage Month and Biola clubs celebrate.

PAC addresses finances, construction at Donuts with DBC and Friends

Rachel Adams/THE CHIMES
The President’s Administrative Council addressed student questions about tuition and student life at “Donuts with DBC and Friends” on Wednesday.
Julia Henning and Trevor Gerdes May 1, 2013
The President’s Administrative Council addressed student questions about tuition and student life at “Donuts with DBC and Friends” on Wednesday.

S.A.Y. Yes! after school program raises more than $20,000

Say Yes ministry volunteers build relationships by playing with kids on Skid Row. | Courtesy of Say Yes Ministry [file photo]
Students who tutor kids from Skid Row are happy S.A.Y. Yes! will continue for another six months.
Rachel Snyder, Writer May 1, 2013
Students who tutor kids from Skid Row are happy S.A.Y. Yes! will continue for another six months.

New gender studies minor available for students next year

Courtesy of Cailil [Creative Commons]
Gender studies minor to compliment many majors.
Jackie Grade, Writer May 1, 2013
Gender studies minor to compliment many majors.

New addition to the Caf completed

John Buchanan/THE CHIMES
The new Caf patio dubbed the "Sky Deck" makes its debut.
Dayna Drum, Writer May 1, 2013
The new Caf patio dubbed the "Sky Deck" makes its debut.

Active shooter simulation prepares Campus Safety

A student actor poses as a wounded victim during Campus Safety’s active shooter training on Saturday, April 27. The training seeks to better prepare for a real emergency. | Emily Joy Johnson/THE CHIMES
Campus Safety trains officers using student participation.
Emily Joy Johnson, Writer April 29, 2013
Campus Safety trains officers using student participation.

Financial aid change allows students to stack scholarships

401(K) 2013 [Creative Commons]
Biola is implementing a new policy that will allow students to receive more scholarships.
Jackie Grade, Writer April 25, 2013
Biola is implementing a new policy that will allow students to receive more scholarships.

Revamped recycling bins usher in Creation Stewardship Week

Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES
Biola is making environmentally friendly changes to campus in light of Creation Stewardship Week.
Katie Nelson, Writer April 24, 2013
Biola is making environmentally friendly changes to campus in light of Creation Stewardship Week.

Commencement changes with growing university

Students prepare to walk up to the stage during fall commencement. In order to improve the retention rate, Biola is working on implementing better academic planning for students. | Job Ang/THE CHIMES
This year's undergraduate commencement will be held on May 24 at 7 p.m. to accommodate the large class size.
Anna Frost, Writer April 24, 2013
This year's undergraduate commencement will be held on May 24 at 7 p.m. to accommodate the large class size.