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The Chimes

Health care mandate to affect student workers

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
President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act may lead Biola to hire more students and cut employee hours.
Sarah Seman and Jared Dobbs April 23, 2013
President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act may lead Biola to hire more students and cut employee hours.

College students face mental health struggles

Biola has many resources available to students who struggle with mental illness, a common problem among young adults that was brought into the light by Saddleback Church pastor Rick Warren's son.
Anna Frost, Writer April 20, 2013
Biola has many resources available to students who struggle with mental illness, a common problem among young adults that was brought into the light by Saddleback Church pastor Rick Warren's son.

Online special education credential program launches

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The School of Education now offers a special education credential program, which undergraduate students can begin working towards.
Anna Frost, Writer April 20, 2013
The School of Education now offers a special education credential program, which undergraduate students can begin working towards.

Mock Rock 2013 packed with pop culture and standout moments

Men of Honor takes home first place at Mock Rock, winning the popular vote texted in by the audience. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES
Men of Honor takes the crown at Mock Rock 2013.
Katie Nelson, Julia Henning, and Anna Frost April 20, 2013
Men of Honor takes the crown at Mock Rock 2013.

Student loses $100 to con man

A student lost $100 to a con man near Biola earlier this week.
Elizabeth Sallie, Writer April 18, 2013
A student lost $100 to a con man near Biola earlier this week.

Liberty University to allow carrying guns on campus

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Liberty University has lifted the ban of firearms on campus.
Katie Nelson, Writer April 17, 2013
Liberty University has lifted the ban of firearms on campus.

University taking steps to reduce overcrowding

Although a large amount of construction is happening on campus, Biola is continuing to take steps to help reduce overcrowding.
Jackie Grade, Writer April 17, 2013
Although a large amount of construction is happening on campus, Biola is continuing to take steps to help reduce overcrowding.

AS Senate Rundown: April 11, 2013

Grant Walter/THE CHIMES
The senate passed five proposals and denied one.
Julia Henning, Writer April 16, 2013
The senate passed five proposals and denied one.

Cultural center opening creates hope of continued diversity conversations

Rachel Adams/THE CHIMES
The Mosaic Cultural Center in Rose Hall opened on April 15.
Katie Nelson, Writer April 16, 2013
The Mosaic Cultural Center in Rose Hall opened on April 15.

Wickham brothers to head first Heart of Worship Conference

Phil Wickham shares about how his new song, "When My Heart is Torn," explores the hope that we have in Jesus Christ, no matter what we are facing. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES
Phil and Evan Wickham will be performing at the first Heart of Worship Conference hosted by Associated Students.
Austin Champion, Writer April 10, 2013
Phil and Evan Wickham will be performing at the first Heart of Worship Conference hosted by Associated Students.

Biola students awarded for volunteer work

LASD honored Justin Von Konsky and Robert Carlson with appreciation awards for their volunteer work with at-risk teens.
Jackie Grade, Writer April 10, 2013
LASD honored Justin Von Konsky and Robert Carlson with appreciation awards for their volunteer work with at-risk teens.

Forgiveness Awareness Week sees a variety of perspectives

Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES
This year's Forgiveness Awareness Week has speakers from around the country answering the question of why we should forgive.
Lauren Cline, Writer April 9, 2013
This year's Forgiveness Awareness Week has speakers from around the country answering the question of why we should forgive.