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The Chimes

Biola students hesitate to accept gun bill

Students respond to the gun bill that will be brought to the Senate.
Anna Frost, Writer April 8, 2013
Students respond to the gun bill that will be brought to the Senate.

Senate bill may reduce public college crowding

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Massive online credit courses may become an option for California public schools.
Sarah Seman and Jared Dobbs March 28, 2013
Massive online credit courses may become an option for California public schools.

Man arrested on campus for suspected stolen property

A man was arrested on campus due to possession of a possibly stolen medallion on Wednesday night.
Anna Frost, Writer March 28, 2013
A man was arrested on campus due to possession of a possibly stolen medallion on Wednesday night.

Students involved in on-campus DUI

Students were found driving under the influence in a Lower Campus parking lot.
Anna Frost, Writer March 28, 2013
Students were found driving under the influence in a Lower Campus parking lot.

New ski safety bill results in mixed reactions

Adam Baker [Creative Commons]
California proposes stricter safety laws for ski resorts.
Danielle De Phillips, Writer March 28, 2013
California proposes stricter safety laws for ski resorts.

Study shows benefits of beards as sun protection

Junior Clark Andros | John Buchanan/THE CHIMES
A recent study shows that there might be more benefits to beards besides being trendy.
Rachel Rohm, Writer March 27, 2013
A recent study shows that there might be more benefits to beards besides being trendy.

Campus Safety to address possible issues after false gun report

Campus Safety to address possible issues after false gun report
Campus Safety will be taking steps to further safeguard Biola against possible on-campus shootings after a monopod was mistakenly reported as a gun on Monday night.
Elizabeth Sallie, Writer March 26, 2013
Campus Safety will be taking steps to further safeguard Biola against possible on-campus shootings after a monopod was mistakenly reported as a gun on Monday night.

UPDATED: Mistaken reports of gunman cleared within minutes

UPDATED: Mistaken reports of gunman cleared within minutes
Campus Safety has declared campus clear after a student mistakenly reported seeing a gun in Talbot East.
Elizabeth Sallie, Writer March 25, 2013
Campus Safety has declared campus clear after a student mistakenly reported seeing a gun in Talbot East.

Outpour better-received than previous Missions Conferences

Chase Gymnasium fills to the brim during Wednesday's afternoon session. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES
Missions Conference was well-received this year, with only a few small hitches.
Jackie Grade, Writer March 21, 2013
Missions Conference was well-received this year, with only a few small hitches.

Protestants react to election of new pope

Cardinal Jorge M. Bergoglio SJ, (later to become Pope Francis) celebrating mass at the XX Exposición del Libro Católico (20th Catholic Book Fair), in Buenos Aires, Argentina. | Courtesy of Aibdescalzo [Creative Commons]
With the election of the new pope, Protestants are not sure how the Roman Catholic Church applies to them.
Anna Frost, Writer March 21, 2013
With the election of the new pope, Protestants are not sure how the Roman Catholic Church applies to them.

Torrey institute reimagining its staff and curriculum

The Torrey Honors Institute, with changes to its staff, come up with innovative ideas for the curriculum.
Timothy Buchanan, Writer March 21, 2013
The Torrey Honors Institute, with changes to its staff, come up with innovative ideas for the curriculum.

Jesus mural conversation continues with release of letter

The Jesus mural, located on the side of Barwell Hall near the Caf, was restored in 2011 and has been at the center of discussion for racial diversity on campus. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES
President Corey released a 12-page letter addressing the Jesus mural and racial diversity on Thursday, March 21.
Elizabeth Sallie, Writer March 21, 2013
President Corey released a 12-page letter addressing the Jesus mural and racial diversity on Thursday, March 21.