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The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

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 2, 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.

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.