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The Chimes

Talbot grad to replace Kay Warren as commencement speaker

 Larry Acosta, president of Urban Youth Workers Institute, speaks in chapel about city evangelism on Oct. 22, 2012. The search committee for a last-minute replacement speaker selected Acosta to address graduates at this year’s spring commencement. | Courtesy of Biola University YouTube
Larry Acosta, a Biola and Talbot graduate, will replace Kay Warren as the commencement speaker this year.
Anne Marie Larson, Writer May 13, 2013
Larry Acosta, a Biola and Talbot graduate, will replace Kay Warren as the commencement speaker this year.

Biola media conference inspires filmmakers

Voice actor director Ned Lott gives a lesson about voice directing by inviting attendees to act out scenes from famous animated movies during a breakout session. | John Buchanan/THE CHIMES
The 18th annual Biola Media Conference gathered many students interested in the film industry.
Anne Marie Larson, Writer May 12, 2013
The 18th annual Biola Media Conference gathered many students interested in the film industry.

Spiritual Development prepared for chapel overflow

A rush of students pile out of a jam-packed Calvary Chapel after getting scanned for one of the last few chapels of the semester. Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES
Students can expect overflow sites for remaining chapels.
Anna Frost, Writer May 8, 2013
Students can expect overflow sites for remaining chapels.

Posters depicting abortion receive complaints

Students running an abortion awareness table were asked to take down posters that showed babies aborted in the early stages of pregnancy.
Anna Frost, Writer May 8, 2013
Students running an abortion awareness table were asked to take down posters that showed babies aborted in the early stages of pregnancy.

Crime Log: May 9, 2013

Crime Log: May 9, 2013
Crime log for the week of May 9, 2013 includes multiple petty thefts and disturbing of the peace counts.
Anna Frost, Writer May 7, 2013
Crime log for the week of May 9, 2013 includes multiple petty thefts and disturbing of the peace counts.

AS Senate Rundown: May 2, 2013

Grant Walter/THE CHIMES
The senate passed a permanent judicial branch proposal.
Julia Henning, Writer May 7, 2013
The senate passed a permanent judicial branch proposal.

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 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.