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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

New gender studies minor available for students next year

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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

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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

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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.

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.