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Roddy Garcia wins 2013 SMU president in runoff

Grant Walter/THE CHIMES
After runoff elections on Friday, Roddy Garcia was elected as next year’s Student Missionary Union.
Chimes Staff, Writer February 23, 2013
After runoff elections on Friday, Roddy Garcia was elected as next year’s Student Missionary Union.

AS senate election results

AS senate election results
Senate results for the 2013-14 AS elections.
Chimes Staff, Writer February 22, 2013
Senate results for the 2013-14 AS elections.

Evan Tan wins 2013 AS elections by single vote

Junior Evan Tan and sophomore Becky Gallacher celebrate winning the AS presidential election by one vote with their campaign team and friends after receiving the news by phone in Hart Hall early Friday morning. | John Buchanan/THE CHIMES
Evan Tan has been elected 2013 Associated Students president, while Student Missionary Union elections require a runoff between juniors Weston Hancock and Roddy Garcia.
Chimes Staff, Writer February 21, 2013
Evan Tan has been elected 2013 Associated Students president, while Student Missionary Union elections require a runoff between juniors Weston Hancock and Roddy Garcia.

SCORR conference to be mandatory for AS staff

This year, SCORR conference will be mandatory for AS staff.
Rachel Snyder, Writer February 21, 2013
This year, SCORR conference will be mandatory for AS staff.

Valley View to be closed over weekend

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Valley View Ave. will be closed due to construction to expand the railroad.
Elizabeth Sallie, Writer February 21, 2013
Valley View Ave. will be closed due to construction to expand the railroad.

Board of Trustees approves new dorm and parking structure

After weeks of construction, the new parking structure will open for use on Thursday, Sept. 29, pending inspection. | Tyler Otte/THE CHIMES
The Board of Trustees approved two building projects during their annual off-campus retreat.
Timothy Buchanan, Writer February 21, 2013
The Board of Trustees approved two building projects during their annual off-campus retreat.

Biola birthday celebration to announce “Jesus Saves” replica

Biola birthday celebration to announce “Jesus Saves” replica
At the Biola birthday celebration, president Barry Corey is scheduled to make a special announcement regarding the "Jesus Saves" sign replica.
Anna Frost, Writer February 21, 2013
At the Biola birthday celebration, president Barry Corey is scheduled to make a special announcement regarding the "Jesus Saves" sign replica.

Soaring Eagle lands off campus, but won’t change weekly schedule

Soaring Eagle lands off campus, but won’t change weekly schedule
The Soaring Eagle, Biola's food truck, will make an appearance at a local church for "Snow Day" event.
Jeff Koch, Writer February 20, 2013
The Soaring Eagle, Biola's food truck, will make an appearance at a local church for "Snow Day" event.

2013 AS and SMU Elections different than last year

Grant Walter/THE CHIMES
The Associated Students and Student Missionary Union election debates took place on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013.
Julia Henning and Anna Frost February 20, 2013
The Associated Students and Student Missionary Union election debates took place on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013.

AS Senate Rundown: Feb. 14, 2013

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The senate passed two proposals and heard one new proposal requesting funds for spring banquet.
Katie Nelson, Writer February 17, 2013
The senate passed two proposals and heard one new proposal requesting funds for spring banquet.

Biola considering alternative learning platforms to Blackboard

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Biola is considering moving from Blackboard to another learning platform, such as Google Open Class or Canvas.
Jared Dobbs, Writer February 17, 2013
Biola is considering moving from Blackboard to another learning platform, such as Google Open Class or Canvas.

Former Biola student runs for La Mirada City Council

Andrew Sarega attended Biola for one year and is now returning to his hometown to run for city council. | Courtesy of Andrew Sarega
Former Biola student Andrew Sarega will be running for a seat on the La Mirada City Council.
Danielle De Phillips, Writer February 14, 2013
Former Biola student Andrew Sarega will be running for a seat on the La Mirada City Council.