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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.

Biola alum elected to city council after voting mishap

Grant Walter/THE CHIMES
After vote tabulation machines broke down on election day, La Mirada City volunteers hand counted votes and declared Biola alum Andrew Sarega winner of the city council seat.
Matt Norman, Writer March 21, 2013
After vote tabulation machines broke down on election day, La Mirada City volunteers hand counted votes and declared Biola alum Andrew Sarega winner of the city council seat.

Biola community partners with La Mirada in clothing drive for LA Dream Center

Biola will be partnering with the city of La Mirada in a clothing drive commemorating National Women’s History Month.
Katie Nelson, Writer March 19, 2013
Biola will be partnering with the city of La Mirada in a clothing drive commemorating National Women’s History Month.

UPDATED: AS plans line dance

The Associated Students spring banquet this year will feature a different theme and includes dancing.
Katie Nelson, Writer March 14, 2013
The Associated Students spring banquet this year will feature a different theme and includes dancing.

Utilities relocation marks beginning of parking structure construction

A fence stands near Alpha blocking off the area for construction workers to build the new parking structure, set to be finished in April of 2014. | John Buchanan/THE CHIMES
The construction of the new parking structure will cause inconveniences in parking for students.
Jason Wheeler, Writer March 14, 2013
The construction of the new parking structure will cause inconveniences in parking for students.

Biola develops transgender policy as Cal Baptist lawsuit appears

To honor the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance, a transgender flag was raised in Harvey Milk Plaza in November for the first time in its history. | Courtesy of torbakhopper [Creative Commons]
After Cal Baptist University was sue by a former transgender student, Biola is developing a transgender policy.
Anna Frost, Writer March 13, 2013
After Cal Baptist University was sue by a former transgender student, Biola is developing a transgender policy.

AS Senate Rundown: March 7, 2013

Grant Walter/THE CHIMES
The senate heard three new proposals, denied two and heard five new ones.
Julia Henning, Writer March 12, 2013
The senate heard three new proposals, denied two and heard five new ones.