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The Chimes

School of Education to host second annual conference

The Justice, Spirituality, and Education Conference on March 16 seeks to connect the justice movement with education to furthur impact change in the world.
Grace Han, Writer March 12, 2013
The Justice, Spirituality, and Education Conference on March 16 seeks to connect the justice movement with education to furthur impact change in the world.

Changes at Missions conference to include more overflow options

Chase Gymnasium fills to the brim during Wednesday's afternoon session. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES
Among some of the changes to this year's Missions Conference, twice as many overflow locations will be available.
Jackie Grade, Writer March 12, 2013
Among some of the changes to this year's Missions Conference, twice as many overflow locations will be available.

Ruby Awards serve as centerpiece to Women’s History Month

On Tuesday night, students viewed screening of "It's A Girl," a documentary aout abandoned and trafficked girls, as well as the gendercide that exists in some countries. | Grant Walter/THE CHIMES
Biola celebrates Women's History Month in a variety of ways.
Mack Hayden, Writer March 7, 2013
Biola celebrates Women's History Month in a variety of ways.

AS Senate Rundown: Feb. 28, 2013

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The senate saw eight new proposals and debriefed the AS presidential vote.
Julia Henning, Writer March 7, 2013
The senate saw eight new proposals and debriefed the AS presidential vote.

Students not overly concerned about Whittier kidnapper

The Whittier Police Department released this sketch of a suspected kidnapper in the area. Students, however, do not seem fazed. | Courtesy of Whittier PD
After a string of attempted kidnappings in Whittier last month, many Biola students do not seem drastically concerned.
Anna Frost, Writer March 7, 2013
After a string of attempted kidnappings in Whittier last month, many Biola students do not seem drastically concerned.

Students to bring petition for recall vote in AS election

Students to bring petition for recall vote in AS election
Students are preparing a petition to protest a tie-breaker vote by the AS senate last week.
Elizabeth Sallie, Writer March 7, 2013
Students are preparing a petition to protest a tie-breaker vote by the AS senate last week.

Fired San Diego college employee files suit claiming pregnancy discrimination

A former San Diego Christian College employee is filing a lawsuit after being fired for an out-of-wedlock pregnancy.
Katie Nelson, Writer March 7, 2013
A former San Diego Christian College employee is filing a lawsuit after being fired for an out-of-wedlock pregnancy.

Metzger power fails on Monday

Metzger Hall suffered a power outage late Monday afternoon.
Anna Frost, Writer March 6, 2013
Metzger Hall suffered a power outage late Monday afternoon.

Federal cuts to increase after Congress OKs sequestration

The Ford House office bulding in Washington, D.C. holds the offices for House of Representatives and their committees — including the Congressional Budget Office, which approved the sequestration on March 1. | Courtesy of capitol.gov [public domain]
After Congress allowed sequestration, federal cuts will exceed $80 billion.
Jared Dobbs, Writer March 5, 2013
After Congress allowed sequestration, federal cuts will exceed $80 billion.

Biola sees tuition increase for 2013-2014 year

The percentage increase is not as daunting as in previous years.  Graduate programs at Biola are also to be affected.   Photo by Rachelle Brown
Biola tuition will increase for the coming academic year.
Cherri Yoon, Writer February 28, 2013
Biola tuition will increase for the coming academic year.

Financial aid works to decrease student debt

Money | Pen Waggener [Creative Commons]
New financial aid will be provided to help students combat accumulating debt in college.
Jason Wheeler, Writer February 28, 2013
New financial aid will be provided to help students combat accumulating debt in college.

Facebook sees decline as users grow frustrated with ads

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According to a recent study, Facebook is seeing a general decline in usership.
Grace Han, Writer February 27, 2013
According to a recent study, Facebook is seeing a general decline in usership.