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The Chimes

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The Chimes

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

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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.

Fewer young Christians remaining in church

It is beneficial and necessary to attend church for many reasons, such as the body of Christ and personal and spiritual growth. | Ashley Jones/THE CHIMES
The drop in attendance of youth at church is a product of our shallow church environment.
Matt Norman, Writer February 14, 2013
The drop in attendance of youth at church is a product of our shallow church environment.

AS and SMU kick off campaign week

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Candidates launch social media and advertising at midnight to kick off campaign week.
Anna Frost, Writer February 14, 2013
Candidates launch social media and advertising at midnight to kick off campaign week.

Valentine’s Day at Biola sees students spending a wide range of money

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Students at Biola are expecting to spend a wide range of money on Valentine's Day gifts.
Rachel Rohm, Writer February 14, 2013
Students at Biola are expecting to spend a wide range of money on Valentine's Day gifts.

Statistics of marriage at Biola reflect those of evangelical church

Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES
The divorce and marriage rates at Biola tend to reflect those of the evangelical church.
Rachel Snyder, Writer February 14, 2013
The divorce and marriage rates at Biola tend to reflect those of the evangelical church.