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The Chimes

Biola Underground supporters advertise upcoming panel

 | John Buchanan/THE CHIMES
Biola Queer Underground supporters displayed posters and distributed flyers on Friday morning before being asked to leave by Campus Safety.
Elizabeth Sallie, Writer November 9, 2012
Biola Queer Underground supporters displayed posters and distributed flyers on Friday morning before being asked to leave by Campus Safety.

First AS open forum sees low turnout

AS President Chris Yim and senior vice president Laura Cook address the cozy crowd at the open forum Wednesday at the Fireplace Pavilion. Only a handful of students attended the $1,500 event. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES
The AS open forum, geared toward addressing student questions and concerns, on Nov. 7 saw less than fifteen attendees.
Katie Nelson, Writer November 8, 2012
The AS open forum, geared toward addressing student questions and concerns, on Nov. 7 saw less than fifteen attendees.

Revive Ministry launches Biola House of Prayer

(Left to right) Junior Sean Mickelson, senior Luke Cheng, and junior Charlie Welikala participate in worship and prayer at the Biolae House of Prayer on Tuesday, Nov. 6. | John Buchanan/THE CHIMES
House of Prayer searches for a location.
Jonathan Gramenz, Writer November 8, 2012
House of Prayer searches for a location.

Rising airline prices make student travel difficult

Passengers board a JetBlue flight to Chicago. | Emily Arnold/THE CHIMES
As Thanksgiving and Christmas approach, students are seeing a rise in airfare costs.
Katie Nelson, Writer November 8, 2012
As Thanksgiving and Christmas approach, students are seeing a rise in airfare costs.

Crime Log: Nov. 8, 2012

Crime log for the week of Nov. 8, 2012 includes numerous trespassing situations.
Katie Nelson, Writer November 8, 2012
Crime log for the week of Nov. 8, 2012 includes numerous trespassing situations.

AS Senate Rundown: Nov. 6, 2012

Grant Walter/THE CHIMES
The senate passed eight proposals, denied one and heard six new proposals.
Kristina Nishi, Writer November 7, 2012
The senate passed eight proposals, denied one and heard six new proposals.

Barack Obama wins office for another four years

After finding out the election results in Business 109 on Tuesday night, Romney supporter maintains a positive attitude as she says, "Goodbye" to a friend. | Emily Arnold/THE CHIMES
Biola students had mixed reactions to the announcement that President Barack Obama was re-elected.
Katie Nelson, Writer November 7, 2012
Biola students had mixed reactions to the announcement that President Barack Obama was re-elected.

Election results 2012

On Tuesday, Nov. 6, students gather in Business 109 to watch FOX's coverage of the election results. At the news of Obama's re-election, these viewers stayed glued to the screen and displayed diverse responses. | Emily Arnold/THE CHIMES
Recap of the election results for 2012.
Christine Chan, Writer November 6, 2012
Recap of the election results for 2012.

Oak tree commemorating late Ken Bascom planted in Hope roundabout

David Wahlman/THE CHIMES
An oak tree was planted in the Hope Hall roundabout in honor of the late Ken Bascom, Biola's senior director of facilities planning.
Shonette Reed, Writer November 3, 2012
An oak tree was planted in the Hope Hall roundabout in honor of the late Ken Bascom, Biola's senior director of facilities planning.

Biola English professor’s novel a National Book Award finalist

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Biola adjunct English professor Carrie Arcos was named a National Book Award finalist for her young adult novel, "Out of Reach."
Austin Champion, Writer November 2, 2012
Biola adjunct English professor Carrie Arcos was named a National Book Award finalist for her young adult novel, "Out of Reach."

Affirmative Action rises in Supreme Court once again

Sigma residents Jonathan Oh, Josh Crichton, Joseph O'Keefe, Joseph , Alex Ruiz stand together as friends despite their different ethnicities. | Grant Walter/THE CHIMES
While Biola is not under any obligation to use affirmative action, students still grapple with diversity.
Rachel Snyder, Writer November 1, 2012
While Biola is not under any obligation to use affirmative action, students still grapple with diversity.

Committee on Sexual Identity Conversations to continue holding discussion panels

Junior Christian Ortega and Steph Theis ('12) discuss their thoughts on the "Gender and Sexuality Matter" panel at the conclusion of the event. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES
Specific events geared toward discussing sexual identity will be taking place this year.
Brittany Cervantes, Writer November 1, 2012
Specific events geared toward discussing sexual identity will be taking place this year.