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The Chimes

Open hours during interterm extended to all residence halls

Getting the facts straight: Open Hours. | Katie Juranek/THE CHIMES
Open hours will be available in all residence halls and apartments during interterm.
Rachel Rohm, Writer December 13, 2012
Open hours will be available in all residence halls and apartments during interterm.

Mark Yarhouse discusses sexuality and culture wars

Mark Yarhouse, who spoke in chapel last week, discussed human sexuality and how it is being addressed in the church.
Elizabeth Sallie, Writer December 13, 2012
Mark Yarhouse, who spoke in chapel last week, discussed human sexuality and how it is being addressed in the church.

UN voted 138-9 to grant Palestine observer state status

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Palestine joined the Holy See as the second observer state to the United Nations.
Julia Henning, Writer December 13, 2012
Palestine joined the Holy See as the second observer state to the United Nations.

AS Spring Budget Meeting: Dec. 11, 2012

Grant Walter/THE CHIMES
AS held their bi-annual budget meeting to determine next semester's budget.
Rachel Snyder, Writer December 13, 2012
AS held their bi-annual budget meeting to determine next semester's budget.

AS payroll raise to take place in spring 2013

Senators approved a proposal to raise the pay for everyone in Associated Students.
Rachel Snyder, Writer December 13, 2012
Senators approved a proposal to raise the pay for everyone in Associated Students.

Blood for Missions cancels second day of drive

Rachel Adams/THE CHIMES
Blood for Missions cancelled their second day of their blood drive, which donates the blood to Christian missions.
Anna Frost, Writer December 13, 2012
Blood for Missions cancelled their second day of their blood drive, which donates the blood to Christian missions.

In light of recent school shootings, university preps against similar incidents

Campus safety chief John Ojeisekhoba speaks to Dr. Corey during the November 29, 2011 training the new bike patrol team. They will begin patrolling campus in January. | Courtesy of Biola Campus Safety
The school has been making an effort to keep its emergency response updated after recent school shootings raise concern about Biola’s safety.
Katie Nelson, Writer December 13, 2012
The school has been making an effort to keep its emergency response updated after recent school shootings raise concern about Biola’s safety.

Crime Log: Dec. 13, 2012

Crime log for the week of Dec. 13, 2012.
Katie Nelson, Writer December 12, 2012
Crime log for the week of Dec. 13, 2012.

Mark Yarhouse speaks to Biola about sexuality and identity

At AfterDark on Dec. 5, Mark Yarhouse suggests practical ways for students to play their part in contributing to a safe atmosphere for everyone to engage in transparent conversations regarding sexuality and identity. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES
Professor of psychology at Regent University invited to speak for two-day conference
Emily Arnold and Julia Henning December 6, 2012
Professor of psychology at Regent University invited to speak for two-day conference

Proposition 8 postponed indefinitely

Back in August 2010, this San Francisco parade, celebrating the overturning of Proposition 8, met at Harvey Milk Plaza and marched to City Hall for a rally in support of marriage equality. | Courtesy of Jennifer Morrow [Creative Commons]
The jury is still out on whether the Proposition 8 lawsuit will reach the Supreme Court.
Katie Nelson, Writer December 6, 2012
The jury is still out on whether the Proposition 8 lawsuit will reach the Supreme Court.

Overcrowded chapels may be result of new makeup deadline

John Buchanan/THE CHIMES
Prayer projects are now being offered as a temporary solution to the overcrowding in chapels.
Anna Frost, Writer December 6, 2012
Prayer projects are now being offered as a temporary solution to the overcrowding in chapels.

Campus discussions on sexuality continue with Tim Chaddick lecture on brokenness

Emily Arnold/THE CHIMES
The final religious lecture of the semester featured pastor Tim Chaddick.
Austin Champion, Writer December 6, 2012
The final religious lecture of the semester featured pastor Tim Chaddick.