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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Library hours reduced to cut budget cost

Library hours reduced to cut budget cost
The Biola library's hours have been cut down to reflect the budget goals of the school.
Rachel Rohm and Rachel Rohm October 2, 2012
The Biola library's hours have been cut down to reflect the budget goals of the school.

Lawsuit has potential to reach Supreme Court and affect school community

Lawsuit has potential to reach Supreme Court and affect school community
Alliance Defending Freedom’s Scott Baylor says that the lawsuit filed by Biola against the government will have a far-reaching effect in many different arenas that students should care about.
Elizabeth Sallie and Elizabeth Sallie September 28, 2012
Alliance Defending Freedom’s Scott Baylor says that the lawsuit filed by Biola against the government will have a far-reaching effect in many different arenas that students should care about.

Students gather to pray about growing hostility in Muslim countries

Junior Andrea Maglione writes words of encouragement and peace on a prayer board that will be given to a local mosque in the upcoming week. | Emily Arnold/THE CHIMES
The Muslim Ministry, Social Justice Ministry and Revive Chapel teamed up to sponsor an event on Monday to pray for Muslim countries after a controversial viral video ridiculing Islam.
Matthew Norman and Matthew Norman September 28, 2012
The Muslim Ministry, Social Justice Ministry and Revive Chapel teamed up to sponsor an event on Monday to pray for Muslim countries after a controversial viral video ridiculing Islam.

“Sexuality Matters” panel draws more than 500 students, discusses Biola policy

"Sexuality Matters" panel draws more than 500 students, discusses Biola policy
Over 500 students attended a panel discussing sexuality on Thursday night.
Julia Henning and Julia Henning September 28, 2012
Over 500 students attended a panel discussing sexuality on Thursday night.

U.S. News names Biola “Up and Coming” university

U.S. News names Biola "Up and Coming" university
U.S. News and World Report recognizes Biola for the third year in a row.
Julia Henning and Julia Henning September 27, 2012
U.S. News and World Report recognizes Biola for the third year in a row.

Biola fall semester new room change to start Sept. 27

Heidi Herchelroath, Housing Manager, discusses options for fall room change.
Trevor Gerdes and Trevor Gerdes September 27, 2012
Heidi Herchelroath, Housing Manager, discusses options for fall room change.

Crime Log: Sept. 27, 2012

Crime log for the week of Sept. 27, including an auto collision.
Katie Nelson and Katie Nelson September 26, 2012
Crime log for the week of Sept. 27, including an auto collision.

“Endeavour” makes final flight over California

"Endeavour" makes final flight over California
The last space shuttle to be built in the U.S. flew a farewell tour over its home state of California on Sept. 21, including a brief trip over Biola on its way to Disneyland in Anaheim.
Katie Nelson and Katie Nelson September 26, 2012
The last space shuttle to be built in the U.S. flew a farewell tour over its home state of California on Sept. 21, including a brief trip over Biola on its way to Disneyland in Anaheim.

AS Senate Rundown: Sept. 25, 2012

Grant Walter/THE CHIMES
Senators heard six new proposals from students, including requests for funding film projects and different dorm events.
Kristina Nishi and Kristina Nishi September 25, 2012
Senators heard six new proposals from students, including requests for funding film projects and different dorm events.

Downtown Clergy Council discourages random street feeding

After serving dinner to the homeless community of downtown Long Beach, junior Jennifer Hines chats with Bill Taylor who stayed during worship, dinner, and prayer. | Lauralyn Koontz/THE CHIMES
Volunteering with an organization is the best way to effectively minister to the homeless, according to the Downtown Clergy Council.
Lauralyn Koontz and Lauralyn Koontz September 25, 2012
Volunteering with an organization is the best way to effectively minister to the homeless, according to the Downtown Clergy Council.

Biola shuttle service expansion to include new routes and shuttle

Job Ang/THE CHIMES
The Biola shuttle service will be expanding this year by adding a new shuttle and routes to more locations, including the off-campus apartments.
Jonathan Gramenz and Jonathan Gramenz September 23, 2012
The Biola shuttle service will be expanding this year by adding a new shuttle and routes to more locations, including the off-campus apartments.

Biola receives record $26 million in donations

Biola set a new donation record this fiscal year, receiving $26 million from donors.
Kristina Nishi and Kristina Nishi September 20, 2012
Biola set a new donation record this fiscal year, receiving $26 million from donors.