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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Pete Menjares accepts presidency position at Fresno Pacific University

Pete Menjares has accepted his appointment as president of Fresno Pacific University. | Job Ang/THE CHIMES
Pete Menjares steps into presidency position at FPU in the summer.
Melanie Morales, Writer March 7, 2012
Pete Menjares steps into presidency position at FPU in the summer.

John Mark Reynolds to become provost at Houston Baptist University

The Torrey Honors Institute will strive to continue functioning after the departure of its founder, Dr. John Mark Reynolds. | Courtesy of Nicole Boyle
John Mark Reynolds, founder and director of the Torrey Honors Institute, resigns.
Kristina Nishi, Writer March 7, 2012
John Mark Reynolds, founder and director of the Torrey Honors Institute, resigns.

La Mirada considers sales tax increase

Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES
To solve the current fiscal crisis, La Mirada may see an increase in sales tax.
Christine Chan, Writer March 6, 2012
To solve the current fiscal crisis, La Mirada may see an increase in sales tax.

Variety of events planned for Grandparent’s Day

Grandparents day is approaching. On March 9, 2012, Biolans and their grandparents will flood campus for a day of games and activities. | Katie Juranek/THE CHIMES
Grandparents are given the chance to experience college life as well as other activities.
Julia Henning, Writer March 6, 2012
Grandparents are given the chance to experience college life as well as other activities.

AS Senate Rundown: March 6, 2012

AS senators heard a one new proposal requesting funds for a photography project passed four.
Christine Chan, Writer March 6, 2012
AS senators heard a one new proposal requesting funds for a photography project passed four.

Bank robber wounded by SWAT team, police rescue hostage

 | Brittany Cervantes/THE CHIMES
A female manager was rescued after being held hostage during a robbery at Saehan Bank on March 1.
Kristina Nishi, Writer March 3, 2012
A female manager was rescued after being held hostage during a robbery at Saehan Bank on March 1.

Menjares to leave Biola for Fresno Pacific Presidency

Biola’s associate provost of diversity, Pete Menjares is set to become university president of Fresno Pacific University. | Job Ang/THE CHIMES
Pete Menjares will leave Biola University to become Fresno Pacific University's new president at the end of July.
Amber Amaya, Writer March 2, 2012
Pete Menjares will leave Biola University to become Fresno Pacific University's new president at the end of July.

Murder suspect shot and killed by LAPD, FBI

A murder suspect was shot March 1 on Escalona Road in La Mirada, Calif.
Katie Nelson, Writer March 1, 2012
A murder suspect was shot March 1 on Escalona Road in La Mirada, Calif.

Tuition rates set to increase next school year

Tuition, housing and meal plan rates are increasing for the 2012-2013. school year
Rebecca Nakashima, Writer March 1, 2012
Tuition, housing and meal plan rates are increasing for the 2012-2013. school year

Protect Marriage supporters seek appeal of Proposition 8 ruling

Protect Marriage lawyers contend for appeal of Proposition 8 ruling, arguing contradiction with Supreme Court decisions.
Shaefer Bagwell, Writer March 1, 2012
Protect Marriage lawyers contend for appeal of Proposition 8 ruling, arguing contradiction with Supreme Court decisions.

Biola acquires new apartment building

Students will have an new off-campus housing option beginning next semester.
Brittany Cervantes, Writer March 1, 2012
Students will have an new off-campus housing option beginning next semester.

Student conned into giving away $3,000

A student approached by two men to help distribute funds to churches turns out to be a scam.
Julia Henning, Writer March 1, 2012
A student approached by two men to help distribute funds to churches turns out to be a scam.