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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Obama places burden of college affordability on schools

President Obama challenges schools to make attendance more affordable to students.
Melanie Dahl, Writer March 1, 2012
President Obama challenges schools to make attendance more affordable to students.

AS Senate Rundown: Feb. 28, 2012

AS senators heard three new proposals this week, passed three, denied two and tabled two.
Christine Chan, Writer February 29, 2012
AS senators heard three new proposals this week, passed three, denied two and tabled two.

College Prowler names Biola tamest party school in California

Biola earns top spot on College Prowler's 'Tamest Party Scene' list.
Julia Henning, Writer February 28, 2012
Biola earns top spot on College Prowler's 'Tamest Party Scene' list.

John Mark Reynolds announces resignation from Torrey

Director and founder of the Torrey Honors Institute, John Mark Reynolds is resigning after 17 years of running the program. He will be taking a provost position at Houston Baptist. | Courtesy of Torrey Honors Institute
John Mark Reynolds, founder and director of Torrey Honors Institute, will fill the position of provost at Houston Baptist University at the end of the year.
Kristina Nishi, Writer February 28, 2012
John Mark Reynolds, founder and director of Torrey Honors Institute, will fill the position of provost at Houston Baptist University at the end of the year.

Menjares top candidate for Fresno Pacific president

Biola’s associate provost of diversity, Pete Menjares is set to become university president of Fresno Pacific University. | Job Ang/THE CHIMES
The position for president of Fresno Pacific University will open in fall 2012, and Biola's associate provost of diversity is the top candidate.
Melanie Morales, Writer February 27, 2012
The position for president of Fresno Pacific University will open in fall 2012, and Biola's associate provost of diversity is the top candidate.

Over 250 students incur new chapel policy fine

Spiritual retreat held for students to reduce $375 fine according to the new chapel policy.
Christine Chan, Writer February 27, 2012
Spiritual retreat held for students to reduce $375 fine according to the new chapel policy.

Suspect arrested for library wallet thefts

A suspect was arrested for over 10 recent wallet thefts that occurred in the library.
Kristina Nishi, Writer February 24, 2012
A suspect was arrested for over 10 recent wallet thefts that occurred in the library.

2012 SCORR conference: “A House of Prayer for All Peoples”

The Student Congress on Racial Reconciliation is hosting their annual conference from Feb. 24-25.
February 24, 2012
The Student Congress on Racial Reconciliation is hosting their annual conference from Feb. 24-25.

SCORR conference demonstrates cross-cultural community

Student Congress on Racial Reconciliation explores the theme "A House of Prayer for All Peoples."
Lena Smith, Writer February 23, 2012
Student Congress on Racial Reconciliation explores the theme "A House of Prayer for All Peoples."

Spring enrollment falls, expected to rise next semester

Spring enrollment fell by 5 percent, but the number of students is expected to increase next semester.
Elizabeth Sallie, Writer February 22, 2012
Spring enrollment fell by 5 percent, but the number of students is expected to increase next semester.

Spring Preview Day continues to attract students

Attendance for Spring Preview Day continues to rise.
Mary Strother, Writer February 22, 2012
Attendance for Spring Preview Day continues to rise.

Smaller budget produces creative Spirit Week

University Communications and Marketing sponsors low-budget Spirit Week and Associated Students offer creative activities.
Julia Henning, Writer February 21, 2012
University Communications and Marketing sponsors low-budget Spirit Week and Associated Students offer creative activities.