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The Chimes

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The Chimes

SMU hosts Fireside Chat with presidential candidates

A small, but tough audience arrived to listen to the fireside chat with current SMU president Chris Johnson and the two candidates for his position, Cody Ramaekers and Stephen Croft on March 22, 2012. | Ashley Jones/THE CHIMES
Presidential candidates for the Student Missionary Union participated in a fireside chat March 23 to answer questions from students about their visions for office.
Julia Henning and Julia Henning March 23, 2012
Presidential candidates for the Student Missionary Union participated in a fireside chat March 23 to answer questions from students about their visions for office.

A look inside the roles of Associated Students

Christine Chan explains how AS functions.
Christine Chan and Christine Chan March 21, 2012
Christine Chan explains how AS functions.

AS Senate Rundown: March 20, 2012

AS meets every Tuesday afternoon to discuss campus proposals and plans. | Meagan Garton/THE CHIMES
AS senators heard two new proposals and passed a proposal by the Coalition for Social Action at this week's meeting.
Christine Chan and Christine Chan March 21, 2012
AS senators heard two new proposals and passed a proposal by the Coalition for Social Action at this week's meeting.

Largest fundraising campaign in Biola history announced

"A Soul of Conviction, A Voice of Courage" is the name of the new fundraising campaign for $180 million.
Rebecca Nakashima and Rebecca Nakashima March 21, 2012
"A Soul of Conviction, A Voice of Courage" is the name of the new fundraising campaign for $180 million.

Long-time adjunct professor Lalia Tanner leaves positive mark on Biola community

English professor Lalia Tanner was diagnosed with stage four cancer and was recently moved into an intensive care unit.
Amber Amaya and Amber Amaya March 21, 2012
English professor Lalia Tanner was diagnosed with stage four cancer and was recently moved into an intensive care unit.

AS presidential and vice presidential candidates participate in debate

AS presidential candidates, junior communications major, Chris Yim and junior humanities major, Natasha Cheeley debate on March 20, 2012, about their goals as potential president. | Ashley Jones/THE CHIMES
Presidential and vice presidential candidates for Associated Students discussed their vision for campus and answered questions from students during the debate on March 20.
Christine Chan and Christine Chan March 21, 2012
Presidential and vice presidential candidates for Associated Students discussed their vision for campus and answered questions from students during the debate on March 20.

Middle East Crisis conference to examine political and religious issues

Chosen People Ministries will be a part of the Middle East Crisis conference.
Lena Smith and Lena Smith March 21, 2012
Chosen People Ministries will be a part of the Middle East Crisis conference.

AS and SMU presidential candidates announced during elections chapel

AS vice president and president Ryan Freudenburg and Janine Marderian announce the AS and SMU presidential candidates. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES
Presidential candidates for Associated Students and Student Missionary Union were introduced during elections chapel on March 19.
Christine Chan and Christine Chan March 19, 2012
Presidential candidates for Associated Students and Student Missionary Union were introduced during elections chapel on March 19.

Twitter Roundup: Missions Conference day three

A collection of tweets from the third and final day of Missions Conference 2012.
March 17, 2012
A collection of tweets from the third and final day of Missions Conference 2012.

Twitter Roundup: Missions Conference day two

A collection of five tweets from day two of Missions Conference 2012.
March 15, 2012
A collection of five tweets from day two of Missions Conference 2012.

AS disqualifies two pairs of presidential, vice presidential candidates

Two AS presidential and vice presidential candidates were disqualified for announcing their campaigns too early via social media.
Elizabeth Sallie and Elizabeth Sallie March 15, 2012
Two AS presidential and vice presidential candidates were disqualified for announcing their campaigns too early via social media.

Twitter Roundup: Missions Conference day one

A collection of some of the day's best tweets about Missions Conference.
March 14, 2012
A collection of some of the day's best tweets about Missions Conference.