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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Students face crowded airports and new screening changes

With Thanksgiving around the corner, students take into consideration the challenges that come with traveling during the holidays.
Natalie Bautista, Writer November 19, 2011
With Thanksgiving around the corner, students take into consideration the challenges that come with traveling during the holidays.

AS restructures after president resigns

Junior Janine Marderain is taking on the role of new AS President, with a full 18 unit load, Torrey classes, and a second job. | Katie Juranek/THE CHIMES
New AS president ,Janine Marderian, takes over after the unexpected resignation of John Drebinger III.
Sarah Seman, Writer November 19, 2011
New AS president ,Janine Marderian, takes over after the unexpected resignation of John Drebinger III.

University Day sees increase in participants from last year

There were 744 students and family members who participated in this year's University Day event.
Brieana Jordan, Writer November 17, 2011
There were 744 students and family members who participated in this year's University Day event.

Addiction Awareness Week provides resources, answers for students

An entire week has been devoted to addiction awareness, where students are given resources via daily chapels, luncheons, and an addiction fair on Nov. 16, 2011. The event was titled, Ripple Effect: Exploring Addiction. | Hannah Caprara/THE CHIMES
Addiction Awareness Week helps students learn how to minister to those who struggle.
Christine Chan, Writer November 17, 2011
Addiction Awareness Week helps students learn how to minister to those who struggle.

AS Senate Rundown: Nov. 15, 2011

AS senators voted in their new president and vice president, and they passed two new proposals during this week's meeting.
Christine Chan, Writer November 15, 2011
AS senators voted in their new president and vice president, and they passed two new proposals during this week's meeting.

Number of on-campus Macbook thefts increases

There have been a string of lap-top thefts at Biola in the last few weeks, with the most recent inside lower SUB during Midnight Madness on Nov. 13, 2011. | Illustration by Ashley Jones/THE CHIMES
Macbook thefts have become a crime trend on campus.
Michelle Hong, Writer November 15, 2011
Macbook thefts have become a crime trend on campus.

Attempted break-in occurs in Li Apartments

Campus Safety encourages students to lock up belongings, especially in light of a recent attempted break-in.
Kristina Nishi, Writer November 15, 2011
Campus Safety encourages students to lock up belongings, especially in light of a recent attempted break-in.

Congress to decide fate of Pell Grant program

Biolans struggle with the impacts of possible changes to the Pell Grant program.
Patricia Diaz, Writer November 15, 2011
Biolans struggle with the impacts of possible changes to the Pell Grant program.

A college degree is worth the high price tag

Despite increases in tuition, college degrees set students apart in the competitive job market.
Melanie Morales, Writer November 15, 2011
Despite increases in tuition, college degrees set students apart in the competitive job market.

Midnight Madness celebrates Biola athletics

The Biola Men's soccer team made their debut along with other Biola sports teams during Midnight Madness on Nov. 13, 2011. Hundreds of prospective and enrolled students attended the forty-seven minute rally, where the Kings Men, the Biola Cheer team, and Xopoc all preformed. | Job Ang/THE CHIMES
During Midnight Madness Biolans were treated to performances by the cheerleaders and XPOC.
Amber Amaya, Writer November 14, 2011
During Midnight Madness Biolans were treated to performances by the cheerleaders and XPOC.

Biola AS president resigns mid-term

John Drebinger campaigns in March for the position of Associated Students president. He resigned from the role on Friday, Nov. 11, due to an inability to fulfill his duties. | Job Ang/THE CHIMES
John Drebinger resigned this week from his current position as Associated Students president, due to a large workload.
Sarah Seman, Writer November 12, 2011
John Drebinger resigned this week from his current position as Associated Students president, due to a large workload.

Power outages continue with 2 glitches

Power outages continue to be a problem at Biola, with two between 2 and 6 a.m. Thursday morning.
Julia Henning, Writer November 10, 2011
Power outages continue to be a problem at Biola, with two between 2 and 6 a.m. Thursday morning.