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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Bicycle Patrol Program implemented for crime prevention

Campus safety chief John Ojeisekhoba speaks to Dr. Corey during the November 29, 2011 training the new bike patrol team. They will begin patrolling campus in January. | Courtesy of Biola Campus Safety
Campus Safety trains for Bicycle Patrol Program as additional resource for students' protection.
Brittany Cervantes, Writer December 4, 2011
Campus Safety trains for Bicycle Patrol Program as additional resource for students' protection.

Crime drops in areas surrounding Biola

Despite recent thefts, overall crime on the Biola campus and surrounding areas has decreased.
Sheena Boyd, Writer December 4, 2011
Despite recent thefts, overall crime on the Biola campus and surrounding areas has decreased.

Starbucks starts Create Jobs for USA to aid small businesses

Starbucks has begun selling bracelets with the intent of finding jobs for the American unemployed. | Jessica Lindner/THE CHIMES
In an effort to promote job growth, Starbucks launched the Create Jobs for USA program to provide loans to small businesses.
Amber Amaya, Writer December 1, 2011
In an effort to promote job growth, Starbucks launched the Create Jobs for USA program to provide loans to small businesses.

[Updated] Couple arrested in suspected connection with MacBook thefts

[Updated] Couple arrested in suspected connection with MacBook thefts
Campus Safety and the La Mirada Sheriff's Department apprehended and arrested two people suspected to be involved with the recent MacBook thefts. One of the pair was a Biola student.
Elizabeth Sallie, Writer November 30, 2011
Campus Safety and the La Mirada Sheriff's Department apprehended and arrested two people suspected to be involved with the recent MacBook thefts. One of the pair was a Biola student.

University Christmas Tree Lighting a growing campus tradition

Biola's annual Christmas Tree Lighting is happening on Friday December 2, 2011 at 7:00 pm. | Job Ang/THE CHIMES
The annual University Christmas Tree Lighting is on Dec. 2 and will have a few changes from last year's event.
Katie Nelson, Writer November 29, 2011
The annual University Christmas Tree Lighting is on Dec. 2 and will have a few changes from last year's event.

Students urged to protect laptops after two more thefts

Students urged to protect laptops after two more thefts
Two more Macbook computers were stolen on campus on Nov. 28.
Kristina Nishi, Writer November 28, 2011
Two more Macbook computers were stolen on campus on Nov. 28.

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.