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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Occupy movement sweeps nation, college students join in

Occupy LA protesters wore Guy Fawkes masks inspired by the 2006 movie V for Vendetta on Saturday, November 5, 2011. Participants marched to commemorate bank transfer day. | Courtesy of Ashley Bornancin
Students and professors gather outside city hall as the Occupy movement reaches Los Angeles.
Sarah Seman, Writer November 10, 2011
Students and professors gather outside city hall as the Occupy movement reaches Los Angeles.

New Talbot building strives to meet LEED requirements

L-R, Jody Spicer (Project Manager), David Herjeczki (Design Director), and Nathan Kim (Senior Associate) discuss the design of the new Talbot building. Biola is "going green" as the new Talbot East building is LEED compliant.  | Lauren Kermalis/THE CHIMES
In accordance to the U.S. Green Building Council's rules, Biola builds the new Talbot building according to LEED standards.
Rebecca Nakashima, Writer November 9, 2011
In accordance to the U.S. Green Building Council's rules, Biola builds the new Talbot building according to LEED standards.

Failure in underground high voltage cable cause of recent power outages

A permanent repair is being scheduled for the recent power outages affecting campus.
Michelle Hong, Writer November 9, 2011
A permanent repair is being scheduled for the recent power outages affecting campus.

Biola’s admission requirements remain constant over the years

Biola's admission standards remain constant while other schools change their requirements.
Mark Nesbitt, Writer November 8, 2011
Biola's admission standards remain constant while other schools change their requirements.

Governor Jerry Brown signs second half of California Dream Act

The passage of recent California Dream Act legislation prompts diverse discussion on the Biola campus.
Patricia Diaz, Writer November 3, 2011
The passage of recent California Dream Act legislation prompts diverse discussion on the Biola campus.

Decrease in roommate switch applications speeds up process

Because the number of applications for a roommate switch decreased this year, the process was faster for students who did apply.
Natalie Bautista, Writer November 3, 2011
Because the number of applications for a roommate switch decreased this year, the process was faster for students who did apply.

Biola forensics team places fifth in California Double-Up

Nick Shorts practices a story during speech and debate club at their weekly meeting. | Ashley Jones/THE CHIMES
The forensics team earned fifth place in the California Double-Up in Irvine, where they competed against some of the most prestigious universities in debate.
Brittany Cervantes, Writer November 2, 2011
The forensics team earned fifth place in the California Double-Up in Irvine, where they competed against some of the most prestigious universities in debate.

Alpha’s Candyland provides safe place for local kids to celebrate Hallowen

Sophomore, Cameron Osborn hands out candy to Isaac, Adella, and Elijah Hameson at Alpha's annual Candyland Event on October 31, 2011. | Ashley Jones/THE CHIMES
For Halloween, Alpha transforms into Candyland to provide the La Mirada community with a safe place to trick-or-treat.
Kristina Nishi, Writer November 2, 2011
For Halloween, Alpha transforms into Candyland to provide the La Mirada community with a safe place to trick-or-treat.

AS Senate Rundown: Nov. 1, 2011

AS senators heard two proposals and passed two others, and two of the four proposals involve Christmas festivities.
Christine Chan, Writer November 1, 2011
AS senators heard two proposals and passed two others, and two of the four proposals involve Christmas festivities.

Improvements made to Biola’s emergency response manual

Campus Safety and the Biola emergency response team discuss disaster plans and the updated safety manual at their most recent meeting.
Bethany Miller, Writer October 29, 2011
Campus Safety and the Biola emergency response team discuss disaster plans and the updated safety manual at their most recent meeting.

Christian colleges struggle to keep pace with demographic shifts

Christian schools discuss the topic of diversity while trying to keep up with the national trends.
Patricia Diaz, Writer October 29, 2011
Christian schools discuss the topic of diversity while trying to keep up with the national trends.

Food, fun and talent hallmarks at annual Punk ‘N’ Pie

Winners of Punk 'n Pie 2011, the "Beatles:" Brian Albright, Jeremy Hubin, Wesley Geiger, and Drew Eccleston. | Katie Juranek/THE CHIMES
Punk 'N' Pie showcased variety of talents to provide a high-energy evening despite being moved to the gym earlier this week to respect noise complaints.
Patricia Diaz, Writer October 29, 2011
Punk 'N' Pie showcased variety of talents to provide a high-energy evening despite being moved to the gym earlier this week to respect noise complaints.