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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

AS Senate Rundown: Oct. 4, 2011

The AS senate passed three pending proposals in Tuesday's meeting and heard five others.
Christine Chan, Writer October 5, 2011
The AS senate passed three pending proposals in Tuesday's meeting and heard five others.

Apple founder Steve Jobs dies at 56

Apple founder Steve Jobs dies at 56
Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple, dies at the age of 56.
Michelle Hong, Writer October 5, 2011
Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple, dies at the age of 56.

1,800 flags to represent fallen soldiers

John Reid places flags in honor of the tenth anniversary of the beginning of the Afghanistan war on October 5, 2011. | Tyler Otte/THE CHIMES
One Biola student will commemorate the tenth anniversary of the war in Afghanistan by placing flags around campus in honor of soldiers killed in the war.
Michelle Hong, Writer October 5, 2011
One Biola student will commemorate the tenth anniversary of the war in Afghanistan by placing flags around campus in honor of soldiers killed in the war.

Biola sends Christian faculty and students to Washington, D.C.

Capitol Hill is one of the places that professors and students want to reach as Biola spreads a Christian worldview into Washington D.C. | Amy Seed/THE CHIMES
Biola professors reach Capitol Hill politicians with apologetics while Biolans gain life experience in D.C.
Ryan Lunde, Writer October 4, 2011
Biola professors reach Capitol Hill politicians with apologetics while Biolans gain life experience in D.C.

Biola ranked an “Up-and-Coming School” for second consecutive year

Biola is one of only two schools in the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities to be ranked an "Up-and-Coming School" by U.S. News & World Report.
Melanie Morales, Writer October 4, 2011
Biola is one of only two schools in the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities to be ranked an "Up-and-Coming School" by U.S. News & World Report.

Biola considers more than finances in enrollment decisions

Studies show that universities accept students based on their financial stability. However, Biola weighs all the attributes of an applicant, not just their purse. | Photo courtesy of Bethany Cissel/THE CHIMES
Inside Higher Education’s survey shows most universities will favor a student’s ability to pay tuition over a solid academic performance.
Rebecca Nakashima, Writer October 4, 2011
Inside Higher Education’s survey shows most universities will favor a student’s ability to pay tuition over a solid academic performance.

La Mirada sees Biola influence

Biola continues to be one of La Mirada's top employers and economy boosters.
Patricia Diaz, Writer September 29, 2011
Biola continues to be one of La Mirada's top employers and economy boosters.

Transfer students cared for by Admissions

Biola prepares to entertain and advise prospective transfer students.
Brittany Cervantes, Writer September 28, 2011
Biola prepares to entertain and advise prospective transfer students.

Todd Pickett explains reason behind new chapel policy

SCANNING IN: Students arrive at chapel on Wednesday morning, Sept. 28. Chapel Board announced on Monday that students who fail to physically attend at least 15 chapels per semester will be fined $375, with the opportunity to attend a one day retreat to reduce the fine. | Job Ang/THE CHIMES
Changes to the chapel policy are meant to encourage spiritual development.
Sarah Seman, Writer September 28, 2011
Changes to the chapel policy are meant to encourage spiritual development.

Biola ranks third in tier for high retention rate

Biola's retention rate is 66%. The remaining percent do not graduate from Biola. | Tyler Otte/THE CHIMES
Despite the loss of familiar faces around campus, Biola's retention rate is still higher than the average Christian school.
Heather Pape, Writer September 28, 2011
Despite the loss of familiar faces around campus, Biola's retention rate is still higher than the average Christian school.

[Updated] Parking structure to open Thursday

After weeks of construction, the new parking structure will open for use on Thursday, Sept. 29, pending inspection. | Tyler Otte/THE CHIMES
Biola's new parking structure's opening has been moved from Wednesday, Sept. 28 to Thursday, Sept. 29. The structure's opening is pending the repair of the security alert system.
Bethany Miller, Writer September 28, 2011
Biola's new parking structure's opening has been moved from Wednesday, Sept. 28 to Thursday, Sept. 29. The structure's opening is pending the repair of the security alert system.

AS Senate Rundown: Sept. 28, 2011

Senators hear funding proposals, which included $9,600 for MarCom, $6,249 for New York Times and $6,500 for student-run film festival.
Christine Chan, Writer September 27, 2011
Senators hear funding proposals, which included $9,600 for MarCom, $6,249 for New York Times and $6,500 for student-run film festival.