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The Chimes

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The Chimes

McNally plans in preliminary stages

The McNally campus, which has been undergoing repairs over the past few weeks, will have to deal with the same stop-gap repairs for the next few years. Biola has occupied the former middle school since acquiring it in 1991 from the city of La Mirada. | Emily Arnold/THE CHIMES
Construction plans are in the works to build larger all new buildings on the McNally campus.
Kristina Nishi, Writer September 27, 2011
Construction plans are in the works to build larger all new buildings on the McNally campus.

Twitter Roundup: online reactions to new chapel policy

Students respond online through Twitter to the changes in chapel policy.
Amy Seed, Writer September 26, 2011
Students respond online through Twitter to the changes in chapel policy.

New chapel makeup policy, payment replaces probation

Biola announced changes to the current chapel policies, charing students a fine for not completing chapel requirements or makeups on time.
Sarah Seman, Writer September 26, 2011
Biola announced changes to the current chapel policies, charing students a fine for not completing chapel requirements or makeups on time.

Campus Safety handles multiple trespassing situations

Campus Safety handles multiple trespassing situations
Campus Safety issues a safety advisory and encourages students to be aware of suspicious persons on campus.
Elizabeth Sallie, Writer September 22, 2011
Campus Safety issues a safety advisory and encourages students to be aware of suspicious persons on campus.

Biola celebrates Latino Heritage Month with help of Unidos

Biola University celebrates Latino Heritage Month at a "Family Dinner" on September 21, 2011. With various events throughout the month of October, Biola hopes to build a stronger community, celebrating Latino Heritage Month university-wide for the first time. | Job Ang/THE CHIMES
Biola celebrates Latino Heritage Month for the first time.
Claire Callaway, Writer September 22, 2011
Biola celebrates Latino Heritage Month for the first time.

National average SAT scores drop, Biola’s rise by nine points

While average SAT scores fall nationally, Biola's scores rise by nine points.
Brieana Jordan, Writer September 22, 2011
While average SAT scores fall nationally, Biola's scores rise by nine points.

Sophomore Week part of year-long effort

Students gather together in Horton on September 20, 2011 at a meeting titled, "Considering changing your major as a sophomore?" Student Development hosted "Sophomore Week" in order to target the needs of students at Biola.  | Jessica Lindner/THE CHIMES
Biola hosts Sophomore Week as part of a year-long effort to meet the needs of sophomores.
Christina Bryson, Writer September 22, 2011
Biola hosts Sophomore Week as part of a year-long effort to meet the needs of sophomores.

University considers launching free shuttle service

Students may soon have another transit option, as Biola makes plans to open a student-exclusive shuttle system. | Photo courtesy of Mike Villa.
Auxiliary services gathers student feedback for proposed campus shuttle.
Brittany Cervantes, Writer September 21, 2011
Auxiliary services gathers student feedback for proposed campus shuttle.

AS proposal system changes

AS will begin hearing proposals only twice a semester instead of every week.
Christine Chan, Writer September 21, 2011
AS will begin hearing proposals only twice a semester instead of every week.

AS Senate Rundown: Sept. 20, 2011

AS senators heard three new proposals for requested funds this week.
Christine Chan, Writer September 21, 2011
AS senators heard three new proposals for requested funds this week.

[Updated] McNally campus loses water

Restrooms on the McNally campus closed Monday due to a cracked water pipe. |Michelle Hong/THE CHIMES
McNally campus has been without water this weekend, with repairs from Monday expected to fix the problem.
Michelle Hong, Writer September 19, 2011
McNally campus has been without water this weekend, with repairs from Monday expected to fix the problem.

Hope wins Nationball 2011

Peter Heald lies on the floor after being hit by a dodge ball at Nationball on September 15, 2011. | Katie Juranek/THE CHIMES
Hope defeats Sigma in the final round of Nationball.
Michelle Hong, Writer September 16, 2011
Hope defeats Sigma in the final round of Nationball.