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The Chimes

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The Chimes

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.

Campus Safety addresses bicycle concerns

Campus safety is warning drivers and bike riders alike to be more conscious of their belongings. | Lindsey Manus/THE CHIMES
Campus Safety discusses the importance of drivers, pedestrians and cyclists being aware of each other and using precaution on campus.
Brittany Cervantes, Writer November 10, 2011
Campus Safety discusses the importance of drivers, pedestrians and cyclists being aware of each other and using precaution on campus.

AS Senate Rundown: Nov. 8, 2011

AS senators heard two new proposals, denied one and passed another during their meeting on Nov. 9.
Christine Chan, Writer November 10, 2011
AS senators heard two new proposals, denied one and passed another during their meeting on Nov. 9.

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.