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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

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.

Dee Henry named volunteer coach of the year by U.S. Olympic Comittee

Dee Henry developed Biola's tennis program in 1971 and is well-known around campus for her service to others.  | Courtesy of Dee Henry
Dee Henry, who started Biola's successful wheelchair tennis program, is known around campus for her service to others.
Rebecca Nakashima, Writer October 27, 2011
Dee Henry, who started Biola's successful wheelchair tennis program, is known around campus for her service to others.

Evening with Professionals event to feature alumni

Students will have an opportunity on Nov. 3 to network with professionals during Evening with Professionals, an event provided by Career Development.
Brittany Cervantes, Writer October 27, 2011
Students will have an opportunity on Nov. 3 to network with professionals during Evening with Professionals, an event provided by Career Development.

Biola and energy supplier work to find cause of power outages

Biola and energy supplier work to find cause of power outages
Power outages on campus Thursday afternoon are thought to be caused by problems with Biola's energy supplier.
Michelle Hong, Writer October 27, 2011
Power outages on campus Thursday afternoon are thought to be caused by problems with Biola's energy supplier.

Torrey Conference 2011 gets mixed feedback

Students react to Torrey Conference 2011 and discuss their favorite speakers.
Ryan Lunde, Writer October 26, 2011
Students react to Torrey Conference 2011 and discuss their favorite speakers.