The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Construction underway for new fireplace and pavilion

The 2011 senior gift of a fireplace and pavilion is set to open in December.
Bethany Miller, Writer • October 10, 2011
The 2011 senior gift of a fireplace and pavilion is set to open in December.

Poetry Lounge features eight poets, names freshman winner

Students had an opportunity to share their poetry at the Poetry Lounge Slam on October 7, 2011. | Tyler Otte/THE CHIMES
Poetry Lounge featured eight poets, and freshman Esmerelda Barcena was named the winner.
Tonika Reed, Writer • October 7, 2011
Poetry Lounge featured eight poets, and freshman Esmerelda Barcena was named the winner.

Biola prays in the rain for annual Day of Prayer

Madison McGinness, prayer coordinator for SMU, receives prayer during After Dark on October 5, 2011. | Ashley Jones/THE CHIMES
Day of Prayer events are still held despite the unexpected weather.
Patricia Diaz, Writer • October 6, 2011
Day of Prayer events are still held despite the unexpected weather.

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 6, 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 29, 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.
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