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The Chimes

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.

Maintaining relationships as commuters

Juniors and siblings, Amanda and Joshua Sansonetti and their parents, Kenny and Veronica talk about the experience of commuting from home to Biola. | Ashley Jones/THE CHIMES
Commuters save money by opting out of Biola housing but must make the extra effort to keep up relationships.
Sarah Seman, Writer September 15, 2011
Commuters save money by opting out of Biola housing but must make the extra effort to keep up relationships.

Blood drive gives students an opportunity to serve

Sophomore Ari Watkins gives blood at the blood drive on September 13, 2011. | Katie Juranek/THE CHIMES
The first of four blood drives on campus this year was held on Sept. 14.
Emily Arnold, Writer September 15, 2011
The first of four blood drives on campus this year was held on Sept. 14.

Biolans struggle to balance work and school

Sarah Bermudes logs packages in the Biola Mailroom. Biola has approximately 2,500 on-campus student jobs. | Ashley Jones/THE CHIMES
Campus jobs increase but so do students’ work loads.
Patricia Diaz, Writer September 15, 2011
Campus jobs increase but so do students’ work loads.

AS Senate Rundown: Sept. 13, 2011

Three new proposals involving Chapel Programs and budget increases were presented at the AS senate meeting.
Christine Chan, Writer September 14, 2011
Three new proposals involving Chapel Programs and budget increases were presented at the AS senate meeting.

[Updated] Helicopters circle La Mirada house shooting

[Updated] Helicopters circle La Mirada house shooting
La Mirada Sheriff's Department responds to local house shooting. Campus Safety Chief John Ojeisekhoba confirms no Biola involvement.
Amber Amaya, Writer September 14, 2011
La Mirada Sheriff's Department responds to local house shooting. Campus Safety Chief John Ojeisekhoba confirms no Biola involvement.

Early birds are more likely to receive good grades

According to a study conducted by St. Lawrence University, students who have morning classes tend to earn better grades.
Kristina Nishi, Writer September 14, 2011
According to a study conducted by St. Lawrence University, students who have morning classes tend to earn better grades.