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

Biola ranks third in tier for high retention rate

Biola's retention rate is 66%. The remaining percent do not graduate from Biola. | Tyler Otte/THE CHIMES
Despite the loss of familiar faces around campus, Biola's retention rate is still higher than the average Christian school.
Heather Pape, Writer • September 28, 2011
Despite the loss of familiar faces around campus, Biola's retention rate is still higher than the average Christian school.

[Updated] Parking structure to open Thursday

After weeks of construction, the new parking structure will open for use on Thursday, Sept. 29, pending inspection. | Tyler Otte/THE CHIMES
Biola's new parking structure's opening has been moved from Wednesday, Sept. 28 to Thursday, Sept. 29. The structure's opening is pending the repair of the security alert system.
Bethany Miller, Writer • September 28, 2011
Biola's new parking structure's opening has been moved from Wednesday, Sept. 28 to Thursday, Sept. 29. The structure's opening is pending the repair of the security alert system.

AS Senate Rundown: Sept. 28, 2011

Senators hear funding proposals, which included $9,600 for MarCom, $6,249 for New York Times and $6,500 for student-run film festival.
Christine Chan, Writer • September 28, 2011
Senators hear funding proposals, which included $9,600 for MarCom, $6,249 for New York Times and $6,500 for student-run film festival.

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.
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