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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Nationball changed to once-a-year event

The Off-Campus Community students prepare to defend their victory at the upcoming Nationball event.
Michelle Hong, Writer September 14, 2011
The Off-Campus Community students prepare to defend their victory at the upcoming Nationball event.

Cracks on Calvary not a structural issue

Cracks are developing on Calvary Chapel due to preparations for re-painting. They became more visible after a power wash this morning, September 13, 2011. | Ashley Jones/THE CHIMES
Senior director of facilities planning and construction, Ken Bascom explains the cause of the cracks on Calvary.
Amber Amaya, Writer September 13, 2011
Senior director of facilities planning and construction, Ken Bascom explains the cause of the cracks on Calvary.

Biola remembers 9/11 through song and prayer

A cross adorned in lights is seen on stage on during Sunday night's Sinspiration service in memory of the 9/11 attacks. | Job Ang/THE CHIMES
Biola students gathered for a lament service Sunday night, grieving and remembering the 9/11 attacks, 10 years later.
Bethany Miller, Writer September 11, 2011
Biola students gathered for a lament service Sunday night, grieving and remembering the 9/11 attacks, 10 years later.

Housing to launch interactive website

Freshman Daniel DiRisio stands in his tripled dorm room in Emerson Hall. The influx of freshmen this year has increased the number triples on campus. | Tyler Otte/THE CHIMES
As enrollment numbers increase, housing tries to alleviate students’ stress.
Sarah Seman, Writer September 9, 2011
As enrollment numbers increase, housing tries to alleviate students’ stress.

Educating through the Internet

Online classes let teachers reach more students but they lack the community of traditional learning.
George Garcia, Writer September 9, 2011
Online classes let teachers reach more students but they lack the community of traditional learning.

Renovation and relocation plans to proceed

Biola recently bought the Rancho elementary school location in order to accommodate Biola staff. | Katie Juranek/THE CHIMES
The addition of Rancho Elementary School will allow more space for students, teachers and staff.
Michelle Hong, Writer September 7, 2011
The addition of Rancho Elementary School will allow more space for students, teachers and staff.

Clubs Fair to display new look, new clubs

The Clubs Fair will represent 40 tables of clubs, including those that are ministry-based.
Emily Arnold, Writer September 7, 2011
The Clubs Fair will represent 40 tables of clubs, including those that are ministry-based.

AS Senate Rundown: Sept. 6, 2011

AS senators discuss the possibility of a shuttle service on campus and approve a pending proposal to increase the budget for clubs.
Christine Chan, Writer September 7, 2011
AS senators discuss the possibility of a shuttle service on campus and approve a pending proposal to increase the budget for clubs.

Simple 600 meal program helps students eat healthy

Bon Appétit will launch Simple 600, a meal program with low-calorie options, on Sept. 8.
Brittany Cervantes, Writer September 7, 2011
Bon Appétit will launch Simple 600, a meal program with low-calorie options, on Sept. 8.

Ministry festival provides students opportunities to serve

S.A.Y. Yes! ministry member and senior Blaire Hunt (left) waves to friends at the ministry festival on September 6, 2011. S.A.Y. Yes! is an after school program that invites students to Skid Row to work with homeless and poverty-affected children. | Ashley Jones/THE CHIMES
Numerous ministries set up booths to raise awareness and to motivate students to serve.
Sarah Arias, Writer September 6, 2011
Numerous ministries set up booths to raise awareness and to motivate students to serve.

Power outage to affect Stewart Hall and Hart Hall

Senior facilities worker Nate Hocking places lights in the Hart bathrooms in anticipation of the scheduled  September 3, 2011 Stewart/Hart power outage. | Ashley Jones/THE CHIMES
Stewart Hall and Hart Hall to temporarily lose power on Saturday, Sept. 3 due to construction on the parking structure.
Michelle Hong, Writer September 2, 2011
Stewart Hall and Hart Hall to temporarily lose power on Saturday, Sept. 3 due to construction on the parking structure.

Helping students find a home

The new housing service, Off-Campus Housing 101, aids students in finding housing and roommates.
Sarah Seman, Writer September 1, 2011
The new housing service, Off-Campus Housing 101, aids students in finding housing and roommates.