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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Multi-ethnic program expands with new positions and cultural center

Biola expands cultural engagement by creating new positions in Multi-Ethnic Programs and plans to establish the Mosaic Cultural Center on campus.
Michelle Hong, Writer August 3, 2011
Biola expands cultural engagement by creating new positions in Multi-Ethnic Programs and plans to establish the Mosaic Cultural Center on campus.

Trevor Harwell, former Biola student, accused of installing spyware for voyeurism

Trevor Harwell, former Biola student, accused of installing spyware for voyeurism
Trevor Harwell, a former Biola student, was arrested Wednesday on accusations of installing spyware on computers in order to spy on young women.
Amber Amaya, Writer June 9, 2011
Trevor Harwell, a former Biola student, was arrested Wednesday on accusations of installing spyware on computers in order to spy on young women.

TOMS expands merchandise to include eyewear

TOMS founder and Chief Shoe Giver Blake Mycoskie visited Biola in April to announce an upcoming mystery product, which was revealed June 7 as a new line of eyewear. |Job Ang/THE CHIMES
TOMS announced June 7 that their One for One initiative has expanded to include eyewear.
Amber Amaya, Writer June 9, 2011
TOMS announced June 7 that their One for One initiative has expanded to include eyewear.

Local college to introduce secularism major in the fall

In the fall, Pitzer College will be the first in the nation to form a secular studies department and offer secularism as a major.
Adrienne Nunley, Writer June 9, 2011
In the fall, Pitzer College will be the first in the nation to form a secular studies department and offer secularism as a major.

Chapels to have new leadership under Chapel Programs

In a unique wednesday chapel, students were given the chance to approach microphones and ask questions of both Dr. Erik Thoennes and Dr. Tim Muehlhoff, Biola University professors. Photo by Kelsey Heng
Chapel leadership positions will change next year as duties are transferred from the AS Chapel Board Chair to Chapel Programs.
Sarah Seman, Writer May 22, 2011
Chapel leadership positions will change next year as duties are transferred from the AS Chapel Board Chair to Chapel Programs.

Dirks and Anthony to step down from current roles

After 27 years, vice provost of academic development and effectiveness, Michael Anthony is resigning from his position to take on the role of president and CEO of Hume Ministries. | Job Ang/THE CHIMES
Dennis Dirks and Michael Anthony plan to step down from their current roles but will still be active in ministry.
Amber Amaya, Writer May 21, 2011
Dennis Dirks and Michael Anthony plan to step down from their current roles but will still be active in ministry.

Financial programs for students make becoming debt-free possible [Debt Part Three]

Students graduating with debt after a Biola University education. | Photo Illustration by Job Ang/THE CHIMES
Despite the complexity of debt, becoming debt-free is possible.
Kathryn Watson, Writer May 21, 2011
Despite the complexity of debt, becoming debt-free is possible.

Introducing beauty and art

The Biola Art Advisory Task Force seeks to promote diversity and conversation on campus through art.
Sarah Seman, Writer May 18, 2011
The Biola Art Advisory Task Force seeks to promote diversity and conversation on campus through art.

Biola’s Career Development aiding students in the job hunt

Biola's Career Development makes diversity of resources available to graduates seeking jobs, but intentionality and preparation still needed.
Tonika Reed, Writer May 18, 2011
Biola's Career Development makes diversity of resources available to graduates seeking jobs, but intentionality and preparation still needed.

Commencement speaker Libby Little entitles her talk “Nuristani Goat Cheese”

2011 commencement speaker Libby Little will be bringing her powerful testimony of life and death in Afghanistan to Biola's newest graduates at commencement.
Abbey Bennett, Writer May 18, 2011
2011 commencement speaker Libby Little will be bringing her powerful testimony of life and death in Afghanistan to Biola's newest graduates at commencement.

Upperclassmen struggle to get off housing waiting list

Biola housing tries to balance housing requirements and finding a place for displaced upperclassmen.
Christine Chan, Writer May 12, 2011
Biola housing tries to balance housing requirements and finding a place for displaced upperclassmen.

Plagiarism made easy by technology

Social media and user-generated websites blur the lines between research and plagiarism.
May 12, 2011
Social media and user-generated websites blur the lines between research and plagiarism.