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The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Safety precautions in light of construction

Construction men are working vigorously to have the structure completed by the anticipated October 1, 2011 date. | Ashley Jones/THE CHIMES
Campus safety chief John Ojeisekhoba discusses safety precautions taken in light of the construction projects.
Patricia Diaz, Writer September 1, 2011
Campus safety chief John Ojeisekhoba discusses safety precautions taken in light of the construction projects.

Building up Biola

The new parking structure is anticipated to be complete on October 1, 2011. | Ashley Jones/THE CHIMES
The completion of the parking garage and Talbot East building will allow more space for the quickly expanding Biola population.
Patricia Diaz, Writer September 1, 2011
The completion of the parking garage and Talbot East building will allow more space for the quickly expanding Biola population.

AS Senate Rundown: Aug. 30, 2011

AS Senate meeting addresses Splash! event, global outreach, position title changes and club funding.
Christine Chan, Writer August 31, 2011
AS Senate meeting addresses Splash! event, global outreach, position title changes and club funding.

Biola’s leading majors remain constant among incoming students

Business administration and psychology have been Biola's leading majors for the past five years.
Michelle Hong, Writer August 31, 2011
Business administration and psychology have been Biola's leading majors for the past five years.

Biola Bookstore expands online presence, offers new services

The Biola Bookstore expands its online presence through new features on the store's website.
Amy Seed, Writer August 31, 2011
The Biola Bookstore expands its online presence through new features on the store's website.

Swipe your way into the future

New ID sensors throughout campus are signs of better times. | Ashley Jones/THE CHIMES
New ID cards have capabilities that benefit both students and Auxiliary Services.
Tonika Reed, Writer August 31, 2011
New ID cards have capabilities that benefit both students and Auxiliary Services.

Water turned off for south campus

Caution tape surrounds the area in McNally courtyard where pipe repairs will take place today, August 31. | Job Ang/THE CHIMES
Water services on south campus will be shut down most of the day, affecting McNally classrooms and offices, but leaving dorms with water.
Elizabeth Sallie, Writer August 31, 2011
Water services on south campus will be shut down most of the day, affecting McNally classrooms and offices, but leaving dorms with water.

Reported burglary near campus draws helicopter, affects road

The police activity was focused on the area between the La Mirada Blvd. and Whiterock Drive intersection and the La Mirada Blvd. and Badlona Drive intersection. | Courtesy Google Maps
Police vehicles and a helicopter were deployed less than a half-mile from Biola's campus late Tuesday night, in response to a reported burglary in a neighborhood near the university.
Chase Andre, Writer August 24, 2011
Police vehicles and a helicopter were deployed less than a half-mile from Biola's campus late Tuesday night, in response to a reported burglary in a neighborhood near the university.

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.