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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

La Mirada sees Biola influence

Biola continues to be one of La Mirada's top employers and economy boosters.
Patricia Diaz, Writer September 29, 2011
Biola continues to be one of La Mirada's top employers and economy boosters.

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.

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.