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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Osama bin Laden’s death stirs global conversation

Miles Aiello stood on the corner of Imperial and La Mirada Sunday night, May 1, 2011, to proclaim America's victory in the war against terrorism with a few friends, waving flags and getting cars to honk in response. | Katie Juranek/THE CHIMES
The Biola community considers the appropriate Christian response to the death of terrorist leader Osama bin Laden, and the impact of the event on the Middle East.
Patricia Diaz, Writer May 5, 2011
The Biola community considers the appropriate Christian response to the death of terrorist leader Osama bin Laden, and the impact of the event on the Middle East.

Diploma Debt: Debt becomes reality for graduating seniors [Part One]

Students graduating with debt after a Biola University education. | Photo Illustration by Job Ang/THE CHIMES
Graduating Biolans are hit with the reality of paying off student loans while trying to live on an average salary.
Kathryn Watson, Writer May 5, 2011
Graduating Biolans are hit with the reality of paying off student loans while trying to live on an average salary.

Biola community reaches out to those struggling with homosexuality [Part One]

Tanner Michels. | Kelsey Heng/THE CHIMES
Homosexuality becomes a popular topic on campus and biolans seek healing through community.
Amy Seed, Writer May 4, 2011
Homosexuality becomes a popular topic on campus and biolans seek healing through community.

BLOG: Campus project to turn Biola “Inside Out” with art

Biola photography students are behind the "Inside Out" project and will be installing Biola students portraits around campus. | Kelsey Heng/THE CHIMES
Photography students at Biola launched the "Inside Out" project on campus and will be installing portraits from the Biola community across campus this week.
May 4, 2011
Photography students at Biola launched the "Inside Out" project on campus and will be installing portraits from the Biola community across campus this week.

Biola University to admit fewer freshmen in fall

Despite the higher number of applicants and accepted students for fall 2011 compared to fall 2010, Biola is planning on allowing fewer students to enroll.
Kathryn Watson, Writer May 3, 2011
Despite the higher number of applicants and accepted students for fall 2011 compared to fall 2010, Biola is planning on allowing fewer students to enroll.

“Osama bin Laden is dead” rings throughout the world [updated]

Miles Aiello stood on the corner of Imperial and La Mirada Sunday night, May 1, 2011, to proclaim America's victory in the war against terrorism with a few friends, waving flags and getting cars to honk in response. | Katie Juranek/THE CHIMES
Osama bin Laden was reported dead on Sunday, May 1. President Barack Obama spoke from the White House to confirm bin Laden's death.
May 1, 2011
Osama bin Laden was reported dead on Sunday, May 1. President Barack Obama spoke from the White House to confirm bin Laden's death.

BLOG: Biola Media Conference 2011

Biola's Media Conference 2001, in its 16th year, was held at CBS Studio lots on Saturday April 30. The year's filmmakers event focused on going beyond digital and looking past the technological age for faith minded media. Filmmakers, students, and celebrities attended the event and were able to learn and network. | Kelsey Heng/THE CHIMES
Biola held its 16th annual Biola Media Conference over the weekend at CBS Studios, where speakers such as Kevin Kelly and Sean Astin shared their secrets to media success.
Sarah Seman, Writer May 1, 2011
Biola held its 16th annual Biola Media Conference over the weekend at CBS Studios, where speakers such as Kevin Kelly and Sean Astin shared their secrets to media success.

PAC freezes unused department scholarship funds

The President's Administrative Council decided to freeze $185,000 in unused scholarship funds. The freeze is planned to last only for the 2010-2011 academic year. | Bethany Cissel/THE CHIMES
The President's Administrative Council decided to freeze unused departmental funds, $185,000, for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Kathryn Watson, Writer April 26, 2011
The President's Administrative Council decided to freeze unused departmental funds, $185,000, for the 2010-2011 academic year.

Toyota crashes into Talon door [updated]

Campus Safety officers write up reports on a crash that occurred Wednesday, April 20, where a car crashed into the front of Biola's coffee shop, The Talon. |Katie Juranek/THE CHIMES
A Toyota Corolla crashed into the Talon door Wednesday night, shutting the restaurant down early, but leaving no injuries.
Kathryn Watson, Writer April 20, 2011
A Toyota Corolla crashed into the Talon door Wednesday night, shutting the restaurant down early, but leaving no injuries.

Students question President’s Administrative Council

Freshman Miehrit Kassa poses a question at the PAC Town Hall meeting at Biola on Wednesday, April 20, where students were able to ask questions of Biola faculty concerning diversity, housing, and any other concerns. | Katie Juranek/THE CHIMES
Biola students gathered Wednesday, April 20, to ask the PAC questions in an open forum on the mailbox lawn.
Kathryn Watson, Writer April 20, 2011
Biola students gathered Wednesday, April 20, to ask the PAC questions in an open forum on the mailbox lawn.

Many students unable to sign up for housing for 2011-2012 school year [Updated]

Many students have been left homeless after all available rooms on campus were quickly snatched up Monday morning, only hours into the dorm selection process.
Christine Chan, Writer April 19, 2011
Many students have been left homeless after all available rooms on campus were quickly snatched up Monday morning, only hours into the dorm selection process.

Man keeps Segway in attempted robbery

Students received an email Friday afternoon informing them of an attempted robbery of a Segway near the off-campus Biola apartments.
Kathryn Watson, Writer April 15, 2011
Students received an email Friday afternoon informing them of an attempted robbery of a Segway near the off-campus Biola apartments.