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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Thompson apartments to become upperclassmen dorms

Thompson apartments are to become upperclassmen dorms complete with RD's and RA's.
February 24, 2011
Thompson apartments are to become upperclassmen dorms complete with RD's and RA's.

Spring Preview Day draws prospective Biolans

Senior D'Shawn Bladen competes in a mini-game for the off-campus commuters on Sunday, February 20, 2011. | Job Ang/THE CHIMES
Students flocked to Biola Feb. 20-21 for Spring Preview Day, where they experience Nationball, classes, and an overnight stay in a dorm room.
Christine Chan, Writer February 23, 2011
Students flocked to Biola Feb. 20-21 for Spring Preview Day, where they experience Nationball, classes, and an overnight stay in a dorm room.

Technology affects the mind, study finds

A recent Kaiser Permanente study explores the effects of technology on the mind.
Jennifer Ross, Writer February 22, 2011
A recent Kaiser Permanente study explores the effects of technology on the mind.

Barry Corey reaches Facebook’s 5,000 friend limit

Brian Bowman, Biola University's marketing research manager, hands out promotional plastic fans to students after Monday's chapel. Students were told of President Barry Corey's new Facebook fan page. | Job Ang/THE CHIMES
DBC is switching to a fan page after maxing out on his number of Facebook friends.
Christine Chan, Writer February 22, 2011
DBC is switching to a fan page after maxing out on his number of Facebook friends.

SCORR to discuss diversity, God’s kingdom

The 2011 SCORR conference will focus on the role of diversity in God's kingdom.
February 21, 2011
The 2011 SCORR conference will focus on the role of diversity in God's kingdom.

Khalil sheds light on the situation in Egypt

Khalil sheds light on the situation in Egypt
Victor Khalil, professor of Arabic at Biola University, discusses the issues at the center of the Egyptian uprisings.
Amber Amaya, Writer February 20, 2011
Victor Khalil, professor of Arabic at Biola University, discusses the issues at the center of the Egyptian uprisings.

DTR Week closes with sex seminar and social mixer

Students toss snowballs at each other during the Boy Meets Girl: Snow On McNally mixer event on Thursday, February 17, 2011.  | Job Ang/THE CHIMES
Biola wrapped up DTR Week with a seminar on sex and a snowy mingling event.
February 17, 2011
Biola wrapped up DTR Week with a seminar on sex and a snowy mingling event.

DTR Week tells Biola students “love matters”

Students received DTR-themed T-shirts on Monday morning at the kickoff of DTR Week. The week is dedicated to relationship advice, mingling with singles and seminars on dating in college. | Job Ang/THE CHIMES
DTR Week opened Monday morning in Chase Gymnasium with a message by Tim Muehlhoff, and Tuesday and Wednesday continued with evening seminars highlighting the ups and downs of romantic and non-romantic relationships.
Christine Chan, Writer February 17, 2011
DTR Week opened Monday morning in Chase Gymnasium with a message by Tim Muehlhoff, and Tuesday and Wednesday continued with evening seminars highlighting the ups and downs of romantic and non-romantic relationships.

UCLA study explores cause and effect of college stress

With the emotional health of college freshman at an all-time low, study examines the factors that add to college stress.
Harmony Wheeler, Writer February 16, 2011
With the emotional health of college freshman at an all-time low, study examines the factors that add to college stress.

Tuition to increase next year by $1,000

Biola University tuition will increase next year by $1,000.
Michelle Hong, Writer February 16, 2011
Biola University tuition will increase next year by $1,000.

Board of trustees retreat covers upcoming year

The board of trustees met over January at an off-campus retreat to discuss finances, administrative details, and a new theme for 2011.
Michelle Hong, Writer February 16, 2011
The board of trustees met over January at an off-campus retreat to discuss finances, administrative details, and a new theme for 2011.

Verizon iPhone sales exceed expectations

The recently popular Android phones are being overshadowed by the newest Verizon addition of the iPhone. Within the first two hours of sales, Verizon sold over 500,000 phones, according to a Verizon news release.
Apple iPhone sales soar through new partnership with Verizon Wireless.
February 16, 2011
Apple iPhone sales soar through new partnership with Verizon Wireless.