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The Chimes

Biola adding major campus construction projects to master plan

Biola administration will be seeking city approval for some major campus construction projects, and has their eye on off-campus property to extend student housing.
Michelle Hong, Writer December 2, 2010
Biola administration will be seeking city approval for some major campus construction projects, and has their eye on off-campus property to extend student housing.

University officials acknowledge lengthening graduation times

The majority of Biola students will not graduate in the typical four years, a financial and logistical situation that university officials are seeking to address.
December 2, 2010
The majority of Biola students will not graduate in the typical four years, a financial and logistical situation that university officials are seeking to address.

Biola pool closed for repairs until February

Construction is underway on Biola’s pool through interterm to make repairs and complete a remodel. During closure, the La Mirada Splash! pool is open for temporary use. KATIE JURANEK/The Chimes
Facilities Services has begun a long-planned renovation on Biola's outdoor pool, which will impact athletes and student workers.
December 2, 2010
Facilities Services has begun a long-planned renovation on Biola's outdoor pool, which will impact athletes and student workers.

Students strive to meet chapel requirement

Many students are scrambling to fulfill Biola's chapel requirement at the end of the semester, while other students are finished up because of planning ahead.
Amber Amaya, Writer December 1, 2010
Many students are scrambling to fulfill Biola's chapel requirement at the end of the semester, while other students are finished up because of planning ahead.

Documentary highlights North Korean crisis [Updated]

Documentary highlights North Korean crisis [Updated]
Liberty in North Korea presented their documentary "Hiding" at an event Monday sponsored by Biola's Coalition for Social Action.
December 1, 2010
Liberty in North Korea presented their documentary "Hiding" at an event Monday sponsored by Biola's Coalition for Social Action.

Biola awards iPad to winner of “My Journey” video contest [Updated]

Freshman Olivia Blinn won the Biola IMC “My Journey” video contest with her stop-motion entry, composed of over 500 images. JORDAN NAKAMURA/The Chimes
Biola IMC recently revealed the winner of the "My Journey" video contest which allowed students to share the story of their journeys to Biola.
Amy Seed, Writer November 27, 2010
Biola IMC recently revealed the winner of the "My Journey" video contest which allowed students to share the story of their journeys to Biola.

Biola falling behind on faculty hiring plan

As Biola’s student population continues to expand, administration seeks to keep pace by hiring more full-time faculty and planning campus construction.
Michelle Hong, Writer November 19, 2010
As Biola’s student population continues to expand, administration seeks to keep pace by hiring more full-time faculty and planning campus construction.

Chapel exit scanners to hold students accountable

Chapel Accountability is adding several exit scanners at gym exits to prevent sliding and gliding from chapel.
Jeff Koch, Writer November 19, 2010
Chapel Accountability is adding several exit scanners at gym exits to prevent sliding and gliding from chapel.

Intersection at Biola’s La Mirada entrance problematic

A La Mirada officer stands by on the scene of a car crash on the corner of La Mirada Blvd and Oakwood Lane Tuesday night. City firefighters, police, and campus safety were involved in the scene. No Biola students were confirmed to be involved. Photo by Kelsey Heng
Biola students are not strangers to accidents at the La Mirada Boulevard and Oakwood Lane intersection.
Amber Amaya, Writer November 19, 2010
Biola students are not strangers to accidents at the La Mirada Boulevard and Oakwood Lane intersection.

Study uses Facebook to identify how college students form friendships

A study from the American Journal of Sociology examines how college students form friendships, and the role race plays in those relationships.
Amber Amaya, Writer November 19, 2010
A study from the American Journal of Sociology examines how college students form friendships, and the role race plays in those relationships.

Redbox expands to the online world

Soon, consumers won't need to find a physical redbox station, instead accessing redbox movies online. | Trevor Smith/THE CHIMES
Redbox is expanding to include online streaming video, creating competition with Netflix.
Kristi Yumen, Writer November 17, 2010
Redbox is expanding to include online streaming video, creating competition with Netflix.

Biola film professor participates in prestigious seminar

Dean Yamada, a Biola professor, recently participated in a five day seminar on television in film.
Tonika Reed, Writer November 17, 2010
Dean Yamada, a Biola professor, recently participated in a five day seminar on television in film.