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The Chimes

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The Chimes

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 18, 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 17, 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 17, 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.

Egyptian president steps down after growing unrest

Egyptian president steps down after growing unrest
Egypt’s politics have shifted after recent uprisings in the region culminated in the president’s resignation Friday.
Amber Amaya, Writer February 16, 2011
Egypt’s politics have shifted after recent uprisings in the region culminated in the president’s resignation Friday.

Neller leads Biola in expanding online presence

Irene Neller is now filling the position of Vice President of Biola's University Communications and Marketing. Neller, having worked for more than 23 years in University communications, is also part of the President's Administrative Council. |Kelsey Heng/THE CHIMES
Taking a look at where Biola ranks on the web and some projects planned by the University Communications and Marketing team.
Kathryn Watson, Writer February 15, 2011
Taking a look at where Biola ranks on the web and some projects planned by the University Communications and Marketing team.

Biola student receives car won on game show

Junior Kelsey Seitz is enjoying her newly received prize car she won in October from the game show taping of "Let's Make a Deal."
Kelsey Seitz is driving a new car courtesy of CBS's game show "Let's Make a Deal."
Emily Arnold, Writer February 15, 2011
Kelsey Seitz is driving a new car courtesy of CBS's game show "Let's Make a Deal."

Wikipedia encourages relationship with colleges

As part of Wikipedia's 10th anniversary, they are attempting to be more respected by academia.
February 10, 2011
As part of Wikipedia's 10th anniversary, they are attempting to be more respected by academia.

Talbot and parking construction continue despite delays

The construction site for the new Talbot building viewed from the balcony of Calvary Chapel towards Sutherland. ADAM LORONA/ The Chimes
Talbot completion date is pushed back again while other campus construction projects continue.
Harmony Wheeler, Writer February 10, 2011
Talbot completion date is pushed back again while other campus construction projects continue.

Enrollment rises this semester

Spring enrollment has risen from last year by almost 200 students.
Michelle Hong, Writer February 9, 2011
Spring enrollment has risen from last year by almost 200 students.