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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Suspect attacks student at La Mirada Regional Park

A male suspect struck a female Biola student with his fist early Tuesday evening across the street at La Mirada Regional Park.
Kathryn Watson, Writer December 15, 2010
A male suspect struck a female Biola student with his fist early Tuesday evening across the street at La Mirada Regional Park.

Deck the Haven ushers in Christmas and a wedding

Hart's annual Christmas party Deck the Haven held some unexpected surprises this year.
December 13, 2010
Hart's annual Christmas party Deck the Haven held some unexpected surprises this year.

Search for burglary suspects comes close to off-campus apartments

Campus Safety used Biola's emergency notification system Friday to warn students of a search for burglary suspects just west of campus.
Patricia Diaz, Writer December 10, 2010
Campus Safety used Biola's emergency notification system Friday to warn students of a search for burglary suspects just west of campus.

College cleanliness problems include bed bugs, ants, and mold

Over the past year, two incidents of bugs beds in Hope Hall have been reported, although no bed bugs were found. Similar complaints regarding complaints of bugs and mold in other Biola dorms remain. Katie Juranek/ The Chimes
Cleanliness issues including bed bugs, ants, and mold manifest themselves in surprising places at Biola.
December 9, 2010
Cleanliness issues including bed bugs, ants, and mold manifest themselves in surprising places at Biola.

Administrative council allows President Corey to travel

Now that the President's Administrative Council is complete, President Corey has been freed up to travel, building relationships and talking with donors.
Amber Amaya, Writer December 9, 2010
Now that the President's Administrative Council is complete, President Corey has been freed up to travel, building relationships and talking with donors.

Churches are seeking racial integration

Biola students recognize problems with racial integration in the U. S. Church, but are seeking solutions.
Amber Amaya, Writer December 9, 2010
Biola students recognize problems with racial integration in the U. S. Church, but are seeking solutions.

Likealittle.com sweeps Biola’s campus

Likealittle.com is the latest social networking site to hit Biola circles. The site, which allows students to flirt anonymously, has evoked mixed emotions across campus.
December 8, 2010
Likealittle.com is the latest social networking site to hit Biola circles. The site, which allows students to flirt anonymously, has evoked mixed emotions across campus.

Facebook message system could obliterate e-mail

Facebook's new service of Facebook Messages, similar to an e-mail service, may obliterate traditional routes of e-mail, according to some analysts.
December 8, 2010
Facebook's new service of Facebook Messages, similar to an e-mail service, may obliterate traditional routes of e-mail, according to some analysts.

26th annual Christmas Tree Lighting delights

KELSEY HENG/The Chimes
Biola commences the Christmas season with its annual tree lighting, which draws in community for a celebration of Christ's birth.
Patricia Diaz, Writer December 4, 2010
Biola commences the Christmas season with its annual tree lighting, which draws in community for a celebration of Christ's birth.

Splash! opens ice skating rink for Christmas season

Nick Sanford, 9, skates at the La Mirada Splash! ice rink with his brother on Dec. 1. The ice rink will run through February of 2012. BETHANY CISSEL/The Chimes
The city of La Mirada is pioneering an eco-friendly ice skating rink for the first time this year at Splash! water park, within walking distance of Biola.
December 2, 2010
The city of La Mirada is pioneering an eco-friendly ice skating rink for the first time this year at Splash! water park, within walking distance of Biola.

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.