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The Chimes

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The Chimes

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.

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 2, 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.