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Biola Campus Safety prepares for quake with Great California Shakeout

Captain Berry of the Los Angeles COunty Fire Department (left center) and John Ojeisekhoba, Biola Campus Safety Chief (right center) put together an evacuation plan at last Thursday's Great California ShakeOut. The citywide earthquake drill, set as a real life situation, was held on Biola's campus. Photo by Kelsey Heng
La Mirada and Biola Campus Safety participated in the Great California Shakeout through participating in an earthquake drill on Thursday, October 21.
Harmony Wheeler, Writer October 25, 2010
La Mirada and Biola Campus Safety participated in the Great California Shakeout through participating in an earthquake drill on Thursday, October 21.

Biola simulcasts 2010 Lausanne Conference

Friday night brought the first simulcast of the 2010 Lausanne Mission Conference at Biola.
Kathryn Watson, Writer October 23, 2010
Friday night brought the first simulcast of the 2010 Lausanne Mission Conference at Biola.

Biola to simulcast Third Annual Lausanne Congress on World Evangelism

The simulcast offered Friday and Saturday will allow Biola students to join President Corey in Cape Town and see Biola professors speak at the conference.
Michelle Orgill, Writer October 21, 2010
The simulcast offered Friday and Saturday will allow Biola students to join President Corey in Cape Town and see Biola professors speak at the conference.

Biola University kicks off 2010 Torrey Conference

The 75th Biola Torrey Conference "Blessed are the Peacemakers" began Wednesday morning in Chase Gymnasium with a session led by Tim Pollard. Photo by MIKE VILLA
The first day of Biola's 75th Annual Torrey Memorial Bible Conference featured two speakers from Peacemaker Ministries and introduced students to the highly relevant topic of conflict resolution.
Alethia Selby, Writer October 21, 2010
The first day of Biola's 75th Annual Torrey Memorial Bible Conference featured two speakers from Peacemaker Ministries and introduced students to the highly relevant topic of conflict resolution.

Biola apologetics department hosts “God and Evolution” seminar

Intelligent design, evolution, and different faiths converged at Saturday’s seminar.
October 21, 2010
Intelligent design, evolution, and different faiths converged at Saturday’s seminar.

Biola University Institutional Research releases 2010 diversity statistics

Despite efforts towards multiculturalism, Biola continues to remain a majority white school.
Kimberly Martinez, Writer October 21, 2010
Despite efforts towards multiculturalism, Biola continues to remain a majority white school.

Biola student health insurance struggles to balance cost and coverage

Biola's United Healthcare student health insurance plan has limitations and gaps.
October 20, 2010
Biola's United Healthcare student health insurance plan has limitations and gaps.

Advanced car technology distracting drivers

Drivers are more distracted than ever by advanced mobile technology, and the U.S. Transportation is taking notice.
October 20, 2010
Drivers are more distracted than ever by advanced mobile technology, and the U.S. Transportation is taking notice.

Record attendance at annual Parent and Family Weekend

After speaking at the Saturday morning brunch on Metzger lawn, President Corey talks with freshman Amy Gerlach, and her father, David Gerlach. More than 200 families vistited Biola's campus during this year's Parent and Family Weekend. KATIE JURANEK/ The Chimes
Nearly 700 family members of Biola students came to campus last weekend to visit and experience college life.
Michelle Orgill, Writer October 15, 2010
Nearly 700 family members of Biola students came to campus last weekend to visit and experience college life.

Pew survey shows atheists and agnostics lead in religious knowledge

A recent Pew survey reveals that atheists and agnostics have the most knowledge of world religions, and Mormons beat evangelicals in questions on Christianity.
October 15, 2010
A recent Pew survey reveals that atheists and agnostics have the most knowledge of world religions, and Mormons beat evangelicals in questions on Christianity.

Campus Safety releases annual report

Biola has had fewer crimes on campus in the last three years, according to the annual “Security & Fire Safety Report.” Campus Safety provides many services to students to ensure community safety. KATIE JURANEK/The Chimes
Biola's campus experienced lower crime rates in 2009, but Campus Safety is continuing to be proactive with their strategies.
Alethia Selby, Writer October 14, 2010
Biola's campus experienced lower crime rates in 2009, but Campus Safety is continuing to be proactive with their strategies.

College Board releases findings on college and unemployment

In “Education Pays,” a report released by The College Board Advocacy and Policy Center, the price tag of a college diploma is shown to be a worthwhile monetary investment.  The report explores topics such as career wages, social behaviors and leadership as benefits of committing to higher education. KELSEY HENG/ The Chimes
The College Board recently released a report finding that the benefits of college outweigh the cost.
October 14, 2010
The College Board recently released a report finding that the benefits of college outweigh the cost.