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The Chimes

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The Chimes

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.

Death of local teen Sydney Ramirez brings community together

Students from John F. Kennedy High School advertise the carwash fundraiser for recently deceased student Sydney Ramirez and take donations from passing drivers on Walker Street. ADAM LORONA/The Chimes
The tragic crosswalk death of high school student Sydney Ramirez unite the communities of La Palma and Cypress in support of the family.
November 15, 2010
The tragic crosswalk death of high school student Sydney Ramirez unite the communities of La Palma and Cypress in support of the family.

Biola addresses issue of mental health in college students [Updated]

Biola addresses issue of mental health in college students [Updated]
Biola students are encouraged to consider mental health at a chapel Wednesday and bring their questions to a panel discussion Thursday.
Adrienne Nunley, Writer November 12, 2010
Biola students are encouraged to consider mental health at a chapel Wednesday and bring their questions to a panel discussion Thursday.

Biola works toward better future

Biola has many things to prepare for in the upcoming months, including submitting a new master plan to the city, achieving accreditation, and equipping the school financially. The president works with his council to detail methods for enacting these things.
Harmony Wheeler, Writer November 11, 2010
Biola has many things to prepare for in the upcoming months, including submitting a new master plan to the city, achieving accreditation, and equipping the school financially. The president works with his council to detail methods for enacting these things.

E-textbooks are slow to gain students’ use

Unlike previous technological advancements, e-reader devices are not a popular option for college students. Textbooks are still the most accepted by students, despite the rise in sales of iPads and other e-reader devices. Photo Ilustration by JORDAN NAKAMURA/The Chimes
Students still prefer printed textbooks over electronic textbooks, according to a recent study.
Adrienne Nunley, Writer November 11, 2010
Students still prefer printed textbooks over electronic textbooks, according to a recent study.

Apple to employ new parental controls

Apple was recently approved for a patent that will allow users to control texts, allowing stricter parental controls than before.
November 11, 2010
Apple was recently approved for a patent that will allow users to control texts, allowing stricter parental controls than before.

Campus officials investigate possible drug use on campus

Horton Third South was searched last week as part of an ongoing investigation into illegal drug use being conducted by Campus Safety and Student Development. KELSEY HENG / The Chimes
Student Development is continuing an investigation into possible illegal drug use on campus after searching a floor in Horton last week.
Kathryn Watson, Writer November 10, 2010
Student Development is continuing an investigation into possible illegal drug use on campus after searching a floor in Horton last week.