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The Chimes

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The Chimes

MTV partners with College Board Advocacy and Policy Council

MTV is partnering with the College Board Advocacy & Policy Center to fund a grant for an individual who proposes an innovative digital tool that will simplify the financial aid process.
Kathryn Watson, Writer October 14, 2010
MTV is partnering with the College Board Advocacy & Policy Center to fund a grant for an individual who proposes an innovative digital tool that will simplify the financial aid process.

Theme and speakers revealed for Biola’s Torrey Conference 2010

Torrey Conference 2010 will focus on conflict resolution, featuring speakers from Peacemaker Ministries.
Alethia Selby, Writer October 11, 2010
Torrey Conference 2010 will focus on conflict resolution, featuring speakers from Peacemaker Ministries.

California appeals process buys death row inmate more time

Judge's decision delays indefinitely California's first planned execution in more than four years.
Nathan Palatsky, Writer October 8, 2010
Judge's decision delays indefinitely California's first planned execution in more than four years.

Biola’s new pre-law minor announced at annual dinner

A panel of Christian attorneys share their experiences and answer student questions at Biola's department dinner. Job Ang/ The Chimes
Students learn about Biola's new pre-law minor and hear from Christian lawyers at the department's annual dinner.
Harmony Wheeler, Writer October 8, 2010
Students learn about Biola's new pre-law minor and hear from Christian lawyers at the department's annual dinner.

Girls, pearls and beach converge at weekend event

The "Designed to Shine" program hosted a weekend event at Biola, taking girls on a journey from the Fluor Fountain to the beach to explore how God has uniquely created them.
The "Designed to Shine" program hosted a weekend event at Biola, taking girls on a journey from the Fluor Fountain to the beach to explore how God has uniquely created them.
October 6, 2010
The "Designed to Shine" program hosted a weekend event at Biola, taking girls on a journey from the Fluor Fountain to the beach to explore how God has uniquely created them.

Biola students grab free merchandise at bookstore competition

Two lucky Biola students made it out the door with hundreds of dollars of free merchandise at the Biola bookstore's annual "Jam It, Cram It" competition.
Two lucky Biola students made it out the door with hundreds of dollars of free merchandise at the Biola bookstore's annual "Jam It, Cram It" competition.
Amber Amaya, Writer October 6, 2010
Two lucky Biola students made it out the door with hundreds of dollars of free merchandise at the Biola bookstore's annual "Jam It, Cram It" competition.

Biola close to reaching enrollment cap with fall class

Biola close to reaching enrollment cap with fall class
Biola is nearing its city-mandated enrollment cap for its La Mirada campus.
Harmony Wheeler, Writer October 6, 2010
Biola is nearing its city-mandated enrollment cap for its La Mirada campus.

Bike theft crime ring discovered and arrested

PREVENTATIVE MEASURES: Locking up bikes is the first step to keeping them from getting stolen, a step which many Biola students skip. | Brad Miersma / The Chimes
A trio of suspects involved in a recent series of Biola bike thefts has been arrested by L.A. sheriffs thanks to careful work by Campus Safety.
Amy Ritter, Writer October 5, 2010
A trio of suspects involved in a recent series of Biola bike thefts has been arrested by L.A. sheriffs thanks to careful work by Campus Safety.

Construction affects relationship between Biola and La Mirada

Recent construction has raised concerns about the relationship between La Mirada and Biola University.
September 30, 2010
Recent construction has raised concerns about the relationship between La Mirada and Biola University.

Biola students pray for the end of abortion

Joy Johnson, Mari Wingate and Robin Wilde pray together outside of the Whittier Planned Parenthood center on Tuesday morning, the seventh day of the 40 Days For Life campaign. Already, the campaign has seen many people choose against abortion, including Wingate's daughter-in-law.
Biola students are participating in "40 Days for Life," a campaign centered around 24 hour prayer vigils at Planned Parenthoods around the country.
Adrienne Nunley, Writer September 29, 2010
Biola students are participating in "40 Days for Life," a campaign centered around 24 hour prayer vigils at Planned Parenthoods around the country.

Two-time Grammy-nominee to direct Biola musical

Amick Byram, guest director, held auditions for the Biola Conservatory’s production of “Into the Woods.” Byram is a two-time, Grammy-nominated vocalist, and has sung in several films including “Shrek” and “The Lion King.”
Amick Byram, a two-time Grammy-nominee will be guest directing "Into the Woods," next semester's Biola musical.
Sheena Boyd, Writer September 29, 2010
Amick Byram, a two-time Grammy-nominee will be guest directing "Into the Woods," next semester's Biola musical.

Construction continues with parking structure

Biola continues with on-campus construction with plans for a four-story parking structure.
Sheena Boyd, Writer September 29, 2010
Biola continues with on-campus construction with plans for a four-story parking structure.