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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

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.

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 7, 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.