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The Chimes

Anaheim prayer breakfast is well-attended

Biola students attended the Anaheim Prayer Breakfast recently, where Chris Tomlin and Brit Hume shared, along with others, their thoughts on community.
Abbey Bennett, Writer September 23, 2010
Biola students attended the Anaheim Prayer Breakfast recently, where Chris Tomlin and Brit Hume shared, along with others, their thoughts on community.

Biola takes steps toward a greener campus

Annette Camareno, a temporary custodian, uses the ionizer cleaner in the Horton laundry room. The ionizer can be used to clean any surface. I replaces many previous harsh and less effective cleaning supplies. The device is one of many visible efforts Biola is making to go green | KELSEY HENG / The Chimes
From coffee to cleaners, Biola is being intentional about going green.
Amber Amaya, Writer September 23, 2010
From coffee to cleaners, Biola is being intentional about going green.

DBC says Jesus Mural stays [Updated]

President Barry Corey makes the announcement that the Jesus mural would remain a part of Biola's campus Wednesday afternoon in Sutherland Auditorium. Various other faculty also made remarks on the president's final decision  | JOB ANG / The Chimes
After years of discussion and debate, President Barry Corey announced in a special meeting Wednesday afternoon in Sutherland Auditorium that the Jesus Mural will be kept and restored.
Patricia Diaz, Writer September 22, 2010
After years of discussion and debate, President Barry Corey announced in a special meeting Wednesday afternoon in Sutherland Auditorium that the Jesus Mural will be kept and restored.

Biola to build parking structure

The city of La Mirada has approved the construction of a new parking garage on campus.
Sheena Boyd, Writer September 21, 2010
The city of La Mirada has approved the construction of a new parking garage on campus.

Biola students examine the ethics of abortion

Friday's session of the "Ethics at the Edge of Life" series equipped Biola students with the tools and knowledge they need to respond to abortion.
Harmony Wheeler, Writer September 21, 2010
Friday's session of the "Ethics at the Edge of Life" series equipped Biola students with the tools and knowledge they need to respond to abortion.

Orange County politics are becoming more liberal

Orange County is starting to drift from their traditional conservative stance and head toward a more liberal identity, but Biola is not following them.
Amber Amaya, Writer September 18, 2010
Orange County is starting to drift from their traditional conservative stance and head toward a more liberal identity, but Biola is not following them.

More parents are using Facebook to connect with their kids

More parents are joining Facebook and some Biola students aren't sure how to feel.
Abbey Bennett, Writer September 17, 2010
More parents are joining Facebook and some Biola students aren't sure how to feel.

Biola students adjust to Google Apps

Biola University students are making the switch from a First Class Client based email system to Google Apps.
September 17, 2010
Biola University students are making the switch from a First Class Client based email system to Google Apps.

Biola president welcomes scholarship award winners

Dr. Barry Corey welcomed the incoming freshmen recipients of the Presidential Scholarship to Biola on Wednesday, Sept. 15.
Kathryn Watson, Writer September 16, 2010
Dr. Barry Corey welcomed the incoming freshmen recipients of the Presidential Scholarship to Biola on Wednesday, Sept. 15.

Studies claim Facebook does not affect grades

Though recent studies claim that Facebook and other social media don't affect students' grades, Biola students are hesitant to agree.
September 16, 2010
Though recent studies claim that Facebook and other social media don't affect students' grades, Biola students are hesitant to agree.

Dorm room switches no longer allowed

Biola students cannot switch dorm rooms beginning this December.
Alethia Selby, Writer September 15, 2010
Biola students cannot switch dorm rooms beginning this December.

Leeland performs at chapel

AS doesn't reveal how much they paid for Leeland to play at this year's "Sound and Spirit" chapel.
Kelsey Osterman, Writer September 15, 2010
AS doesn't reveal how much they paid for Leeland to play at this year's "Sound and Spirit" chapel.