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The Chimes

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The Chimes

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 6, 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 30, 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.

Los Angeles experiences record heat [Updated]

Biola students found ways to cope with the hot temperatures on Monday afternoon. Los Angeles experienced a new record high of 113 degrees, the hottest since record began in 1877. Kelsey Heng/ The Chimes
Temperatures climbed as high as 113 degrees in downtown Los Angeles Monday and only slightly lower on Biola's campus.
Kathryn Watson and Harmony Wheeler September 28, 2010
Temperatures climbed as high as 113 degrees in downtown Los Angeles Monday and only slightly lower on Biola's campus.

OpenStudy harnesses the power of social media for academics

OpenStudy harnesses the power of social media for academics
Biola students and professors chime in on the social learning network OpenStudy.
Kelsey Osterman, Writer September 26, 2010
Biola students and professors chime in on the social learning network OpenStudy.

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.