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The Chimes

Haiti grant initiative lacks grants

Biola’s Haiti Initiative Grant Committee has yet to receive any grant proposals despite a Friday deadline.
Shanley Knox, Writer April 13, 2010
Biola’s Haiti Initiative Grant Committee has yet to receive any grant proposals despite a Friday deadline.

Jesus mural artist to speak at Monday’s chapel

The chapel will be part of next week's “Picture This: Love, Justice, and Jesus” series focusing on the Jesus Mural and ethnic identity at Biola.
Harmony Wheeler, Writer April 13, 2010
The chapel will be part of next week's “Picture This: Love, Justice, and Jesus” series focusing on the Jesus Mural and ethnic identity at Biola.

Worship through an app? Church planters put down stakes in Facebook

Northland church broadcasts services through its Facebook application.
With a generation of social media consuming people, perhaps it’s no surprise that the upcoming generation has formed churches in the “nation” of Facebook.
Michelle Orgill, Writer April 12, 2010
With a generation of social media consuming people, perhaps it’s no surprise that the upcoming generation has formed churches in the “nation” of Facebook.

Hugh Hewitt to students: Get out of the bubble

Conservative talk show host and author Hugh Hewitt speaks to Biola students Tuesday evening in Sutherland Auditorium about being involved in politics. He urged students to leave the comfortable and go to the great cultural centers of the world. | LAUREN KERMELIS / The Chimes
Hugh Hewitt, syndicated conservative radio talk show host and author, speaks in Sutherland Auditorium on Tuesday.
Robert Scott, Writer March 31, 2010
Hugh Hewitt, syndicated conservative radio talk show host and author, speaks in Sutherland Auditorium on Tuesday.

Neely elected AS president, Payton wins SMU race

Newly-elected AS president Lizzy Neely (right) and vice president John Drebinger (left) celebrate with Andrew Harmon, their campaign manager, at a post-election party in Stewart Lobby Tuesday evening. | AMY RITTER / The Chimes
Lizzie Neely is elected AS president and John Drebinger senior vice president with 74 percent of the votes. Luke Payton wins the SMU race with 55 percent of the vote.
Michael Farr and Kathryn Watson March 30, 2010
Lizzie Neely is elected AS president and John Drebinger senior vice president with 74 percent of the votes. Luke Payton wins the SMU race with 55 percent of the vote.

L.A. County Sheriff deputies take man into custody by mailboxes

The two men trespassing on campus said they were there to "check out females," said John Ojeisekhoba, Campus Safety chief.
Kathryn Watson, Writer March 30, 2010
The two men trespassing on campus said they were there to "check out females," said John Ojeisekhoba, Campus Safety chief.

About 400 participate in first day of voting

Elections for AS and SMU began today and will continue Tuesday until 7 p.m. Students can vote at a booth set up by Fluor Fountain. Winners are expected to be announced at 10 p.m.
Kathryn Watson, Writer March 29, 2010
Elections for AS and SMU began today and will continue Tuesday until 7 p.m. Students can vote at a booth set up by Fluor Fountain. Winners are expected to be announced at 10 p.m.

Fireside Chat allows for relaxed discussion between SMU presidential candidates

SMU presidential candidates Ian Mayta and Luke Payton fielded a wide range of questions from the audience at Thursday night's discussion in the Collegium.
Kelsey Osterman, Writer March 26, 2010
SMU presidential candidates Ian Mayta and Luke Payton fielded a wide range of questions from the audience at Thursday night's discussion in the Collegium.

Candidates express different visions for AS

A small crowd watched the AS presidential and vice presidential candidates discuss their ideas for AS during a debate on Wednesday.
Michelle Orgill, Writer March 25, 2010
A small crowd watched the AS presidential and vice presidential candidates discuss their ideas for AS during a debate on Wednesday.

Senate race lacks competitors

The presidential and vice presidential race has blanketed the campus in posters and campaign slogans, but almost all the dorm senators are running unopposed.
Kathryn Watson, Writer March 24, 2010
The presidential and vice presidential race has blanketed the campus in posters and campaign slogans, but almost all the dorm senators are running unopposed.

Biolans react to health care overhaul

Participants applaud in the East Room of the White House Tuesday, March 23 where President Barack Obama signs the health care bill. | SCOTT APPLEWHITE / AP
The battle to pass the highly controversial health care bill ended this week in Washington, D.C. when President Obama signed the bill into law.
Crista De Silva, Writer March 24, 2010
The battle to pass the highly controversial health care bill ended this week in Washington, D.C. when President Obama signed the bill into law.

La Mirada throws low-key birthday party

City of La Mirada staffers enjoy birthday cake at City Hall on Tuesday. The city is celebrating its 50th birthday this year. | LAUREN KREMELIS / The Chimes
On a tight budget, the City of La Mirada celebrates its 50th with little glitz.
Robert Scott, Writer March 24, 2010
On a tight budget, the City of La Mirada celebrates its 50th with little glitz.