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The Chimes

Rosemead alumni celebrate school’s 40th anniversary

Rosemead alumni gathered on Friday for an evening of fellowship and reminiscing in celebration of the school’s 40th anniversary.
Bethany Miller, Writer March 6, 2010
Rosemead alumni gathered on Friday for an evening of fellowship and reminiscing in celebration of the school’s 40th anniversary.

Police escort man off campus

Campus Safety officers responded to a call of a man demanding access to the library and acting belligerently early Friday afternoon.
Kathryn Watson and Harmony Wheeler March 5, 2010
Campus Safety officers responded to a call of a man demanding access to the library and acting belligerently early Friday afternoon.

AS kicks off election month

Students were given a rundown AS's structure and job opportunities Wednesday night.
Heather Tanji, Writer March 4, 2010
Students were given a rundown AS's structure and job opportunities Wednesday night.

Millions protest cuts in higher education

Students block Sather Gate on the University of California at Berkeley campus Thursday, March 4. in Berkeley. Demonstrations, marches, teach-ins and walkouts are planned nationwide. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Students, teachers and parents are rallying throughout California and other states to protest deep cuts in higher education spending.
Associated Press, Writer March 4, 2010
Students, teachers and parents are rallying throughout California and other states to protest deep cuts in higher education spending.

Plans in the work to beef up Fitness Center

The entire Fitness Center area will expand this summer to the tune of nearly $1 million.
Courtney Wallis and C.J. McMunn March 3, 2010
The entire Fitness Center area will expand this summer to the tune of nearly $1 million.

New laws restrict students’ credit card access

New credit card laws went into effect last week that put restrictions on college students’ ability to apply for credit cards. Some Biolans say students just need to be more responsible.
Harmony Wheeler, Writer March 3, 2010
New credit card laws went into effect last week that put restrictions on college students’ ability to apply for credit cards. Some Biolans say students just need to be more responsible.

WEB ONLY: Button pushing is a no-no, couples told

Ilsa Braun, 26, sits next to vice president of student development Chris Grace and his wife Alisa, taking notes on "The Power of Healthy Conflict" at a couples retreat Saturday morning. | Photo by Amy Ritter
14 young couples sat together in a barely lit Collegium Saturday morning to learn about “the power of healthy conflict."
Amy Ritter, Writer March 1, 2010
14 young couples sat together in a barely lit Collegium Saturday morning to learn about “the power of healthy conflict."

Students, alumni get creative during power outage

A malfunction of the primary campus circuit breaker is responsible for the recent sporadic power outages that complicated several large campus events last weekend.
Kathryn Watson, Writer February 28, 2010
A malfunction of the primary campus circuit breaker is responsible for the recent sporadic power outages that complicated several large campus events last weekend.

SCORR overcomes technical difficulties

Students from as far as Chicago attended the 14th annual SCORR conference Saturday, which faced added complications with this weekend's campus-wide power outage.
Kelsey Osterman, Writer February 27, 2010
Students from as far as Chicago attended the 14th annual SCORR conference Saturday, which faced added complications with this weekend's campus-wide power outage.

Metzger releases final spring enrollment numbers

Grad numbers see the most dramatic increase, but enrollment climbs almost across the board.
Kathryn Watson, Writer February 25, 2010
Grad numbers see the most dramatic increase, but enrollment climbs almost across the board.

Provost search fruitless after nearly a year

Then provost and senior vice president Gary Miller speaks during the spring 2008 Convocation chapel. He resigned from his post in April 2008. | Photo by Kelsey Heng
Despite an unprecedented nationwide search, Biola hasn't yet filled the provost post that was left vacant by Gary Miller last year.
Kathryn Watson, Writer February 24, 2010
Despite an unprecedented nationwide search, Biola hasn't yet filled the provost post that was left vacant by Gary Miller last year.

SCORR conference to proclaim shalom

Organizers expect to see about 120 attendees at the 14th annual Student Congress on Racial Reconciliation on campus this weekend.
Karissa Tse, Writer February 24, 2010
Organizers expect to see about 120 attendees at the 14th annual Student Congress on Racial Reconciliation on campus this weekend.