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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

School of Professional Studies to be dissolved

The school includes the BOLD program and the the Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership. President Corey blames the cut on declining enrollment.
Kathryn Watson, Writer February 11, 2010
The school includes the BOLD program and the the Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership. President Corey blames the cut on declining enrollment.

Tuition rise will be lowest on record

Next year's tuition rise will be proportionately the lowest in more than 25 years.
Kathryn Watson, Writer February 10, 2010
Next year's tuition rise will be proportionately the lowest in more than 25 years.

Metzger to reveal phase two of university plan

Metzger will advance its much hyped "University Plan" to stage two, which involves expanding on the administration's spiritual and financial goals.
Harmony Wheeler, Writer February 10, 2010
Metzger will advance its much hyped "University Plan" to stage two, which involves expanding on the administration's spiritual and financial goals.

Haiti earthquake shakes grad’s world

A '09 Biola grad who was in Haiti during the earthquake shares the sights and sounds of its aftermath.
Emily Grimsley, Writer February 10, 2010
A '09 Biola grad who was in Haiti during the earthquake shares the sights and sounds of its aftermath.

AS fills empty posts

AS brings in new faces after suffering the premature resignations of several of its employees last semester.
Alethia Selby, Writer February 10, 2010
AS brings in new faces after suffering the premature resignations of several of its employees last semester.

LA foothill suburbs thigh-deep in mud after slides

A home is shown damaged by mudslides and flooding on Ocean View Blvd. in La Canada Flintridge, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 6. (AP Photo/Los Angeles Daily News, John McCoy).
Dozens of homes and cars are damaged in a mudslide in La Canada Flintridge.
Associated Press, Writer February 8, 2010
Dozens of homes and cars are damaged in a mudslide in La Canada Flintridge.

Police chase ends near Biola

Students alerted via text when a police pursuit of a stolen SUV ended on Figueras Road, just beyond the gate behind Hart Hall.
February 3, 2010
Students alerted via text when a police pursuit of a stolen SUV ended on Figueras Road, just beyond the gate behind Hart Hall.

Interterm news wrap

News was happening at Biola even while many of its students were absent. Find out what you missed.
Michael Farr, Writer February 3, 2010
News was happening at Biola even while many of its students were absent. Find out what you missed.

Bottlenecks hamper earthquake relief

Gladys Loiuis Jeune is pulled alive from the rubble of her home in Port-au-Prince nearly 43 hours after Tuesday's earthquake, where she was greeted by her a cheering crowd Thursday, Jan. 14. (AP Photo/The Miami Herald, Patrick Farrell) NO MAGS; NO SALES; TV OUT
Up to 50,000 feared dead in devastating 7.0-magnitude Haitian earthquake that struck on Tuesday.
Associated Press, Writer January 14, 2010
Up to 50,000 feared dead in devastating 7.0-magnitude Haitian earthquake that struck on Tuesday.

Biolans remember grad who helped launch CSP

Justin Key, an '06 grad and founding team leader of CSP, died last week from complications of a severe case of the flu. Donations to international charities are being accepted in his remembrance.
Friends say Justin Key's short life was marked by warmth, vivacity and selflessness
Kathryn Watson, Writer December 24, 2009
Friends say Justin Key's short life was marked by warmth, vivacity and selflessness

P.A.C. to present new budget next month

The President’s Administrative Council will take a proposed budget for the ’10/’11 school year to Biola’s board of directors in January for approval.
Harmony Wheeler, Writer December 11, 2009
The President’s Administrative Council will take a proposed budget for the ’10/’11 school year to Biola’s board of directors in January for approval.

News Analysis: A.S. takes a few steps in meeting goals

Analysis of A.S. President Mark Heath's letter to students, which, among other things, mentioned what A.S. has done to promote service.
Kathryn Watson, Writer December 11, 2009
Analysis of A.S. President Mark Heath's letter to students, which, among other things, mentioned what A.S. has done to promote service.