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The Chimes

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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

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.

Students spend with extra care this Christmas

Cash-strapped students buy smarter in today's economy.
Alethia Selby, Writer December 10, 2009
Cash-strapped students buy smarter in today's economy.

Employees feel recession’s blow, too

David Murphy cleans a bathroom in Stewart Hall. President Corey alerted employees last week that minimal, recession-related cutbacks may be made to campus employees next year.
Much has been said about protecting students from the hard economy, but Biola staff members are also under threat.
Kathryn Watson, Writer December 10, 2009
Much has been said about protecting students from the hard economy, but Biola staff members are also under threat.

Biola becomes movie set

Biola becomes movie set
Biola's campus is the setting for a new Hallmark film, "The Class."
Brittany McComb, Writer December 9, 2009
Biola's campus is the setting for a new Hallmark film, "The Class."

Road work may delay commuters

Road repaving along La Mirada Boulevard will be occurring throughout the spring semester.
Ryan Vaden, Writer December 9, 2009
Road repaving along La Mirada Boulevard will be occurring throughout the spring semester.

Employee Christmas party supports students

An artisan auction accompanies Biola's annual Faculty and Staff Christmas Party.
Veronica Robles, Writer December 8, 2009
An artisan auction accompanies Biola's annual Faculty and Staff Christmas Party.

Profs critique healthcare bill

Conservative instructors worry the public option will burden current generation of students.
Ryan Vaden, Writer December 4, 2009
Conservative instructors worry the public option will burden current generation of students.

Finance VP explains resignation

Carl Schreiber will leave Biola after 22 years for a post at Patrick Henry College in Virginia.
Kathryn Watson, Writer December 3, 2009
Carl Schreiber will leave Biola after 22 years for a post at Patrick Henry College in Virginia.

Harpists string through Christmas in Crowell

Harpists string through Christmas in Crowell
The Pacific Harp Ensemble performed in Crowell Hall during Biola's weekly Music at Noon feature, playing holiday music from around the world.
Heather Tanji, Writer December 2, 2009
The Pacific Harp Ensemble performed in Crowell Hall during Biola's weekly Music at Noon feature, playing holiday music from around the world.