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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Cook school plans for upgrades

The Cook School of Intercultural Studies received a $100,000 gift from the Far East Broadcasting company, allowing for various upgrades to the school's building.
Amber Baker, Writer December 2, 2009
The Cook School of Intercultural Studies received a $100,000 gift from the Far East Broadcasting company, allowing for various upgrades to the school's building.

UCLA student comments on recent protests

A police officer in plain clothes keeps watch on UC employees and students demonstrating against proposed fee hikes at a meeting of the Board of Regents at the UCSF Mission Bay campus in San Francisco, on Wednesday, Sept. 16. (AP Photo/San Francisco Chronicle, Paul Chinn)
Josh Morrison, a junior at UCLA, watched students throw sticks, water bottles and rocks at police last week in protest of a $2,500, or 32 percent, tuition hike.
Emily Grimsley, Writer December 1, 2009
Josh Morrison, a junior at UCLA, watched students throw sticks, water bottles and rocks at police last week in protest of a $2,500, or 32 percent, tuition hike.

Sola Soul tries to bridge culture gaps

Hip hop lovers packed half the gym Sunday night to celebrate the message of the Gospel -- street style.
Kathryn Watson, Writer November 23, 2009
Hip hop lovers packed half the gym Sunday night to celebrate the message of the Gospel -- street style.

Students far from home can still feast

Residence Life helps out-of-state students find families to stay with for Thanksgiving.
Harmony Wheeler, Writer November 20, 2009
Residence Life helps out-of-state students find families to stay with for Thanksgiving.

State budget cuts keep Biolans from winter classes

Students who planned to attended winter classes at community colleges are thrwarted by the effects of state budget cuts on the schools.
Alethia Selby, Writer November 18, 2009
Students who planned to attended winter classes at community colleges are thrwarted by the effects of state budget cuts on the schools.

Chapel probation threatens enrollment

How does the university balance the enforcement of chapel requirements with the practical needs of enrollment money?
GinaMarie Schintee, Writer November 18, 2009
How does the university balance the enforcement of chapel requirements with the practical needs of enrollment money?

Frosh steps in as Alpha West senator

Charissa Standage replaces sophomore Sarah Hernandez, who stepped down for unspecified "personal reasons."
Kathryn Watson, Writer November 18, 2009
Charissa Standage replaces sophomore Sarah Hernandez, who stepped down for unspecified "personal reasons."

Women’s chours, chorale entrance audience

Women's chours, chorale entrance audience
Crowell Hall was filled with the resounding sounds of singing Friday night as the Biola Women’s Chorus and the Biola Chorale combined their musical talents.
Samantha Aviles, Writer November 18, 2009
Crowell Hall was filled with the resounding sounds of singing Friday night as the Biola Women’s Chorus and the Biola Chorale combined their musical talents.

WEB ONLY: Claiborne says Church must restore its credibility

Shane Claiborne, author of "Irresistible Revolution," speaks Thursday to a full crowd in Sutherland Auditorium.
Patricia Diaz, Writer November 16, 2009
Shane Claiborne, author of "Irresistible Revolution," speaks Thursday to a full crowd in Sutherland Auditorium.

Chapel series grapples with Gospel communication

Mark Dever, president of 9Marks ministry, led the talks.
Heather Tanji, Writer November 11, 2009
Mark Dever, president of 9Marks ministry, led the talks.

Chefs clash in caf — students win

Claremont McKenna College chef stands behind the menu preparing crepes for Biola students.
Four chefs competed in the caf Wednesday to earn the approval of dining Biolans.
Harmony Wheeler, Writer November 11, 2009
Four chefs competed in the caf Wednesday to earn the approval of dining Biolans.

Thief who robbed Biola freshman is jailed

The thief held four Biolans at gunpoint and stole one's wallet on Sunday.
Kathryn Watson, Writer November 11, 2009
The thief held four Biolans at gunpoint and stole one's wallet on Sunday.