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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Biola grows little in racial diversity

Biola and other Christian schools have less racially diverse campuses than many of their secular counterparts.
Amber Baker, Writer September 30, 2009
Biola and other Christian schools have less racially diverse campuses than many of their secular counterparts.

Many Biolans live alone on campus

Many on campus residents are lacking roommates due to last-minute dropouts
Alethia Selby, Writer September 30, 2009
Many on campus residents are lacking roommates due to last-minute dropouts

Corey talks dance at chapel

Corey talks dance at chapel
President Corey talked about the on campus dancing restriction during Wednesday's chapel, responding to a recent AS proposal to modify the policy.
Miles Wray, Writer September 30, 2009
President Corey talked about the on campus dancing restriction during Wednesday's chapel, responding to a recent AS proposal to modify the policy.

WEB ONLY: Former fed judge speaks at Biola

Kenneth Starr lectures in Sutherland Hall Tuesday. Starr is well-known for spearheading political investigations into the scandal involving former President Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky in the 90s. - Photo by Lindsey Minerva.
Kenneth Starr, dean of Pepperdine University School Law and former U.S. federal judge, spoke Tuesday in Sutherland Hall.
Michael Farr and Kathryn Watson September 29, 2009
Kenneth Starr, dean of Pepperdine University School Law and former U.S. federal judge, spoke Tuesday in Sutherland Hall.

Administrators support landlines

Administrators defend landline phones on campus despite how little students use them.
September 29, 2009
Administrators defend landline phones on campus despite how little students use them.

Cash-strapped students rent textbooks

A new option for acquiring textbooks is gaining popularity: renting.
September 28, 2009
A new option for acquiring textbooks is gaining popularity: renting.

Many Biolan families qualify for new tax credit

Changes in federal law make most families that qualify for financial aid eligible for up to $2,500 in temporary tax credit.
September 28, 2009
Changes in federal law make most families that qualify for financial aid eligible for up to $2,500 in temporary tax credit.

Students struggle to volunteer in rough times

Cash-strapped and busy Biolans struggle to find time to volunteer.
September 23, 2009
Cash-strapped and busy Biolans struggle to find time to volunteer.

Debaters clash over “designer babies”

Debate at Biola focuses on the ethical implications of choosing the physical features of a child before birth.
Kathryn Watson, Writer September 23, 2009
Debate at Biola focuses on the ethical implications of choosing the physical features of a child before birth.

Talbot ramps up spiritual development

Talbot is pushing a greater emphasis on spiritual development this year by requiring students to take seven units in that area instead of just two.
September 21, 2009
Talbot is pushing a greater emphasis on spiritual development this year by requiring students to take seven units in that area instead of just two.

Profs teach how to Tweet

“Tworn-again tweeters,” those profoundly changed by Twitter, might be pleased to find that Biola classes are in the process of joining them.
September 21, 2009
“Tworn-again tweeters,” those profoundly changed by Twitter, might be pleased to find that Biola classes are in the process of joining them.

Biola slow in starting green initiatives

Biola's efforts to be environmentally friendly lag behind other rival institutions -- but the university is steadily catching up.
September 18, 2009
Biola's efforts to be environmentally friendly lag behind other rival institutions -- but the university is steadily catching up.