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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Freshman injured in bike accident

Freshman injured in bike accident
A freshman suffered a biking injury after a car almost struck him as he exited Lot H.
Kathryn Watson, Writer October 21, 2009
A freshman suffered a biking injury after a car almost struck him as he exited Lot H.

SUB may get more offices

Talks are underway to allow Multi-Ethnic Programs to expand their office space in the upper SUB.
Heather Tanji, Writer October 21, 2009
Talks are underway to allow Multi-Ethnic Programs to expand their office space in the upper SUB.

Eagle mascot suit to be replaced

Eagle mascot suit to be replaced
Biola’s dilapidated Eagle mascot suit will be retired at the beginning of November and be replaced by a newer, hopefully longer-lasting one.
Alethia Selby, Writer October 20, 2009
Biola’s dilapidated Eagle mascot suit will be retired at the beginning of November and be replaced by a newer, hopefully longer-lasting one.

Student featured in OC Register article

A Torrey student who overcame a smoking addiction after coming to Biola is featured on the front page of Wednesday's Orange County Register.
October 14, 2009
A Torrey student who overcame a smoking addiction after coming to Biola is featured on the front page of Wednesday's Orange County Register.

WEB ONLY: Biola enlists in iTunes college service

Biola, already an Apple campus, is now going to participate in a new “virtual university” program with iTunes.
Patricia Diaz, Writer October 14, 2009
Biola, already an Apple campus, is now going to participate in a new “virtual university” program with iTunes.

WEB ONLY: Scientologist peppered with questions at lecture

Top Orange County Scientologist speaks at Biola about the basics of his religion.
Michael Farr, Writer October 14, 2009
Top Orange County Scientologist speaks at Biola about the basics of his religion.

Civics promotion lacking in colleges, survey shows

Many students around the nation say their colleges aren't promoting civil engagement.
Alexandra Montiel, Writer October 13, 2009
Many students around the nation say their colleges aren't promoting civil engagement.

Parent Weekend keeps mom and pop busy

More than 600 people from around the country attended this year's Parent and Family Weekend.
Bethany Vigil, Writer October 13, 2009
More than 600 people from around the country attended this year's Parent and Family Weekend.

Campus Safety: We don’t do quotas

Campus Safety denies a campus rumor that there is a quota for parking citations.
Ryan Vaden, Writer October 13, 2009
Campus Safety denies a campus rumor that there is a quota for parking citations.

College cutbacks make it harder to earn degrees

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)
Around the country, deep budget cuts are making it harder for students to get into the courses they need to earn their degree.
Associated Press, Writer October 12, 2009
Around the country, deep budget cuts are making it harder for students to get into the courses they need to earn their degree.

Governor, lawmakers push for water deal

A protest sign is seen at a rally attended by an estimated 200 farm workers and members of a Hispanic water coalition calling on Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and state lawmakers to reach a solution to the state's water problem at the Capitol in Sacramento., Calif., Friday, Oct. 9. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
Lawmakers are trying to draft a plan to upgrade California's water system, which is failing to provide for farmers, cities and wildlife.
Associated Press, Writer October 10, 2009
Lawmakers are trying to draft a plan to upgrade California's water system, which is failing to provide for farmers, cities and wildlife.

Athens and Jerusalem converge at lecture

Biola philosophers promote blending of Greek reasoning with Christian faith.
Heather Tanji, Writer October 9, 2009
Biola philosophers promote blending of Greek reasoning with Christian faith.