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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

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.

Private universities adapt in hard times

Private universities struggle with drooping enrollment in tough economic times.
September 16, 2009
Private universities struggle with drooping enrollment in tough economic times.

“Blend-in” criminals striking Biola

Campus Safety officials say the “blend-in tactic,” in which criminals dress similar to their surroundings to commit crimes, is beginning to strike Biola.
Kathryn Watson, Writer September 16, 2009
Campus Safety officials say the “blend-in tactic,” in which criminals dress similar to their surroundings to commit crimes, is beginning to strike Biola.

Auxiliary Services defends caf pricing

Biola's Auxiliary Service explains how they handle cost in working with Bon Appétit, the campus's contracted food provider.
September 16, 2009
Biola's Auxiliary Service explains how they handle cost in working with Bon Appétit, the campus's contracted food provider.

WEB ONLY: Conference grapples with Web’s social impact

One question brewed controversy at last weekend's Biola-hosted Christian Web Conference: Does technology isolate communities? A Chimes Online exclusive.
September 14, 2009
One question brewed controversy at last weekend's Biola-hosted Christian Web Conference: Does technology isolate communities? A Chimes Online exclusive.

Without a cosigner, some students drop out

Students are finding it harder to get qualified co-signers for their student loans -- a problem that can derail their educational plans.
September 9, 2009
Students are finding it harder to get qualified co-signers for their student loans -- a problem that can derail their educational plans.

Undeclared a top option for frosh

While most majors are constantly fluctuating in popularity, one option has remained solid: going undeclared.
September 9, 2009
While most majors are constantly fluctuating in popularity, one option has remained solid: going undeclared.