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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Gov. threatens billions in cuts if props aren’t passed

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger answers a reporter's question concerning his revised state budget proposal for the coming fiscal year during a Capitol news conference in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, May 14. Schwarzenegger called for laying off thousands of state employees and slashing billions from education to deal with a projected budget deficit that could go as high as $21.3 billion if voters reject the budget-related measures on next weeks special election ballot. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
Voters will take center stage Tuesday after Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger laid out two dire scenarios for California — one if they approve five budget-related measures, one even worse if they reject them.
May 15, 2009
Voters will take center stage Tuesday after Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger laid out two dire scenarios for California — one if they approve five budget-related measures, one even worse if they reject them.

AS departments will suffer cuts next fall

The Associated Students meet every Tuesday afternoon to discuss and vote on proposals. Photo by Kelsey Heng
New AS budget shifts money away from activities to services.
May 15, 2009
New AS budget shifts money away from activities to services.

Record number of students will walk at graduation

A record-breaking number of Biola undergrad, graduate and BOLD students — almost 1,000 in total — will make their way across the stage at spring commencement this year in a ceremony which will include celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Cook School of Intercultural Studies, which started in 1983.
Will Anderson, Writer • May 14, 2009
A record-breaking number of Biola undergrad, graduate and BOLD students — almost 1,000 in total — will make their way across the stage at spring commencement this year in a ceremony which will include celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Cook School of Intercultural Studies, which started in 1983.

How safe is Biola from the swine flu?

Pediatrician and primary physician Dr. Ellen Rothman, left, gives Makhi Hatch, 4, an examination for his cough as his mother Stephanie Correa, center, watches on, at the St. John's Well Child and Family Center in Los Angeles Wednesday, April 29,. The St. John's Well Child & Family Center, which oversees clinics that treat Los Angeles' poor and uninsured, doctors have seen a surge in patients complaining about flu-like symptoms. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
As headlines around the globe tell of the recent swine flu pandemic, Biola students don’t need to get too anxious, health center officials say.
Elizabeth Phalan, Writer • May 6, 2009
As headlines around the globe tell of the recent swine flu pandemic, Biola students don’t need to get too anxious, health center officials say.

Chapel promotes devotion, reflection, unity regarding Jesus Mural

Tuesday April 21, Biola faulty met for a second time in order to further the discussion on the issues surrounding the Jesus mural. They will be meeting next week to close the issue and come to a final decision. Photo by Mike Villa
The Jesus Mural saga continued in Friday's chapel, where several students and faculty offered personal reflections on “The Word.”
Kathryn Watson, Writer • May 2, 2009
The Jesus Mural saga continued in Friday's chapel, where several students and faculty offered personal reflections on “The Word.”

Sallie Mae announces new monthly payment requirement

Student loan company Sallie Mae announced that beginning July 1 students will be required to make monthly payments on their student loans while still in school.
Denise Wood, Writer • May 1, 2009
Student loan company Sallie Mae announced that beginning July 1 students will be required to make monthly payments on their student loans while still in school.

Thomas returns to Biola: Secretary of Education discusses experiences

Biola alumnus Glen W. Thomas ('68), newly appointed Secretary of Education for the State of California, paid a visit to his alma mater Wednesday to give a first-hand account of his career and experiences.
Kathryn Watson, Writer • May 1, 2009
Biola alumnus Glen W. Thomas ('68), newly appointed Secretary of Education for the State of California, paid a visit to his alma mater Wednesday to give a first-hand account of his career and experiences.

A feline frenzy

Jessica Adair escorted her friend to the health center a couple weeks before spring break and heard employees talking about the danger of wild cats on campus. A couple days later, she noticed the felines’ absence around Eagle’s Nest.
Emily Grimsley, Writer • May 1, 2009
Jessica Adair escorted her friend to the health center a couple weeks before spring break and heard employees talking about the danger of wild cats on campus. A couple days later, she noticed the felines’ absence around Eagle’s Nest.

Quest for new dean of humanities comes close to a conclusion

An in-house English faculty member will soon fill Biola’s dean of humanities post, which has been vacant for nearly a year.
Kathryn Watson, Writer • May 1, 2009
An in-house English faculty member will soon fill Biola’s dean of humanities post, which has been vacant for nearly a year.

Swine flu cases pass 100 but still mild

Pediatrician and primary physician Dr. Ellen Rothman, left, gives Makhi Hatch, 4, an examination for his cough as his mother Stephanie Correa, center, watches on, at the St. John's Well Child and Family Center in Los Angeles Wednesday, April 29,. The St. John's Well Child & Family Center, which oversees clinics that treat Los Angeles' poor and uninsured, doctors have seen a surge in patients complaining about flu-like symptoms. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Health officials on Thursday stressed that people with flu-like symptoms should avoid public transportation but said everyone else needs only to follow commonsense precautions, as the nation's swine flu cases passed 100, reaching 16 states. The Obama administration stood solidly against closing the U.S.-Mexico border, with Vice President Joe Biden calling it "a monumental undertaking" that would do little good.
Associated Press, Writer • April 30, 2009
Health officials on Thursday stressed that people with flu-like symptoms should avoid public transportation but said everyone else needs only to follow commonsense precautions, as the nation's swine flu cases passed 100, reaching 16 states. The Obama administration stood solidly against closing the U.S.-Mexico border, with Vice President Joe Biden calling it "a monumental undertaking" that would do little good.

Miller resigns from Provost position

Gary Miller, Biola Provost for thirteen years, has announced his resignation effective June 30, 2009. Photo by Christina Schantz
In a move that will bring sweeping changes for the school, Biola’s chief academic officer, Provost Gary Miller, announced earlier this month that he will resign effective June 30, 2009.
April 24, 2009
In a move that will bring sweeping changes for the school, Biola’s chief academic officer, Provost Gary Miller, announced earlier this month that he will resign effective June 30, 2009.

Youth volunteering dips, first time since 9/11

Junior Nick Rotkowitz, went 2-5 with an RBI double in Biola's home victory over reigning Vanguard on Wednesday afternoon. Rotkowitz is hitting .355 on the season with nine doubles, ranking him third on the team.
An analysis of federal data has found that the percentage of teens who volunteer dipped in recent years, ending an upward trend that began after the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
Associated Press, Writer • April 23, 2009
An analysis of federal data has found that the percentage of teens who volunteer dipped in recent years, ending an upward trend that began after the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
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