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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Up Close and Personal

'Up Close and Personal' is a chance to get to know the AS presidential candidates on a more personal level and shows a bit of the person behind the campaign.
A conversation with the AS presidential candidates
April 4, 2008

The Chimes sat down with this year's AS presidential candidates and asked them a few questions to get better acquainted with the personalities and passions behind the platforms. See the candidates think on their feet as they answer some tough impromptu questions, such as whether or not they would keep...

AS Introduces Presidential Debate

AS Presidential candidates debated over major school issues Wednesday night. The debate went from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Cadidates Question Each Other's Platforms
April 4, 2008

While the world waits anxiously for the nationwide presidential debates and election, the Biola undergraduate community is experiencing its own version of the phenomenon. Last night Biola's Associated Students (AS) held its first AS presidential debate, one of several changes that have been instituted...

AS Senate: Bring on the Atheism, No Free Macbooks, and a Cruise for We-T-Li

The A.S. Senate held its weekly meeting this Tuesday.
April 2, 2008

Senate Meeting: 4/1/08 At the AS Senate’s weekly Tuesday meetings senators give audience to parties requesting money, vote on pending proposals and discuss finances. Here is an outlined summary of the most recent senate meeting, which was held April 1. NEW PROPOSALS John 3:16 Challenge (China...

Biola vs. Bank of America

The Biola lawsuit against the Bank of America has been stalled, but not yet resolved.
Lawsuit over bonds stalled but not resolved
April 2, 2008

Biola’s lawsuit against the Bank of America and BNP Paribas claiming Biola was deliberately cheated on bond interest rates entered a new stage. While a Bloomberg report published in November claimed that presiding judge Manuel Real dismissed charges against BNP Paribas of France, as well as racketeering...

Anonymous $1 Million Enables Production Center Completion

Bricks and mortar lay stacked at the back of the Production Center after a day of construction made possible by the anonymous donor.
March 31, 2008

An anonymous donor recently gave one million dollars to help fund Biola’s Production Center renovations, according to Doug Tarpley, Dean of Fine Arts and Communications. This gift will allow the project to move forward and be completed before next fall—a welcome blessing after progress...

Administration Grants Bandwidth Increase

The increase in bandwidth will allow students to view video clips online without a long wait.
March 31, 2008

As a result of the student-led petition for faster internet, administration is now increasing the bandwidth from 45 Mbps to 100 Mbps. Once this change is implemented, students will allegedly be able to watch YouTube videos without having to wait for them to buffer. As of Feb. 15, 2008, the Internet...

Senate Foreclosure Relief Bill Advances

Joseph Barratt, 55, and others demonstrate outside a HOPE NOW home ownership preservation workshop at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Tuesday, April 1, 2008. Demonstrators hoped to draw attention subprime mortgage crisis.
March 31, 2008

WASHINGTON -- Under growing pressure from voters to do something about the nation's home foreclosure crisis, top Senate leaders agreed Tuesday to at least start with a plan that can win the support of both Democrats and Republicans. The pact between Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., and Minority...

This Week In Photos

Freshman Matt Sanchez sang a solo during the King's Men performance at Wednesday's special Easter chapel.
March 21, 2008

We all know the feeling of a moment passed too quickly, a day gone too fast, and a week that has disappeared before one’s own eyes. This Week in Photos is an effort to slow down the passing days and recognize what is happening all around us. In the words of Ferris Bueller, “Life moves pretty...

March Eddy Showcases Student Talent

Biola Senior Scott Heinrichs was featured at Thursday night's Student Showcase Eddy, which took place outside of Common Grounds.
March 20, 2008

With the stage set and lights shining bright, Biola students showcased their talent to the audience outside of Common Grounds late Thursday night. Seniors Alan Garcia and Scott Heinrichs started off the show and were followed by David (DP) Webster and Talbot student David Rynkiewicz. These four students...

Mitchell Cultivates Support for State Ballot

Nate Mitchell discusses his government background and the events leading up to his recent decision to run for California State Assemblyman of the 60th district.
March 19, 2008

Just over a month ago Biola junior Nate Mitchell registered to run for assemblyman of the 60th District. After completing the first stage which involved paying a filing fee of $1,116.08 in replacement of 1, 500 signatures, Mitchell is in the second phase of continuing his aspirations for placement on...

Bush says he has no doubts about war in Iraq despite ‘high cost in lives and treasure’

President Bush arrives aboard Air Force One at the Jacksonville International airport in Jacksonville, Fla., Tuesday, March 18, 2008. The president will speak to guests at the Jacksonville Port Authority.
March 18, 2008

WASHINGTON-- President Bush says he has no doubts about launching the unpopular war in Iraq despite the ''high cost in lives and treasure,'' arguing that retreat now would embolden Iran and provide al-Qaida with money for weapons of mass destruction to attack the United States. Bush is to mark the...

AS Senate: A Rentable Vacuum, MacBooks, Hula Dancing and Orange is for AIDS

The A.S. Senate held its weekly meeting this Tuesday.
March 18, 2008

AS Senators meet weekly on Tuesday to vote, discuss on pending proposals and its issues with finances. Here is an outlined summary of the most recent senate meeting, which was held March 18. NEW PROPOSALS: 1. MacBook Contest giveaway- $2,200 i. Two Mac Books to Biola community from Biola Radio 2....