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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Costume Crazy

Chris Santos: "The only hard thing was finding the tights. I had to go to Charlotte Russe at the Brea Mall. Kind of embarassing, but totally worth it."
Students make their statement on Halloween
October 31, 2007

Even if they aren't trick-or-treating age anymore, Biolans still have fun dressing up. The Chimes found a wide variety of characters roaming the campus on Halloween evening. Here's how they looked and what they had to say about their costumes.

Chapel options limited next semester

Students worry lack of seating may be problem after 10:30 chapel discontinues
October 30, 2007

With the increased student population, the ambiance of chapel has taken on a more congested guise with the abolishment of the 10:30 a.m. chapel. However, students are concerned that the level of crowdedness in chapels may worsen. “If everyone attends, it will look like a seminar from the Torrey...

Email Print A.S. Cafeteria Committee fields food feedback

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To help keep Cafe staff in tune with students' palates, Biola’s Associated Students (AS) launched a cafeteria committee earlier this month. AS senators Nate Mitchell and Dave Martina meet weekly with the Bon Appetit management team to discuss students' suggestions for not only the cafeteria, but also for the Talon, Common Grounds and Eagle’s Nest.
October 29, 2007
To help keep Cafe staff in tune with students' palates, Biola’s Associated Students (AS) launched a cafeteria committee earlier this month. AS senators Nate Mitchell and Dave Martina meet weekly with the Bon Appetit management team to discuss students' suggestions for not only the cafeteria, but also for the Talon, Common Grounds and Eagle’s Nest.

University looks at drastic solutions for parking debacle

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The university is seeking input on three possible solutions to Biola's parking crunch -- borrowing millions of dollars, banning cars among freshman, or cutting the entire men's baseball program.
October 28, 2007
The university is seeking input on three possible solutions to Biola's parking crunch -- borrowing millions of dollars, banning cars among freshman, or cutting the entire men's baseball program.

Cafe: overcrowding may be overexaggerated

Students can offer feedback to the Cafe staff via the bulletin board, but now they have another option -- voicing complaints directly through AS.
Manager Steve Rall says cafe is optimizing space
October 27, 2007

Due to slight overcrowding, chances are it will take a little longer for a Biolan to grab a meal unless entering the cafeteria extraordinarily early or late. Cafe Manager Ana Ramos said if students can’t find a seat inside, they will generally sit on the patio, or partake of their meal in the ski...

Biola’s Biggest Show of the Season

Pumpkins from the carving competition were scattered upon the stage during Thursday night's Punk N' Pie.
Punk N' Pie
October 27, 2007

Biola students showcased their talents Thursday night at the annual AS sponsored Punk N' Pie contest. Bringing home first place, with a $300 prize, went to "PUQ - Transfiguration." Second place, with a $200 prize, went to "Off-Campus Disturbance - Christian Rock Medley." Third place, with the $100 prize,...

Dorm floors prep pumpkins for Punk ‘n Pie

Alyssa Morales of Hope works on carving a pumpkin for Friday's contest.
October 26, 2007

While performers are tuning up for tonight's Punk 'n Pie talent show, dorm residents are gearing up themselves -- by creating jack-o-lanterns for the first-ever pumpkin carving contest. Early indications show that only a handful of floors have started carving their pumpkins, and it is unclear how...

”Perfect firestorm” devastates Southern California

A fire truck sits in the Stevenson Ranch residential area during the Magic Moutnain fire Tuesday afternoon.
Biola students cope with uneasy wait
October 25, 2007

A hellish front of firestorms has burned across Southern California since Saturday night, prompting the largest evacuation in the state's history as hundreds of thousands of residents fled for their lives. Driven by stiff Santa Ana winds across the drought-stricken region covered by a string of wealthy...

Administrators seek to renovate gen. ed. curriculum

At the request of accrediting committee, Biola to improve coherence between classes
October 24, 2007

Within the next five years, several required general education classes may not be mandatory for graduation. The administration and Associated Students (AS) are discussing Biola’s approach to general education and the way classes are integrated into the university’s goal for student learning. Biola...

Diverse Torrey speakers challenge students

Francis Chan speaks Thursday night about humility.
October 24, 2007

The rustling sounds of backpacks, purses and shuffling feet of groggy students echoed throughout Chase Gymnasium last Wednesday morning, marking the first session of the 72nd Annual Torrey Memorial Bible Conference. The Rev. Brian Loritts, Jill Briscoe, and the Rev. Francis Chan were the featured...

Students seek alternatives to Torrey conference

October 24, 2007

Every October during the annual Torrey Memorial Bible Conference, thousands of Biola students attend multiple conference sessions in which they can learn to grow in their spiritual walk. However, each year, there are a large number of students who choose to skip the conference and make other plans...

So. Cal. blaze forces Biola students’ families to evacuate

Flames inch towards homes in Portola Hills on Monday night.
October 24, 2007

The devastating wildfires that continue to ravage southern California since the weekend have had a major impact not only to the areas in flames, but also to the staff and students of Biola University. Many students and staff have received the unsettling news that their friends, family and loved ones...

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