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The Chimes

Finance department restructures to alleviate financial burden for students

The recent reorganization allows the university to adapt to long-term changes in student demographics.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor October 4, 2019

Enrollment is up, higher than last year. However, student morale is down. While Student Development is trying their hand at helping students’ mental health, the finance department is seeing what they can do to alleviate financial stress. An increase in student stress and government reporting has caused...

SGA Rundown: Extra funds and new proposals

SGA Rundown: Extra funds and new proposals
The senate votes on new proposals such as Candyland.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief October 3, 2019

Last week, the Student Government Association tabled multiple proposals. Many of those proposals were voted on in this week’s SGA meeting. The senate also voted on two new proposals that were made.  CANDYLAND Alpha senator Betselot Amanuel proposed that SGA fund one of Biola’s largest outreach...

Student Development addresses rising mental health concerns

Biolans reflect on their well-being during Mental Health Awareness Week.
High risk and emotional care cases have increased by 103% since 2011, pastoral care reports.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor October 3, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 3, 2019). Hannah Harkness fell in love with Biola as a sophomore in high school. Now a senior English major, she says she felt like God was leading her to come here. After the first day of orientation, she called her mom: “Mom, I can’t stay here,...

An unexpected loss for anthropology majors

Diminishing enrollment in anthropology program led to closure.
The anthropology department closed over the summer due to financial restraints and low enrollment.
Kaylee Galvez and Brittany Ung October 3, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 3, 2019). Over the summer, anthropology majors were surprised that the Department of Anthropology had shut down. Due to budget cuts, the President’s Cabinet made the decision to phase out a number of academic programs. After the cabinet found the...

AfterDark: From Death to Life, SGA student testimonies

Student Government Association president Renee Waller speaks at the SGA afterdark chapel on October 2, 2019.
SGA leaders share their personal testimonies.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief October 3, 2019

Students piled into Sutherland Auditorium for AfterDark with heavy eyes, but open hearts. The worship band was already in full swing the moment people poured into the auditorium. Voices both high and low joined together in melodious praise. After worship, Student Government Association president Renee...

Crime Log ― Sept. 25 – Oct. 1

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
This week’s Crime Log features two cases of trespassing.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor October 1, 2019

Trespassing — Gatehouse #1 Reported Sept. 27, 11:53 a.m. A gate attendant reported an individual previously banned from campus trespassing through the gatehouse on the Biola Avenue entrance. Officers implemented the ban and the individual was kicked out.  Trespassing — Hope Hall Reported Sept....

Startup competition’s fireside chats create connections

Students listen during talks with the entrepreneur.
The Biola Entrepreneurship Society helps students connect with Christian business owners.
Maria Weyne, News Editor September 30, 2019

As the startup competition approaches, the Biola Entrepreneurship Society has begun its recurring series called “Fireside chat with an entrepreneur.” The chats are intended to be a personal way for students of any major to connect with Christian entrepreneurs in order to learn more about their own...

Man threatened woman with knife at Rosebeach Apartments, LASD says

Man threatened woman with knife at Rosebeach Apartments, LASD says
The Rosebeach Apartments are only five minutes from campus and are home to some Biola commuters.
Brittany Ung and Pierce Singgih September 30, 2019

This story was updated on Oct. 1, 12:11 a.m. with new information from LASD.  On Monday at 6:42 p.m., the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department received a 911 call that a male suspect threatened to stab a woman at the Rosebeach Apartments in La Mirada. According to the LASD, by the time deputies...

10th annual Fiesta Latina proudly celebrates Latino cultures

10th annual Fiesta Latina proudly celebrates Latino cultures
SPA and Unidos club joined together to honor Latino cultures and raise awareness for Hispanic Heritage Month.
Jodie Stock September 27, 2019

Rhythmic music, colorful balloons and a string of flags decorated this year’s Fiesta Latina celebration at the Fireplace Pavilion on Friday. The 10th annual event from Student Programming and Activities and the Unidos club, Fiesta Latina was lively, filled with Latino food, music and dance. The festival...

Main water valve outside Thompson bursts, shutting off water to Bluff

The busted pipe behind Thompson shut off water to Bluff.
Three different rooms in Bluff have been flooded.
Maria Weyne, News Editor September 27, 2019

On Friday morning, facilities management received a phone call from Thompson Hall at approximately 7:45 that water was leaking into residents’ rooms. A resident noticed water seeping into her room, and she was not the only one.  Two other rooms on the first floor were also affected, according to...

SGA Rundown: Biola ShakeOut and voting on proposals

SGA Rundown: Biola ShakeOut and voting on proposals
Senators voted on open proposals and were updated on the ShakeOut event.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief September 26, 2019

Chief of Campus Safety John Ojeisekhoba kicked off this week's Student Government Association meeting by presenting the ShakeOut event. The senate also voted on multiple proposals that were presented during last week’s meeting.  WOVEN CONFERENCE The Woven Conference would require 20% of SGA’s...

Business competition kickstarts entrepreneurship minor

Business competition kickstarts entrepreneurship minor
Through the startup competition and a newly introduced minor, the Crowell School of Business encourages students to develop faith-based startups.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor September 25, 2019

Crowell School of Business is looking for the next Chick-fil-A. The school kicked off its fifth annual startup competition Monday night, aimed at promoting Christians in entrepreneurship. The kickoff event was the first night of the competition and students have until Nov. 25 to register their ideas....