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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Fallen panel causes middle campus closure

Wooden tunnels lead into Eagles' Nest
Facilities management remains unsure why the panel shifted, but plans to secure every one.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 21, 2018

Working to increase safety after a clip malfunction over a month ago,facilities management will reinstall the panels under the canopy by Eagles’ Nest and Common Grounds within three weeks. A SLIPPED CLIP Originally installed in spring 2016, the panels did not have support screws present as in...

eyond the Bubble: North Korea opens denuclearization discussion

A photoillustration of a student popping a bubble.
After months of high tensions with Kim Jong-un, President Trump will meet with him in May.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 14, 2018

East Asia is holding its breath after President Donald Trump announced he would participate in the first meeting between sitting leaders of the United States and North Korea. AN UNEASY PEACE South Korean officials announced North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has offered to cease nuclear and missile...

Crime Log ― March 6 – March 13

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
Hit & Run, Petty Theft, Disturbing the Peace and Disorderly Conduct make up this week's Crime Log.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 14, 2018

HIT AND RUN ― LOT E Reported March 8, 2:29 p.m. A student reported a vehicle scraping another when pulling out of a parking space. Campus Safety is continuing the investigation, but the case was not reported to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department. PETTY THEFT ― BLACKSTONE HALL Reported March...

“Mother Teresa of Cairo” receives award at Missions Conference

President Barry Corey praying with "Mama Maggie" Groban.
Students learn about God’s power of the darkness in Egypt and around the world.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 14, 2018

As “Mama Maggie” Groban delivered her acceptance speech for the 2018 Charles W. Colson Conviction and Courage Award, a sound broke through the still air of Chase Gymnasium—a baby’s cry. Gobran, often called the “Mother Teresa of Cairo” for her work with the orphans and impoverished families...

Music students express disappointment with university recognition

The Music in Worship building
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 13, 2018

When junior music education major Evan Williams heard administration was requesting music students to perform during the dedication ceremony of the Alton and Lydia Lym Center for Science, Technology and Health, it felt like a slap in the face. “That was hard for a lot of us, because the science...

Speech and debate phase-out paused

Members of the forensics team post with awards
Quinn Gorham, Freelance Writer March 13, 2018

Amidst the speech and debate team’s success and growth, administration has paused the phase-out process for the team  to further assess the possibility of allowing the program to continue. In pausing the process, administration has allowed the speech and debate team, also known as the Forensics...

Committee seeks change to doctrinal statement

A screenshot of the doctrinal statement
Effect of official theological stance on Biola community remains undecided.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 13, 2018

A drafting committee is writing a statement of biblical principles which will help Biola to holistically affirm its institutional beliefs concerning issues including abortion and sexuality, even after cultural and social values shift. STATEMENT EXPLAINS POSITIONS Biola’s doctrinal statement currently...

SGA engages with students

The Student Government Association logo
Senators listen to second to last day of open proposals.
Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor March 13, 2018

The Student Government Association heard three internal proposals and discussed their history as an organization. During SGA Hour on Sunday students will have the opportunity to fill out a survey on the Biolan. Senators learned about the history of SGA and Associated Students through an archival...

Crime Log ― Feb. 20 – March 5

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
Vandalism, Trespassing, Grand Theft and Robbery make up this week's Crime Log.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 8, 2018

TRESPASSING ― GATEHOUSE #2 Reported Feb. 21, 4 a.m. An individual attempted to enter campus claiming he wanted to find a drinking fountain. The Campus Safety personnel denied him access due to his suspicious behavior, and observed him later hiding in the bushes. Officers made contact with the individual...

Students, faculty and staff pray for DACA

Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 8, 2018

Email Print Students, faculty and staff pray for DACA By Christian Leonard March 8, 2018   0 Comments Over 30 people gathered under the bell tower at noon today to stand with and pray for recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivalsprogram. Professor...

Board funds online programs to ease tuition burden

The benefits of Biola LEARN.
Funding to expand new courses and convert current classes.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 7, 2018

The Board of Trustees approved $4.8 million for additional funding to develop online programs  to better serve post-traditional undergraduate students and reduce future tuition increases. RESPONDING TO A GROWING DEMOGRAPHIC The funding will go toward hiring additional full-time faculty, developing...

New food pantry to promote basic needs of students

Students can have to choose two between housing, books and food.
An upcoming survey will determine what percentage of students does not receive enough food.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 7, 2018

BiolaShares will launch a food pantry program later this month to help meet the needs of students uncertain whether they will find an adequate meal. FOOD INSECURITY The BiolaShares initiative addresses the issue of food insecurity, which refers to a situation in which a person feels doubtful they will...