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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Subway robbery suspect fled through campus

Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief November 21, 2017

STORY UPDATED AT 4:00 P.M. ON 11/22/17  Campus Safety put the university on lockdown after sending out an emergency alert to students about the presence of a robbery suspect near the Alton and Lydia Lim Center for Science, Technology and Health on Tuesday. SUSPECT LEFT CAMPUS The suspect robbed...

Last proposal day of semester totals $17,620

Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor November 16, 2017

Before the Thanksgiving break, Student Government Association discussed the rebranding of SGA, heard seven proposals and voted on four proposals. SGA vice president of community relations Lauren Peterson shared about SGA’s rebranding plan. Peterson and visual brand manager Austin Bland were inspired...

Biola makes changes to academic journals

The Great Commission Research journal will be cut this summer due to prioritization.
New publisher to improve Biola’s branding and international scope.
Quinn Gorham, Staff Writer November 15, 2017

In an effort to benefit Biola’s branding, administration made the decision to outsource three of its academic journals, while cutting the Great Commission Research journal this summer. JOURNALS MOVED The decision to move the journals to a separate publisher came on the heels of the academic...

Bardwell space becomes popular for contention

Bardwell Hall is under consideration for moving to another department after the Lim Science Center opens.
Several departments seek to gain classrooms after Bardwell clears out.
Victoria Chiang, Copy Editor November 15, 2017

The departments currently located in Bardwell Hall plan to start vacating after finals week for its big move into the new Alton and Lydia Lim Center for Science, Technology and Health, leaving Bardwell open to new possibilities for its use. INTEREST EXPRESSED BY THE ART DEPARTMENT The building will...

Speaker suggests solutions to poverty

American Enterprise Institute member Robert Doar talks to students about poverty alleviation.
A member of the American Enterprise Institute talked to students about assisting the poor.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief November 15, 2017

Morgridge Fellow in Poverty Studies at the American Enterprise Institute Robert Doar spoke to students about the importance of promoting labor and education to alleviate poverty on Monday. MEETING POVERTY WITH EDUCATION The consumption poverty rate fell to 3 percent in 2016, down from 6.1 percent...

Birds of a feather flock together

New club The Flock promotes student engagement during Midnight Madness.
New club flies to Midnight Madness to generate audience enthusiasm.
Austin Green and Christian Leonard November 13, 2017

The Flock rallied students in celebration of Biola’s movement to NCAA Division II during Midnight Madness, joining the other teams in stirring the crowd to screams of excitement. At previous sports events, the Flock appeared to raise enthusiasm for Biola’s athletic teams, but the club took the...

“I am” highlights race problems

Rebecca Mitchell/THE CHIMES
Students gather to watch film that discusses multiracial identity.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer November 10, 2017
Students gather to watch film that discusses multiracial identity.

Internal proposals total $18,160

SGA Logo
Proposals consist of the SGA scholarship, a Christmas party and election info nights.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer November 9, 2017
Proposals consist of the SGA scholarship, a Christmas party and election info nights.

Students unify through worship

Chak Hee Lo/THE CHIMES
“Noche de Alabanza” provides space for praise and community.
Kendall Jarboe, Writer November 9, 2017
“Noche de Alabanza” provides space for praise and community.

Professors provide textbooks in new ways

Illustration by Nicole Landon
Students and faculty try to mitigate publishers’ high prices for new course materials.
Victoria Chiang, Copy Editor November 8, 2017
Students and faculty try to mitigate publishers’ high prices for new course materials.

Crime Log — Oct. 31 – Nov. 7

Crime Log — Oct. 31 - Nov. 7
Petty Theft and Disturbing the Peace make up this week's crime log.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief November 8, 2017
Petty Theft and Disturbing the Peace make up this week's crime log.

Christian Clubbing: Club sings for Japanese suicide awareness

Caitlin Gaines/THE CHIMES
Hope Rising helps students to share their concerns and pains regarding suicide.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief November 8, 2017
Hope Rising helps students to share their concerns and pains regarding suicide.