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The Chimes

Senators gather to hear updates

The Student Government Association logo
SGA passes an internal proposal and prepares for events.
Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor January 18, 2018

In the first Student Government Association meeting of the semester, senators heard about upcoming events and voted on an internal proposal. Vice president of administrative services Olivia Romo shared elections updates, including the application due date of Jan. 18 and the SGA elections chapel on...

Crime Log ― Dec. 8 – Jan. 17

Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief January 18, 2018

VEHICLE THEFT ― RANCHO CAMPUS Reported Jan. 8, 1:47 p.m., occurred between Jan. 1, 2014 and Oct. 31, 2016 Campus Safety discovered a university-owned trailer had been stolen after receiving notice of a citation from another city. Campus Safety is continuing the investigation with the Los Angeles...

Spring 2019 budget passes

Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor December 7, 2017

In the last meeting of the semester, the Student Government Associationdiscussed the Celebration of Scholarship and Research, course evaluations and voted on the spring 2019 budget proposal from last week. Assistant professor of kinesiology, health and physical education Brent Peterson and assistant...

Crime Log ― Nov. 29 – Dec. 5

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief December 7, 2017

BURGLARY - VEHICLE ― LOT K Reported Nov. 29, 9:42 a.m., occurred between Nov. 28, 10 p.m. and Nov. 29, 9:42 a.m. A student reported signs of a burglary attempt on their vehicle, though they found nothing stolen. The student did not wish to file a report with the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department,...

Deck the Haven lives on

Haven residents and guests take part in a line dance during the resurrected Deck the Haven event.
Students and Havenites express their thoughts on the transformed Deck the Haven.
Isabelle Thompson and Christian Leonard December 7, 2017

Despite numerous adversities, Deck the Haven returned to campus with a new location and additional features on Wednesday. MAKING A COMPROMISE With the relocation of the event to a white tent near Fluor Fountain, Haven residents had to make adjustments this year. Previous incarnations allowed each...

University Plan to shape students’ future

Timeline: February 2016: "5-year Biola fundraising campaign ends. February 2016: Groundbreaking ceremony for the alton and lydia lim center for science technology and health. January 2018: first classes begin in the science center. July 2018: Cinema and Media Arts School Launched. Target 2022: CMA building opened
The 10-year plan reaches its halfway mark as developments in academics loom in the distance.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief December 7, 2017

Administration will focus on building students’ careers, increasing enrollment and expanding academic offerings in growing fields as it reaches the midway point of its 10-year University Plan. HALFWAY THERE The Board of Trustees approved a vision statement outlining the direction of the university...

GRIT hosts impactful holiday event

GRIT t-shirts lay on a table during the blog's public Christmas event.
The leaders of the blog “GRIT” invited Biola’s community to participate in a Christmas party that gives back.
Caitlin Blackmon, Staff Writer December 6, 2017

GRIT held a Christmas event to create care packages for the homeless women of Los Angeles, and enjoy some holiday cheer with Christmas music, food and a photo booth on Friday. THE MISSION The women of GRIT, including sophomore journalism major and GRIT blogger Jasmyne Bell, felt excited to share...

Caf begins new food donation initiative

Five trays of food wait in the Caf kitchen.
Bon Appetit donates leftover packaged food instead of throwing it away.
Macie Cummings, News Editor (Fall 2018) December 6, 2017

Biola’s Cafeteria and Bon Appetit staff launched an initiative in which they donate the leftover Caf and retail food to the organization Chefs to End Hunger this past summer. WHERE THE FOOD GOES The Chefs to End Hunger organization works across the nation to provide meals, as well as other...

National speakers gather for LGBT demonstration

Demonstrators in front of Biola's entrance wave to passing cars while holding signs in support of LGBTQ individuals.
Biolan's Equal Ground confronts admin’s responses to the Nashville Statement and reparative therapy with campus demonstration.
Rebecca Mitchell and Jana Eller December 5, 2017

ARTICLE UPDATED ON DEC. 6, 2017 AT 6:00 P.M. Requesting a formal apology for a homosexuality seminar allegedly supporting sexual orientation change efforts and a denouncement of article seven of the Nashville Statement, Biolan’s Equal Ground organized a demonstration today outside the Biola Avenue...

President Corey visits on busy senate day

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Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor December 4, 2017

The Student Government Association had a Q&A time with President Barry Corey, discussed the spring 2018 budget and voted on this semester’s last round of open proposals. Corey opened the time by reading John 16:33 and sharing about how the semester has gone for him, specifically about his time...

Beyond the Bubble: Net neutrality sparks controversy

An illustration of a raised fist with a "Net Neutrality" background.
Students await FCC decision on net neutrality.
Quinn Gorham, Staff Writer December 2, 2017

The Federal Communications Commission will vote on whether or not to change current regulations on net neutrality on Dec. 14. FREEDOM OF THE NET Net neutrality determines whether Internet Service Providers can charge more based on the type of data presented on a webpage. Should net neutrality...

Professors speak on national debt level

Haley Russo, Freelance Writer December 2, 2017

Up to Us, a nationwide organization of student activists which raises awareness of the national debt, shared the realities of the debt the country faces by hosting an event Tuesday. UNDERSTANDING THE DATA Associate professor of political science Scott Waller and associate professor of finance Shane...