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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
All content by Augusta McDonnell
Photo courtesy of Gail Buck

Alternative spring break

Augusta McDonnell, Writer
May 6, 2015

Bike around Biola

Augusta McDonnell, Writer
April 30, 2015
The state of disability services on campus

The state of disability services on campus

Augusta McDonnell, Writer
April 21, 2015
Augusta McDonnell/THE CHIMES

Coastal expedition

Augusta McDonnell, Writer
April 20, 2015
Senior Kelly Yang shares her perspective on how Biola can support disabled students in light of her own experiences with disability on campus.  See her photo gallery below.  | Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES

Disabled student advocates for support of students with disabilities

Augusta McDonnell, Writer
March 25, 2015
Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES

Classic California road trip

Augusta McDonnell, Writer
March 17, 2015
Habitatauthority.org

Practicing Stewardship in Puente Hills

Augusta McDonnell, Writer
March 4, 2015
Mt. Baldy | Augusta McDonnell/THE CHIMES

Trek to the summit

Augusta McDonnell, Writer
February 18, 2015
articles.latimes.com

Hike with your honey

Augusta McDonnell, Writer
February 10, 2015

National survey addresses disability awareness

Augusta McDonnell, Writer
December 3, 2014
Students with disabilities, such as John Uy, look to Learning Center in the difficult search for a normal classroom experience. | Johnathan Burkhardt/THE CHIMES

Deaf student faces classroom challenges

Augusta McDonnell, Writer
November 19, 2014
| Infographic by Angelica Abalos/THE CHIMES

Dying with dignity

Augusta McDonnell, Writer
November 11, 2014
The outside packaging of the Roots game is shown. The game was lead by Talbot philosophy student Joe Ko.

More than a board game

Augusta McDonnell, Writer
November 5, 2014
Bible professor Kenneth Berding hold his new program called “Bible Fluency” which is designed to combat biblical illiteracy. | Johnathan Burkhardt/THE CHIMES

Professor battles bible illiteracy with online program

Augusta McDonnell, Writer
October 28, 2014
Crew members, including Alison Ross and Jenna White, pull out the reversible walls between scenes to transform the stage. From a condo to a South Carolina garden in the production of "The Importance of Being Earnest" requires several set changes. | Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES

Setting the stage: cast and crew of Theatre 21

Augusta McDonnell, Writer
October 28, 2014
Anne Beiler, founder of Auntie Anne's Pretzels, opened up Torrey Conference 2014 with a session about the importance of confession and forgiveness in the midst of overcoming pain and shame. | Anna Warner/THE CHIMES

Collide kicks off discussing conflict, forgiveness

Augusta McDonnell and Jenna Schmidt
October 15, 2014
Chris Grace, Professor of Psychology. | Rebecca Pearsey/THE CHIMES [file photo]

Chris Grace to head new center for relationships

Augusta McDonnell, Writer
May 14, 2014
Crime Log: May 12, 2014

Crime Log: May 12, 2014

Augusta McDonnell, Writer
May 12, 2014
| Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES

Public relations interest leads to national success, new major

Augusta McDonnell, Writer
May 7, 2014
Campus Safety Chief John Ojeisekhoba and his crew of officers put on equipment in preparation for the active shooter drill held on Wednesday, August 14. The drill coordinated with SWAT and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to prepare officers for any situation. The increased security in chapel is part of Ojeisekhoba's plan to make Biola as safe as possible. | Courtesy of Campus Safety

Crime Log: May 6, 2014

Augusta McDonnell, Writer
May 6, 2014
Campus safety is warning drivers and bike riders alike to be more conscious of their belongings. | Lindsey Manus/THE CHIMES

Stricter bike policy to roll out this fall

Augusta McDonnell, Writer
April 30, 2014
Campus Safety Chief John Ojeisekhoba and his crew of officers put on equipment in preparation for the active shooter drill held on Wednesday, August 14. The drill coordinated with SWAT and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to prepare officers for any situation. The increased security in chapel is part of Ojeisekhoba's plan to make Biola as safe as possible. | Courtesy of Campus Safety

Crime Log: April 29, 2014

Augusta McDonnell, Writer
April 29, 2014
Campus Safety Chief John Ojeisekhoba and his crew of officers put on equipment in preparation for the active shooter drill held on Wednesday, August 14. The drill coordinated with SWAT and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to prepare officers for any situation. The increased security in chapel is part of Ojeisekhoba's plan to make Biola as safe as possible. | Courtesy of Campus Safety

Crime Log: April 4, 2014

Augusta McDonnell, Writer
April 15, 2014
Junior Brad Winsbury, as Luigi and Sam Becker-Miyadai, as Mario jump for joy with Zach Arnold during the Bropoc performance. BroPoc comes out on top, winning first place at Mock Rock with their video game-themed dance. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

BroPoc wins the game at Mock Rock 2014

Katie Nelson and Augusta McDonnell
April 11, 2014
Soren Iverson/THE CHIMES

Updated commuter incentive program benefits student employees

Augusta McDonnell, Writer
April 8, 2014
Campus Safety Chief John Ojeisekhoba and his crew of officers put on equipment in preparation for the active shooter drill held on Wednesday, August 14. The drill coordinated with SWAT and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to prepare officers for any situation. The increased security in chapel is part of Ojeisekhoba's plan to make Biola as safe as possible. | Courtesy of Campus Safety

Crime Log: April 3, 2014

Augusta McDonnell, Writer
April 8, 2014
Campus Safety Chief John Ojeisekhoba and his crew of officers put on equipment in preparation for the active shooter drill held on Wednesday, August 14. The drill coordinated with SWAT and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to prepare officers for any situation. The increased security in chapel is part of Ojeisekhoba's plan to make Biola as safe as possible. | Courtesy of Campus Safety

Crime Log: April 1, 2014

Augusta McDonnell, Writer
April 1, 2014
Grant Walter/THE CHIMES

AS Senate Rundown: April 1, 2014

Augusta McDonnell, Writer
April 1, 2014
Gary Linblad is the new dean for the Crowell School of Business. He will begin duties in July. | Courtesy of Gary Linblad

Biola hires new business dean

Augusta McDonnell, Writer
March 25, 2014
Campus Safety Chief John Ojeisekhoba and his crew of officers put on equipment in preparation for the active shooter drill held on Wednesday, August 14. The drill coordinated with SWAT and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to prepare officers for any situation. The increased security in chapel is part of Ojeisekhoba's plan to make Biola as safe as possible. | Courtesy of Campus Safety

Crime Log: March 25, 2014

Augusta McDonnell, Writer
March 25, 2014
Parking just outside of Biola, on Biola Avenue, will be prohibited by Biola. Students driving to school will be required to purchase a parking permit to help pay off bonds taken out to build the parking structures. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES

Required parking permits to pay off structures, appease neighbors

Augusta McDonnell, Writer
March 18, 2014
Campus Safety Chief John Ojeisekhoba and his crew of officers put on equipment in preparation for the active shooter drill held on Wednesday, August 14. The drill coordinated with SWAT and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to prepare officers for any situation. The increased security in chapel is part of Ojeisekhoba's plan to make Biola as safe as possible. | Courtesy of Campus Safety

Crime Log: March 18, 2014

Augusta McDonnell, Writer
March 18, 2014
Campus Safety Chief John Ojeisekhoba and his crew of officers put on equipment in preparation for the active shooter drill held on Wednesday, August 14. The drill coordinated with SWAT and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to prepare officers for any situation. The increased security in chapel is part of Ojeisekhoba's plan to make Biola as safe as possible. | Courtesy of Campus Safety

Crime Log: Mar. 10, 2014

Augusta McDonnell, Writer
March 11, 2014
Ruby Women connects females in the Biola community with opportunities to serve, learn, give, and travel. | Courtesy of giving.biola.edu/rubywomen

Biola’s Ruby Women honored with CASE Gold Award

Augusta McDonnell, Writer
March 5, 2014
Campus Safety Chief John Ojeisekhoba and his crew of officers put on equipment in preparation for the active shooter drill held on Wednesday, August 14. The drill coordinated with SWAT and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to prepare officers for any situation. The increased security in chapel is part of Ojeisekhoba's plan to make Biola as safe as possible. | Courtesy of Campus Safety

Crime Log: Feb. 24, 2014

Augusta McDonnell, Writer
February 25, 2014

Administration seeks to manage graphic imagery on campus

Augusta McDonnell, Writer
February 19, 2014
Campus Safety Chief John Ojeisekhoba and his crew of officers put on equipment in preparation for the active shooter drill held on Wednesday, August 14. The drill coordinated with SWAT and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to prepare officers for any situation. The increased security in chapel is part of Ojeisekhoba's plan to make Biola as safe as possible. | Courtesy of Campus Safety

Crime Log: Feb. 18, 2014

Augusta McDonnell, Writer
February 18, 2014
Campus Safety Chief John Ojeisekhoba and his crew of officers put on equipment in preparation for the active shooter drill held on Wednesday, August 14. The drill coordinated with SWAT and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to prepare officers for any situation. The increased security in chapel is part of Ojeisekhoba's plan to make Biola as safe as possible. | Courtesy of Campus Safety

Crime Log: Feb. 10, 2014

Augusta McDonnell, Writer
February 12, 2014
| Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES

Affection around campus: Love it or hate it?

Augusta McDonnell, Writer
February 11, 2014
Several changes and updates are progressing on campus, causing some students to go without air conditioning and access to restroom facilities. | Courtesy of biola.edu

Upgrades to campus facilities affect students

Augusta McDonnell, Writer
February 4, 2014
Campus Safety Chief John Ojeisekhoba and his crew of officers put on equipment in preparation for the active shooter drill held on Wednesday, August 14. The drill coordinated with SWAT and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to prepare officers for any situation. The increased security in chapel is part of Ojeisekhoba's plan to make Biola as safe as possible. | Courtesy of Campus Safety

Crime Log: Dec. 10, 2013 – Feb. 3, 2014

Augusta McDonnell, Writer
February 4, 2014
Biola ranks 41st in an affordability ranking. | Screenshot taken from www.affordablecollegesonline.org

College affordability ranking sheds light on Biola’s financial aid efforts

Augusta McDonnell, Writer
December 11, 2013
pastorerickson.com/CREATIVE COMMONS

Tithing percentages sink to Great Depression levels

Augusta McDonnell, Writer
November 5, 2013
Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES

Halloween: Harmless or heresy?

Augusta McDonnell, Writer
October 30, 2013
The famed Biola eagle makes an appearance at Eagle Fest, a pep rally to celebrate the fall sports. Students who attended this first-time event received free "Red Sea" shirts, pom-poms and popcorn. | Karin Jensen/THE CHIMES

EagleFest debut paves way for Midnight Madness

Augusta McDonnell, Writer
October 23, 2013
Kathleen Brown/THE CHIMES

Biola Weekend showcases the “best of Biola”

Augusta McDonnell, Writer
October 15, 2013
As Obamacare goes into effect, some are looking for alternatives. | Courtesy of Creative Commons

Obamacare’s option for religious groups

Augusta McDonnell, Writer
October 9, 2013
Tomber Su/THE CHIMES

New parking structure progresses by avoiding past mistakes

Augusta McDonnell, Writer
September 23, 2013
| Tomber Su/THE CHIMES

Progress is being made on upper-campus parking structure

Augusta McDonnell, Writer
September 9, 2013
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