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The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
All content by Katie Nelson
Opened August 28th, the new Starbucks near Biola's campus offers customers a drive-thru and extended hours. | Cherri Yoon/THE CHIMES

New Starbucks Perks Up Imperial Highway

Katie Nelson, Writer
September 1, 2014
| Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES

New pool hours lead to increased attendance

Katie Nelson, Writer
May 14, 2014
Juniors Gabriella Vehrs and Jessica Schildt and senior Matt Norman run the Sanctity of Life club, which is hosting the panel. | Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES

Pro-life panel to continue abortion conversation

Katie Nelson, Writer
May 7, 2014
Grant Walter/THE CHIMES

AS Senate Rundown: April 10, 2014

Katie Nelson, Writer
April 14, 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

President salary data sparks compensation discussion

Katie Nelson, Writer
April 9, 2014
Freshman Zac Alsens, a resident of Hope Hall, has an entry in the Emerson Film Festival. This is the first and only year that the Emerson Film Festival will allow films outside of Emerson residents to participate. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES

Emerson tradition to feature campus-wide talents

Katie Nelson, Writer
April 1, 2014

Proposed bike stand officially installed

Katie Nelson, Writer
March 26, 2014
Volunteers Hannah Romick and Benjamin Saucy hold hands as they run out, flying the flags of Russia and Ukraine. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Longer lines, innovative app mark Echo 2014’s first day

Katie Nelson, Writer
March 12, 2014
Junior Christine Tixier glides through the water with the breaststroke during the dual meet against Azusa Pacific on November 2. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES

Swimming: Tixier cleans up at nationals

Katie Nelson, Writer
March 12, 2014
Soren Iverson/THE CHIMES

Number of admitted students who choose Biola drops

Katie Nelson, Writer
February 19, 2014
| Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES

Elections chapel showcases candidates

Katie Nelson, Writer
February 14, 2014
Tomber Su/THE CHIMES

Campaign team punished for flyers in the SUB

Katie Nelson and Heather Leith
February 13, 2014

Second robbery suspect still on the loose

Katie Nelson, Writer
January 22, 2014

Birth control requirement for Biola postponed

Katie Nelson, Writer
January 2, 2014
Campus safety is warning drivers and bike riders alike to be more conscious of their belongings. | Lindsey Manus/THE CHIMES

Suspect nabbed in string of bike thefts

Katie Nelson, Writer
December 5, 2013
The Biola shuttle bus waits for passengers at its pick-up area south of the pool. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES [file photo]

Shuttle still lacking locations, passengers

Katie Nelson, Writer
December 2, 2013
Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Basketball star’s attacker convicted of attempted murder

Katie Nelson, Writer
November 13, 2013
Kalli Thommen/THE CHIMES

Power plant restored after precautionary engine shutdown

Katie Nelson and Anna Frost
November 6, 2013
Kalli Thommen/THE CHIMES

Pressurized steam causes white smoke to emanate from power plant

Katie Nelson, Writer
November 3, 2013
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Online class options to expand, provost says

Katie Nelson, Writer
October 30, 2013
Student pack into the bleachers for the Wednesday afternoon session of Torrey Conference. It wasn't uncommon for students to fan themselves throughout the sessions due to the warm conditions. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES

Crowded venues cause AS to pursue new options

Katie Nelson, Writer
October 23, 2013
Director of the film "Praying the Hours" Lauralee Farrer answers questions that were tweeted in by the crowd. One of these inquiries was about the hour of None that was represented in the movie, to which she explained that the hour of None, which is the 3 p.m. hour of the day, is one of melancholy and joy. | Kalli Thommen/THE CHIMES

Second day of Torrey Conference Twitter roundup

Katie Nelson and Anna Frost
October 17, 2013
Phil Vischer explains the importance of letting go by asking the question, "What are the burdens you are carrying?" | Tomber Su/THE CHIMES

First day of Torrey Conference Twitter roundup

Katie Nelson and Anna Frost
October 16, 2013
Mike Ahn, assistant director of chapel programs, led a workshop titled, "With God in "Harmless" Sins." | Tomber Su/THE CHIMES

Torrey Conference Workshop: With God in “Harmless” Sins

Katie Nelson, Writer
October 15, 2013

Campus-wide power outage causes class cancellations

Katie Nelson, Writer
October 10, 2013
Previously known as Heather Clements, transgender professor Heath Adam Ackley relays the news of his new identity to students in class at the beginning of the fall semester. | Courtesy of Annie Z. Yu of The Clause

APU transgender professor sparks Biola conversations

Katie Nelson, Writer
October 9, 2013
Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES

Clubs budget skyrockets among other changes

Katie Nelson, Writer
September 30, 2013
Crime Log: Sept. 26, 2013

Crime Log: Sept. 26, 2013

Katie Nelson, Writer
September 24, 2013
With an intricate light show behind him, Mat Kearney performs hits from the "Young Love" album. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

AS cancels fall concert amid budget reorganization

Katie Nelson, Writer
September 17, 2013
Steve Day sails above the celebratory OCC crowd after conquering Nationball for the second year in a row. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

OCC conquers Nationball for second year running

Katie Nelson and Anna Frost
September 13, 2013
Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Why secular journalism needs Christians

Katie Nelson, Writer
September 10, 2013
Courtesy of Freedom House [Creative Commons]

Staff and students speak out on Syria

Katie Nelson, Writer
September 9, 2013

Irene Neller begins new role at Fuller Theological Seminary

Katie Nelson, Writer
September 1, 2013
A man stands in front of the main entrance at Biola advertising a YouTube video titled, "Watch shocking YouTube video titled, 'Biola University Threatens Pro-Life Student'." Other signs included graphic photos of aborted fetuses and Bible verses. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Pro-life activists protest on first day of classes

Katie Nelson and Anna Frost
August 28, 2013

Student videotapes dispute with Campus Safety over abortion photos

Katie Nelson and Anna Frost
June 6, 2013

Several Biola apartments at risk for collapse in earthquake

Katie Nelson, Writer
May 6, 2013
Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES

Revamped recycling bins usher in Creation Stewardship Week

Katie Nelson, Writer
April 24, 2013
Men of Honor takes home first place at Mock Rock, winning the popular vote texted in by the audience. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Mock Rock 2013 packed with pop culture and standout moments

Katie Nelson, Julia Henning, and Anna Frost
April 20, 2013
Billy Hathorn [Creative Commons]

Liberty University to allow carrying guns on campus

Katie Nelson, Writer
April 17, 2013
Rachel Adams/THE CHIMES

Cultural center opening creates hope of continued diversity conversations

Katie Nelson, Writer
April 16, 2013

Biola community partners with La Mirada in clothing drive for LA Dream Center

Katie Nelson, Writer
March 19, 2013

UPDATED: AS plans line dance

Katie Nelson, Writer
March 14, 2013

Fired San Diego college employee files suit claiming pregnancy discrimination

Katie Nelson, Writer
March 7, 2013
Grant Walter/THE CHIMES

AS Senate Rundown: Feb. 14, 2013

Katie Nelson, Writer
February 17, 2013
Grant Walter/THE CHIMES

AS Senate Rundown: Feb. 7, 2013

Christine Chan and Katie Nelson
February 9, 2013
Men's 200 Butterfly - Eric Sirjord | David Wahlman/THE CHIMES

Women’s swim sweeps Concordia

Katie Nelson, Writer
February 2, 2013
Pastor of the Whittier Hills Baptist Church, Robert D. Bishop, joins President Barry Corey in praying for new Dean of Talbot, Clint Arnold - Bishop's former teacher. | Rachel Adams/THE CHIMES

Talbot professor installed as first new dean in 20 years

Katie Nelson, Writer
January 31, 2013

Two stolen laptops signal returning theft trend

Katie Nelson, Writer
December 18, 2012
Campus safety chief John Ojeisekhoba speaks to Dr. Corey during the November 29, 2011 training the new bike patrol team. They will begin patrolling campus in January. | Courtesy of Biola Campus Safety

In light of recent school shootings, university preps against similar incidents

Katie Nelson, Writer
December 13, 2012

Crime Log: Dec. 13, 2012

Katie Nelson, Writer
December 12, 2012

Disturbing the peace and vandalism

Katie Nelson, Writer
December 7, 2012
Back in August 2010, this San Francisco parade, celebrating the overturning of Proposition 8, met at Harvey Milk Plaza and marched to City Hall for a rally in support of marriage equality. | Courtesy of Jennifer Morrow [Creative Commons]

Proposition 8 postponed indefinitely

Katie Nelson, Writer
December 6, 2012

Crime Log: Dec. 6, 2012

Katie Nelson, Writer
December 4, 2012

Vandalism on San Cristobal Drive

Katie Nelson, Writer
December 3, 2012

Disturbing the Peace in Hart Hall

Katie Nelson, Writer
December 2, 2012

Vandalism in Lot S

Katie Nelson, Writer
December 1, 2012
The newly lit Biola Christmas stands tall outside of Crowell Hall. | Rachel Adams/THE CHIMES

Christmas tree lighting postponed due to rainy forecast

Katie Nelson, Writer
November 30, 2012
Scott Rae speaks during a Tuesday Talbot chapel in a 3-day series. | Grant Walter/THE CHIMES

Biola professor appointed Evangelical Theological Society vice president

Katie Nelson, Writer
November 29, 2012

Crime Log: Nov. 29, 2012

Katie Nelson, Writer
November 27, 2012

Petty Theft in Caf

Katie Nelson, Writer
November 26, 2012
Julia Henning/THE CHIMES

A night to remember: Black Friday shopping for the first time

Lauralyn Koontz and Katie Nelson
November 24, 2012

Trespassing in Rosecrans Apartments

Katie Nelson, Writer
November 19, 2012

Biola final master plan approved by La Mirada city council

Katie Nelson, Writer
November 18, 2012

Bicycle theft and vandalism

Katie Nelson, Writer
November 17, 2012

False Rape in Hope Hall

Katie Nelson, Writer
November 15, 2012

Crime Log: Nov. 15, 2012

Katie Nelson, Writer
November 14, 2012

Disturbing the Peace in Chase Court

Katie Nelson, Writer
November 12, 2012

Disturbing the Peace in Lot G

Katie Nelson, Writer
November 10, 2012

Trespassing and petty theft

Katie Nelson, Writer
November 9, 2012
AS President Chris Yim and senior vice president Laura Cook address the cozy crowd at the open forum Wednesday at the Fireplace Pavilion. Only a handful of students attended the $1,500 event. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES

First AS open forum sees low turnout

Katie Nelson, Writer
November 8, 2012
Passengers board a JetBlue flight to Chicago. | Emily Arnold/THE CHIMES

Rising airline prices make student travel difficult

Katie Nelson, Writer
November 8, 2012

Crime Log: Nov. 8, 2012

Katie Nelson, Writer
November 8, 2012

Hit and Run in Lot C

Katie Nelson, Writer
November 8, 2012
After finding out the election results in Business 109 on Tuesday night, Romney supporter maintains a positive attitude as she says, "Goodbye" to a friend. | Emily Arnold/THE CHIMES

Barack Obama wins office for another four years

Katie Nelson, Writer
November 7, 2012

Second recent false trespassing

Katie Nelson, Writer
November 2, 2012

False trespassing

Katie Nelson, Writer
October 31, 2012
Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES

Mixed student views on the importance of voting

Katie Nelson, Writer
October 31, 2012

Crime Log: Nov. 1, 2012

Katie Nelson, Writer
October 31, 2012

Loud music and trespassing

Katie Nelson, Writer
October 30, 2012
Sophomore Austin Sarna competes in the 100 meter backstroke during the PCSC Pentathlon held at Splash! Aquatics Center on Saturday. Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Numerous first place finishes highlight swim invitational

Katie Nelson, Writer
October 29, 2012

Vehicular damage in Lot J

Katie Nelson, Writer
October 28, 2012

Noise complaints in grad apartments

Katie Nelson, Writer
October 25, 2012

Crime Log: Oct. 25, 2012

Katie Nelson, Writer
October 25, 2012

Graffiti found in Library

Katie Nelson, Writer
October 24, 2012
Closing out the Torrey Conference, speaker Mike Erre challenges students to seek the person of Christ, suggesting they "read Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, and repeat." | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Torrey conference wraps up with reflection time

Katie Nelson, Writer
October 21, 2012
During Wednesday workshops, many students are unable to find a seat in the Sutherland auditorium. Due to the overcrowding issue, all Biola students were given one conference credit. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Overcrowding prompts Spiritual Development to grant all students credit for Wednesday workshop

Katie Nelson, Writer
October 18, 2012

Changing religious landscape in U.S. not reflected at Biola

Katie Nelson and Julia Henning
October 17, 2012

Crime Log: Oct. 18, 2012

Katie Nelson, Writer
October 17, 2012

Minor vehicular damage in Emerson parking lot

Katie Nelson, Writer
October 15, 2012
Sophomore Austin Sarna competes in the 100 meter backstroke during the PCSC Pentathlon held at Splash! Aquatics Center on Saturday. Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Biola swimming redeems itself in second day of PCSC

Katie Nelson, Writer
October 14, 2012
Junior Monica Hurt swims the fly during the PCSC Relays held at Splash! Aquatics Center on Friday. Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Biola slogs through first day of 2012 PCSC

Katie Nelson, Writer
October 13, 2012

Disturbing the peace trend continues

Katie Nelson, Writer
October 11, 2012
John Buchanan/THE CHIMES

Campus Safety holds campus-wide disaster drill

Katie Nelson and Julia Henning
October 11, 2012
Courtesy | Jeremy Pedron

Torrey Conference kicks off next week

Katie Nelson and Julia Henning
October 11, 2012

Fire alarms persist due to faulty system

Katie Nelson, Writer
October 10, 2012
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Early exploration of Myspace is invitation-only

Katie Nelson, Writer
October 10, 2012

Crime Log: Oct. 11, 2012

Katie Nelson, Writer
October 9, 2012

Wallet stolen in the Talon

Katie Nelson, Writer
October 9, 2012

Excessive noise in Hope Hall

Katie Nelson, Writer
October 7, 2012
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