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Macris and Cantelmi elected SGA president and vice president, Kennedy elected SMU president

Macris and Cantelmi elected SGA president and vice president, Kennedy elected SMU president
The Student Government Association announced election winners for SGA and SMU.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief February 18, 2022

Election results for the Student Government Association president and vice president, Student Missionary Union president and SGA senators were announced today after weeks of campaigning. Biolans voted for their student government representatives from Monday, Feb. 14 to Wednesday, Feb. 16.  SGA ELECTION...

Elections chapel: a glimpse of the candidates

Elections chapel: a glimpse of the candidates
Students learned about the 2020 SMU and SGA candidates, as well as commemorated Biola’s Day of Prayer.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief February 10, 2020

Students crowded into Sutherland Auditorium for this morning’s election chapel to gain a better understanding of the Student Government Association and Student Missionary Union candidates, as well as honor Biola’s Day of Prayer. Voting opened today and closes tomorrow, and the winner will be announced...

Keren Godwin and Gretchen Ferguson vs. Timothy Houlihan and Ryan Arnaiz

Keren Godwin and Gretchen Ferguson vs. Timothy Houlihan and Ryan Arnaiz
The 2020 Student Government Association candidates share their thoughts through a Q&A.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief February 8, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 6, 2020). Keren Godwin/Gretchen Ferguson WHY DO YOU FEEL EQUIPPED TO LEAD SGA?  Sophomore communication studies major Keren Godwin, presidential candidate: I've been in SGA this year as Horton [Hall] senator and I've really loved working with...

SGA chapel encourages voting

Monday’s chapel prepares students and candidates for the upcoming elections through prayer and campaigning.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor February 11, 2019

As the Student Government Association and Student Missionary Union get ready for their annual elections, candidates were given the opportunity to campaign during SGA chapel on Monday. PRAYER Director of Spiritual Development Chad Miller started the session by focusing on an integration of prayer in...

Guy chosen as new dean

Todd Guy conducts a choir
Despite a lengthy selection process involving a dropped candidate, fine arts will have a dean in July.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief February 21, 2018

After searching for a suitable candidate for over a year, administration has selected Todd Guy to begin as the dean of the School of Fine Arts and Communication in July 2018. THE RIGHT GUY FOR THE JOB The dean search committee recognized Guy, who served as the interim dean of the School of Arts...

Students prepare to vote

Caroline Sommers/THE CHIMES
In the SGA chapel, students learn the candidates' campaign platforms.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer March 8, 2017
In the SGA chapel, students learn the candidates' campaign platforms.

The campaigners speak

Tim Seeberger/THE CHIMES
Candidates express hopes for election week and possibilities of the future.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer March 2, 2017
Candidates express hopes for election week and possibilities of the future.

Students indecisive about voting

Infographic by Jose Flores/ THE CHIMES
Almost half the students in a recent survey remain undecided about who to vote for.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer September 27, 2016
Almost half the students in a recent survey remain undecided about who to vote for.

Take a look at Ted Cruz

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He may speak harshly, but he deserves the conservative vote.
Ashley Evaro, Writer March 22, 2016
He may speak harshly, but he deserves the conservative vote.

New dean to be chosen for science center

Infographic by Sean Leone/THE CHIMES
Biola has narrowed down applicants for the position of dean to four individuals.
Alondra Urizar, Writer March 16, 2016
Biola has narrowed down applicants for the position of dean to four individuals.

Snow Jackson freeze out Vera Ambrose

Marika Adamopoulos/THE CHIMES
Snow Jackson secures SGA leadership positions with 57.29 percent of the vote.
Grace Gibney, Writer February 18, 2016
Snow Jackson secures SGA leadership positions with 57.29 percent of the vote.

Candidates anticipate voting results

John Uy/THE CHIMES
Snow Jackson and Vera Ambrose express ways to improve SGA efficiency and connection with the student body.
Jocelyn Meza, Writer February 17, 2016
Snow Jackson and Vera Ambrose express ways to improve SGA efficiency and connection with the student body.