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Hope Smith, Managing Editor • March 20, 2023

California launches new service-oriented grant program

California launches new service-oriented grant program
Biola students miss an opportunity to participate in a grant.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor • February 9, 2022

On Jan. 18 California Gov. Gavin Newsom launched a new program designed to help send California students to college debt free. The program, named #CaliforniansForAll College Corps, was created to connect students to service opportunities while helping pay for their college fees. COLLEGE AND SERVICE According...

Politics Rundown: Biden pushes to ease student debt

Politics Rundown: Biden pushes to ease student debt
In light of COVID-19, many financial aid plans are being explored for Americans.
Maria Weyne and Natalie Willis • April 5, 2021

As of April 5, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau began pushing to temporarily end home foreclosures until 2022, given the pandemic at hand. President Joe Biden has also begun looking into canceling student debt after pausing loan payments as part of COVID-19 relief, according to USA Today. On...

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...

Retirement age rises for college grads

Infographic by Emily Hayashida/THE CHIMES
In a recent study, the new retirement age for college grads is projected to be 75.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer • December 1, 2015
In a recent study, the new retirement age for college grads is projected to be 75.

Credit and debit cards no longer accepted

Executive vice president of University Operations and Finance Mike Pierce leads the search for a new EMC vice president.
Biola will no longer permit credit and debit card payments for tuition after incurring a three percent charge from card companies.
Alondra Urizar, Writer • September 16, 2015
Biola will no longer permit credit and debit card payments for tuition after incurring a three percent charge from card companies.