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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

SGA Rundown: Senators discuss housing changes

SGA Rundown: Senators discuss housing changes
Director of housing and residence life shares updates.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief February 3, 2023

This week, the Student Government Association discussed the recently announced housing changes.  DORM AND APARTMENT CHANGES Director of Housing and Residence Life Spencer Green explained some of the housing changes which Biola recently announced. Green said that Biola housing has emergency rooms,...

Millions receive federal loan relief

Millions receive federal loan relief
Former and continuing students will be eligible for partial, if not full, loan forgiveness.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief September 2, 2022

On Aug. 26, the Biden Administration announced a three-part plan to provide loan forgiveness to millions of students and graduates around the country. According to Forbes, student debt totals an estimate of $1.75 trillion, attributed to around half the population.  The debt forgiveness plan will...

What to expect after graduation

What to expect after graduation
Dealing with the lulls of sudden free time.
Kei-Lynn Wheaton, Staff Writer April 20, 2022

Biola graduates are just two weeks away from walking across the stage to accept what has been years in the making. Years of hard work reach a pinnacle that ends in less than a minute—the  graduate leaves his seat and walks up the stairs, shakes the hand of the president , takes a degree and walks...

The class of 2021 graduates ‘Zoom University’

The class of 2021 graduates ‘Zoom University’
Students share how the pandemic has affected their senior year.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief April 30, 2021

Last year, Biola hosted a drive-thru commencement ceremony for graduates, but this year three in-person ceremonies allow families to attend. After a year of remote learning, many graduates will be reconvening at commencement for the first time since COVID-19 hit, communication and sciences disorders...

Biola plans for in-person spring commencement

Biola plans for in-person spring commencement
The commencement ceremony will be held on three separate days to adhere to health and safety protocols.
Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor April 3, 2021

On April 1, University Events sent an email to graduating seniors informing them that their Spring 2021 Commencement ceremony will be held in person. After the previous semester’s graduation was held via drive thru, the university has found a way to give their students an in-person experience while...

Enrollment shortfall causes budget cuts

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Student headcount for spring semester falls 120 short, forcing personnel to take a pay cut.
Daisy Gonzalez, Writer March 1, 2017
Student headcount for spring semester falls 120 short, forcing personnel to take a pay cut.

Graduation changes bring new design

Graduation changes bring new design
Fall commencement comes with new ceremony structure.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer December 6, 2016
Fall commencement comes with new ceremony structure.