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The Chimes

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The Chimes

The Bird House: a new perspective on community living

The Bird House: a new perspective on community living
Biblical studies professor opens up his home for undergraduate discipleship opportunity.
Macie Cummings, News Editor (Fall 2018) September 24, 2018

When choosing a housing option for the year, not many students consider living on the same property in a community with their professor. But that is exactly what seven bible students are doing this year. Professor of New Testament Kenneth Berding and his wife Trudi have opened up their home and their...

Community instills comfort

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Three students explain their housing choices.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) April 5, 2018

As the housing selection process took place on March 22 to 27, feelings of stress and relief filled the student body as they found their homes for next year. While students look for housing, they search for where they will feel most comfortable, and often times, students have already found the right...

Senators pass two internal proposals

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SGA receives NCAA Division II update and chooses recipients of research scholarship
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief February 22, 2018

Student Government Association discussed Biola’s transition into NCAA Division II, reviewed housing application procedures and voted for Celebration of Scholarship and Research scholarship recipients before voting on two internal proposals. Athletic director Bethany Miller spoke to senators regarding...

Day in the Life: A grad student commuter’s life

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Whether students drive or walk to commute, they must prepare for a full day of classes.
Malchiel-Melchior La’ Viollette, Writer April 5, 2017
Whether students drive or walk to commute, they must prepare for a full day of classes.

Senators prepare for student discussions

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SGA listens to three presentations and one internal proposal.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer March 14, 2017
SGA listens to three presentations and one internal proposal.

Makayla and Mindy symbolize accommodation

This dog-human duo take on the world in miraculous ways.
This dog-human duo take on the world in miraculous ways.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer December 6, 2016
This dog-human duo take on the world in miraculous ways.

Students need more off-campus housing

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Biola cannot ignore the massive demand from students for apartments.
Kristen M. Smith, Writer April 26, 2016
Biola cannot ignore the massive demand from students for apartments.

Wealth in art has broad consequences

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Using money meant for the poor to build a museum parking garage highlights philanthropist Eli Broad’s hypocrisy.
Justin Yun, Writer April 5, 2016
Using money meant for the poor to build a museum parking garage highlights philanthropist Eli Broad’s hypocrisy.

Being a second year RA

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Jillian Bradford shares her experience in overseeing a floor in Thompson Hall.
Jillian Bradford, Writer November 11, 2015
Jillian Bradford shares her experience in overseeing a floor in Thompson Hall.

Provide for commuters

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Jacqueline Lewis discusses the woes of commuting and the need for lower housing costs.
Jacqueline Lewis, Writer September 22, 2015
Jacqueline Lewis discusses the woes of commuting and the need for lower housing costs.

One last word

Members of the current Biola community and past Emerson residents gathered at 7 p.m. on April 16 to share memories and experiences from their time in the residence hall, which has been part of the La Mirada campus since 1958. | Tomber Su/THE CHIMES
The Emerson Farewell Event on April 16 invited past and present residents to share their memories of the beloved dorm before its transition to an administrative building next year.
Monica Kochan, Writer April 22, 2015
The Emerson Farewell Event on April 16 invited past and present residents to share their memories of the beloved dorm before its transition to an administrative building next year.

Fresh faces take the stage

New senators share their goals and aspirations for next year’s SGA senate.
Dayna Drum, Writer April 14, 2015
New senators share their goals and aspirations for next year’s SGA senate.