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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Governor Gavin Newsom announces regional stay-at-home order

Governor Gavin Newsom announces regional stay-at-home order
With COVID-19 cases breaking records daily regional stay-at-home orders have been put in place.
Maria Weyne, News Editor December 3, 2020

On Dec. 3, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that five regions in California―the Bay Area, Greater Sacramento, Northern California, San Joaquin Valley and Southern California―would all be under a stay-at-home order due to high rates of COVID-19 patients in immediate care units.  The order...

Biola’s reopening plans remain unknown according to recent email

Biola’s reopening plans remain unknown according to recent email
Biola delays communication, citing lack of decision making from Los Angeles County as the cause.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor December 1, 2020

Biola Internal Communications announced another delay regarding spring semester reopening plans in an email on Dec. 1. Although the university hoped to have their plans approved by the Los Angeles Department of Public Health and communicate with students by today, they have extended the update to Dec....

Biolans plan for housing amid pandemic

Biolans plan for housing amid pandemic
With the recent spike in coronavirus cases, Biolans try to plan for Spring 2021.
Maria Weyne, Bethsabe Camacho, and Ashley Grams December 1, 2020

As fall semester comes to a close, Biola students anxiously wait for updates regarding spring semester housing and reopening plans. Although Biola’s official plans have not yet been released, President Barry Corey has informed Biolans that he will be updating students on Dec. 1, after meeting with...

L.A. county officials give no further updates of reopening dates for higher education campuses

L.A. county officials give no further updates of reopening dates for higher education campuses
Biola students receive no updates regarding spring semester as President Corey pushes announcement to Dec. 1.
Maria Weyne and Bethsabe Camacho November 20, 2020

On Nov. 17, Biola Internal Communication sent out an email informing students that the Los Angeles county board of supervisors would be making a decision regarding Biola’s request to allow higher education campuses to gradually reopen for spring. Biola followed up on Nov. 20 stating that President...

Center creates connections

Infographic by Tony Flores/THE CHIMES
The Office of Employer Relations aids students in finding internships with high-profile organizations.
Alondra Urizar, Writer April 6, 2016
The Office of Employer Relations aids students in finding internships with high-profile organizations.

Murder trial postponed until March 8

Infographic by Sean Leone/THE CHIMES
After receiving a grant to postpone a trial in late January, both sides in the Michael Jace case will return in early March.
Alondra Urizar, Writer March 1, 2016
After receiving a grant to postpone a trial in late January, both sides in the Michael Jace case will return in early March.

Students healthy, despite rising obesity rates

Marika Adamopoulos/THE CHIMES
Bon Appetit encourages students to drink water and watch portion sizes.
Jana Eller, Office Manager November 10, 2015
Bon Appetit encourages students to drink water and watch portion sizes.