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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Clarity, not disparity

Jason Lin/ THE CHIMES
MEPD dismantled with two departments to replace it for a more defined purpose.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer October 5, 2016
MEPD dismantled with two departments to replace it for a more defined purpose.

MEPD plants new seeds

Jason Lin/ THE CHIMES
Biola’s Multi-Ethnic Programs and Development has divided into two branches.
Samantha Dammann, Writer October 4, 2016
Biola’s Multi-Ethnic Programs and Development has divided into two branches.

Last proposals of the semester pass

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Prayer bulletin board and SGA fall semester budget pass.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer May 24, 2016
Prayer bulletin board and SGA fall semester budget pass.

Diversity department plans for restructuring

Katie Evensen/THE CHIMES
Funding from SGA supports eight affinity groups, part of reshaping the department currently known as MEPD.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer May 18, 2016
Funding from SGA supports eight affinity groups, part of reshaping the department currently known as MEPD.

Official proposal for MEPD funding causes concern

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Though senators previously discussed giving $10,000 of contingency to MEPD next year, senators decide not to hold a same day vote.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer May 10, 2016
Though senators previously discussed giving $10,000 of contingency to MEPD next year, senators decide not to hold a same day vote.

Senate considers position payment

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Senators discuss whether diversity coordinator position should be on payroll.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer April 10, 2016
Senators discuss whether diversity coordinator position should be on payroll.

Four of five proposals pass

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SGA stands firm in their role and decision not to fund events directly tied to specific departments.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer April 5, 2016
SGA stands firm in their role and decision not to fund events directly tied to specific departments.

Lower enrollment affects budget

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Spring enrollment is at 3,850 students, causing $18,000 to be moved from contingency to the SGA budget.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer March 22, 2016
Spring enrollment is at 3,850 students, causing $18,000 to be moved from contingency to the SGA budget.

SCORR’s 20th conference scores attendees

Jordan Wilson/THE CHIMES
Over 500 people from Biola’s community and 300 people from across the country gathered for the two-day conference.
Jocelyn Meza, Writer February 23, 2016
Over 500 people from Biola’s community and 300 people from across the country gathered for the two-day conference.

Engaging hip hop

A graffiti artist creates a mural at Sola Soul 2014 which took place at Sutherland Auditorium. | Michelle Shin/THE CHIMES
Hip hop artists demonstrate unique forms of worship at Sola soul.
Luke Taylor, Writer November 9, 2014
Hip hop artists demonstrate unique forms of worship at Sola soul.