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The Chimes

Speech and debate phase-out paused

Members of the forensics team post with awards
Quinn Gorham, Freelance Writer March 13, 2018

Amidst the speech and debate team’s success and growth, administration has paused the phase-out process for the team  to further assess the possibility of allowing the program to continue. In pausing the process, administration has allowed the speech and debate team, also known as the Forensics...

Speech and debate argues for preservation

Speech and debate team
After prioritization, the Forensics team faces phase out.
Quinn Gorham, News Staff Writer November 2, 2017

Biola’s speech and debate team, also known as the Forensics team, currently awaits a final decision from administration regarding its future following a phase out notice they received last summer. MANY SADDENED Though the members of the speech and debate team remain willing to cooperate with administration,...

Speech and debate argues for preservation

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After prioritization, the Forensics team faces phase out.
Quinn Gorham, Writer November 2, 2017
After prioritization, the Forensics team faces phase out.

Prioritization process indirectly includes students

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With the last phase beginning, administration will directly notify students and continue discussions with employees.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer May 17, 2017
With the last phase beginning, administration will directly notify students and continue discussions with employees.

Men’s golf gets an extra two years

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A fundraising campaign saved the program from getting cut outright and paves way for a gradual phase-out.
Austin Green, Managing Editor May 17, 2017
A fundraising campaign saved the program from getting cut outright and paves way for a gradual phase-out.

Task forces reallocate future budgets

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Biola reviews over 300 programs through prioritization process.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer March 22, 2017
Biola reviews over 300 programs through prioritization process.