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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The year-long journey of an RA

RAs in office
Resident Advisors reflect on their year as an RA, while future RAs envision their upcoming year on the job.
Caitlin Blackmon, Features Apprentice February 5, 2018

Resident Advisors have the opportunity to impact their dorm community in numerous ways, especially at Biola, where many seek students to ground themselves in faith-based community. Upcoming RAs received acceptance letters this past week, allowing for a time of anticipation for future RAs, and a time...

Biola, choose: pay more or require less

Biola, choose: pay more or require less
Residence Life should not place unproportional expectations on students working as Resident Advisors.
Samantha Gassaway, Staff Manager November 28, 2017

Resident Advisors present a unique hurdle struggling students must overcome to seek help. Rather than presenting a warm, invitational atmosphere meant to comfort the model student-in-need, intimidation often characterizes speaking to an RA—especially in times of additional strife. Biola Residence...