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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 RA position pays off

"RA on duty"
Biola RAs’ jobs do not pay as well as others, but provide worthwhile experiences.
Jessica Goddard and Julianna Hernandez • November 28, 2017

On every dorm floor lies a hierarchy among peers: regular residents residing underneath the guidance of a Resident Advisor. An RA gives up hours upon hours of his or her semester to ensure the safety of their students and the obedience to the rules they guard. At Biola, the RA job requires an even more...

Holiday housing presents a Christmas gift

Caitlin Gaines/THE CHIMES
Students can stay on campus for free during winter break.
Victoria Chiang, Writer • October 23, 2017
Students can stay on campus for free during winter break.

Community change forces major adjustment

Jason Lin/THE CHIMES
Resident advisors who switch halls have to adapt to an entirely different dorm culture.
Austin Green, Writer • May 3, 2017
Resident advisors who switch halls have to adapt to an entirely different dorm culture.

Ghost town campus affects resident life

Eliana Park/THE CHIMES
Quiet buildings give staff break and student withdrawal.
Jessica Goddard, Writer • February 21, 2017
Quiet buildings give staff break and student withdrawal.

New problems bring change to RA preparation

Jason Lin/ THE CHIMES
Sexual assault awareness and cross-cultural tensions present more responsibilities.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer • September 14, 2016
Sexual assault awareness and cross-cultural tensions present more responsibilities.