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The Chimes

President Corey visits on busy senate day

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Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor December 4, 2017

The Student Government Association had a Q&A time with President Barry Corey, discussed the spring 2018 budget and voted on this semester’s last round of open proposals. Corey opened the time by reading John 16:33 and sharing about how the semester has gone for him, specifically about his time...

Halls decked with Haven again

Haven resident and sophomore kinesiology major Anson Tjing gazes from his floor, decorat- ed for Deck the Haven 2015. This year’s event will take place in a tent near Fluor Fountain after surviving discontinuation.
Haven residents look forward to hosting Deck the Haven in a new way.
Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor November 29, 2017

Students will once again experience the joy of Christmas through Deck the Haven, after an initial decision by Student Development ended both Deck the Haven and Mosaic Masquerade. DECK THE HAVEN REDESIGNED The Student Government Association brought the event back by working with SGA advisor...

Last proposal day of semester totals $17,620

Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor November 16, 2017

Before the Thanksgiving break, Student Government Association discussed the rebranding of SGA, heard seven proposals and voted on four proposals. SGA vice president of community relations Lauren Peterson shared about SGA’s rebranding plan. Peterson and visual brand manager Austin Bland were inspired...

Internal proposals total $18,160

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Proposals consist of the SGA scholarship, a Christmas party and election info nights.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer November 9, 2017
Proposals consist of the SGA scholarship, a Christmas party and election info nights.

SGA hears from UCM

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Senate passes two proposals and discusses with UCM about Biola branding.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer November 8, 2017
Senate passes two proposals and discusses with UCM about Biola branding.

Senators pass four open proposals

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SGA hears about donations and approves four proposals after hearing one for Deck the Haven.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief October 30, 2017
SGA hears about donations and approves four proposals after hearing one for Deck the Haven.

Senators harken to four proposals

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After hearing from facilities management, SGA had four open proposals.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer October 24, 2017
After hearing from facilities management, SGA had four open proposals.

Five proposals passed

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Senators concentrate on voting but also learn from previous student leaders and about new event planning.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer October 24, 2017
Senators concentrate on voting but also learn from previous student leaders and about new event planning.

Senators hear from Chief Ojeisekhoba

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SGA hosts first open proposals of the semester.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer October 4, 2017
SGA hosts first open proposals of the semester.

Slight enrollment increase sparks hope

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University has first uptick in years despite overall loss of undergraduate students.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief October 4, 2017
University has first uptick in years despite overall loss of undergraduate students.

Recovery ensues post hurricanes

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As the Southeast starts to rebuild, students respond and extend a helping hand.
Quinn Gorham, Writer September 27, 2017
As the Southeast starts to rebuild, students respond and extend a helping hand.

Senators pass four internal proposals

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SGA talks about marketing, SGA Gives, LimeBikes and votes on four internal proposals after hearing two new ones.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer September 26, 2017
SGA talks about marketing, SGA Gives, LimeBikes and votes on four internal proposals after hearing two new ones.