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The Chimes

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The Chimes

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.

Student government does not need iPads

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They may make voting more efficient, but SGA should focus on Biolans’ other needs.
Kristen M. Smith, Writer March 23, 2016
They may make voting more efficient, but SGA should focus on Biolans’ other needs.

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.

A senator with a heart for people

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Jacob Keeth shares insight into his duties, passions and experiences working as a senator of Hart Hall.
Bethany Higa, Writer March 16, 2016
Jacob Keeth shares insight into his duties, passions and experiences working as a senator of Hart Hall.

After voting, senator positions still open

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Of 15 available senator positions, six positions had no competition and three remain empty.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer March 15, 2016
Of 15 available senator positions, six positions had no competition and three remain empty.

SGA launches new student scholarship

Student Government Association will create a student committee to choose the recipients of the new scholarships.
Jana Eller, Office Manager March 15, 2016
Student Government Association will create a student committee to choose the recipients of the new scholarships.

Seven proposals passed

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The senate passed one constitutional amendment, one internal proposal and five student initiatives.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer March 7, 2016
The senate passed one constitutional amendment, one internal proposal and five student initiatives.

Proposals amount to $20,339.77

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Two internal proposals and four student initiatives were brought before the SGA senate.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer February 29, 2016
Two internal proposals and four student initiatives were brought before the SGA senate.

Which came first: the eagle or the egg?

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Horton’s floor, Zion, has been disqualified for not contacting SPA with the location of the Biola egg.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer February 24, 2016
Horton’s floor, Zion, has been disqualified for not contacting SPA with the location of the Biola egg.

Faculty discusses diversity with senate

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Senate shares various initiatives for diversity and the diversity liaison position.
Elijah Cohen, Writer February 23, 2016
Senate shares various initiatives for diversity and the diversity liaison position.

Snow Jackson freeze out Vera Ambrose

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Snow Jackson secures SGA leadership positions with 57.29 percent of the vote.
Grace Gibney, Writer February 19, 2016
Snow Jackson secures SGA leadership positions with 57.29 percent of the vote.

Candidates anticipate voting results

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Snow Jackson and Vera Ambrose express ways to improve SGA efficiency and connection with the student body.
Jocelyn Meza, Writer February 17, 2016
Snow Jackson and Vera Ambrose express ways to improve SGA efficiency and connection with the student body.