New school year brings new calendar
Among other changes, students can expect a longer summer and an earlier spring break.
Senators prepare for student discussions
SGA listens to three presentations and one internal proposal.
Responses vary on Torrey’s unexpected changes
Torrey conference directors offer students rest while still promoting conference.
Less students fined after chapel reduction
Eliminated make-ups and reduced chapel credits relieves students.
CFM returns to Spiritual Development
In spring 2016, Christian Formation and Ministry and Spiritual Development will merge.
![Gary Friesen during his session in Chase Gym last Torrey Conference (2014). | Marika Adamopoulos/THE CHIMES [file photo]](https://chimesnewspaper.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Session-2_MA-8416-900x600.jpg)
Spiritual Development reduces chapel requirements
After an evaluation of previous chapel attendance and makeups, students now have a reduced amount of chapels and conferences to attend each semester.
Chapel requirement change benefits students
Students respond to the recent change in chapel credit requirements.
New chapel policy levies student schedules
Despite its appearances, the policy change limits the student body’s options and fails to consider key components of the Biola community.
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