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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

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...

Beyond, the future for generations

Jacob Knopf/ THE CHIMES
Next year’s Torrey topic has yet to be determined, with current planners recouping and regrouping.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer • October 26, 2016
Next year’s Torrey topic has yet to be determined, with current planners recouping and regrouping.

Wage raise will affect future student workers

Infographic by Tony Flores/THE CHIMES
Nearly all student workers impacted as minimum wage increases to $15 by 2022.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer • April 13, 2016
Nearly all student workers impacted as minimum wage increases to $15 by 2022.

Working does not point to lower GPA

Infographic by Emily Hayashida/THE CHIMES
A survey of working undergraduate students show they feel working has little effect on their grades.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer • December 9, 2015
A survey of working undergraduate students show they feel working has little effect on their grades.

Behind the black visors

Junior pre-health care professional major Christina Chin holds up a tray at the Biola Café. | Johnathan Burkhardt/THE CHIMES
Cafeteria workers serve Biola community in challenging environment.
Monica Kochan, Writer • November 13, 2014
Cafeteria workers serve Biola community in challenging environment.

Students of the silver screen

Ryan Grant (‘06) both acts in and works behind the scenes on the film. | Courtesy Ryan Schneider
Alumni reflect on Biola’s influence in wake of independent film premier.
Jessica Reynolds, Writer • November 12, 2014
Alumni reflect on Biola’s influence in wake of independent film premier.

Hands Around Biola : Event Services

Junior business major Josh Morris has been working with event services since his freshman year. "Most of the time I feel like I'm not seen, that I'm just another facilities worker. I don't mind that part of it, it's kind of nice to be under the radar a little bit," Morris said. | Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES
A glimpse into the lives of those working in event services.
Jenna Schmidt, Writer • September 2, 2014
A glimpse into the lives of those working in event services.