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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

SGA learns parliamentary procedures

Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor • April 2, 2018

The Student Government Association met for a brief meeting to discuss parliamentary procedures, senator training, the student arrest and an Azusa Pacific University email. Hope senator Chris Sandino went over parliamentary procedures, based on Robert’s Rules of Order, after sharing a handbook...

Administration seeks to protect undocumented students through legislation

A woman holding a sign calling for a clean "Dream" act during a march.
With DACA set to expire, administration supports immigration reform alternatives.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • February 21, 2018

dministration announced its intentions to uphold the protections extended to immigrant students, faculty and staff in California Assembly Bill 21 on Jan. 30. PROTECTION UNDER THE LAW The bill, approved by California Governor Jerry Brown on Oct. 5, requires institutions of higher education like...

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...

Biola makes changes to academic journals

The Great Commission Research journal will be cut this summer due to prioritization.
New publisher to improve Biola’s branding and international scope.
Quinn Gorham, Staff Writer • November 15, 2017

In an effort to benefit Biola’s branding, administration made the decision to outsource three of its academic journals, while cutting the Great Commission Research journal this summer. JOURNALS MOVED The decision to move the journals to a separate publisher came on the heels of the academic...

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.

Earthquake simulator shakes up students

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Participants brave a 7.8 quake simulation to put preparation into practice.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • October 18, 2017
Participants brave a 7.8 quake simulation to put preparation into practice.

Refresh on web accessibility standards

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Departments work to meet government’s web requirements.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer • September 20, 2017
Departments work to meet government’s web requirements.

Senators lengthily discuss proposals

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SGA passes two open proposals and hears two internal proposals.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer • April 4, 2017
SGA passes two open proposals and hears two internal proposals.

UCM hires new branding agency

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In light of conflicting values, UCM chooses a new firm for rebranding project.
Jana Eller, Office Manager • March 14, 2017
In light of conflicting values, UCM chooses a new firm for rebranding project.

Gov. Brown presents financial dilemma

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Private colleges converse with legislators to oppose a cut to the Cal Grant.
Jana Eller, Office Manager • March 8, 2017
Private colleges converse with legislators to oppose a cut to the Cal Grant.

UCM petitions Gov. Brown’s budget

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Future Cal Grant recipients may have their scholarship cut.
Jana Eller, Office Manager • February 23, 2017
Future Cal Grant recipients may have their scholarship cut.

Music regulation revisited: responses a year later

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Students voice their opinions on coffee shop rule.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • December 6, 2016
Students voice their opinions on coffee shop rule.
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