Author: daletvalles
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Millions receive federal loan relief
By: Dalet Valles Published By: The Chimes Newspaper On Aug. 26, the Biden Administration announced a three-part plan to provide loan forgiveness to millions of students and graduates around the country. According to Forbes, student debt totals an estimate of $1.75 trillion, attributed to around half the population. The debt forgiveness plan will provide relief to those who…
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SGA: New order of business
By: Dalet Valles Published By: The Chimes Newspaper The Student Government Association kicked off the semester with its first meeting of the year on Sept. 1. SGA president Christie Macris, senior public relations and strategic communications major, and SGA vice president Andrew Cantelmi, psychology major, led the meeting with their constituents. Macris and Cantelmi gave preliminary information…
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An abundance of blessings set for the new semester
By: Dalet Valles Published By: The Chimes Newspaper The Fall 2022 Convocation marked the launch of the new semester and welcomed back returning students and faculty along with incoming students and 16 new faculty members. Students packed Chase gymnasium where Biola University’s President Barry Corey announced the annual theme for chapels this year, Abound. ABOUNDING IN FAITH The…
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Biola welcomes incoming students for fall 2022
By: Dalet Valles Published By: The Chimes Newspaper Biola University’s New Student Orientation kicked off on Aug. 25, celebrating the new semester and welcoming new students to the community. The university faced many challenges with enrollment throughout the pandemic and continues to face decreased enrollment rates. WELCOME WEEK RECAP Incoming freshmen and transfer students had the…
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Does the church follow the latest web design trend?
By: Dalet Valles The world of technology is rapidly changing with new advancements every day. The church, however, attempts to stay center, though it has been following changes to keep up with trends. Churches all around have sought out connections through online platforms — social media, YouTube and even their own websites. Some have the…
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Climate Change Challenge Certain Communities
Climate change is an ever-changing issue that affects the entire world, yet, it finds a way to narrow down to certain communities. The well-being of many is being attacked by dirty air, but it has become more evident in targeted communities. Air Pollution in Minority Communities Minority communities have been targets of unhealthy air for…
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Biola University Awards First-Ever Full Tuition Scholarship
By: Dalet Valles Published by: Biola News – Pressroom LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Biola University awarded its first-ever full-tuition scholarship to incoming student Caroline Flores-Ramirez from Laguna Hills, California today. Flores-Ramirez was announced as the winner of the scholarship at Biola’s Admitted Student Day on April 11, 2022. “Biola’s mission has remained steadfast since our founding —…
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Biola University Opens Stage for Students to Feature Works in Theater and Music
By: Dalet Valles Published by: Biola News – Pressroom LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Biola University’s year-long Celebration of Arts and Media, a series of events, symposiums and performances meant to honor the arts on campus, is in full swing. The university has gone to great lengths to create a valuable space where students can showcase their…
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New Discovery by Biola Researchers Shows Ability of Nanomolecules to Kill Viruses
By: Dalet Valles Published by: Biola News – Pressroom A cutting-edge discovery made by Biola University’s School of Science, Technology and Health students and faculty shows that molecular nanomachines can destroy viruses. The pandemic emphasized a need for new ways to combat viruses leading to two Biola professors conceptualizing a technique that resulted in advancement on how…