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SGA Rundown: Open proposals

SGA Rundown: Open proposals
Students request funds from SGA.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief November 18, 2021

Students asked SGA to fund a variety of proposals. This week, senators listened to several presentations and considered how much money to allocate. WOVEN CONFERENCE Students asked Senate to fund Woven, a spring leadership conference at Biola designed to help women weave their working lives and Great...

Biola Hub expands to connect alumni and students

Biola Hub expands to connect alumni and students
In an effort to expand student and alumni efforts Biola Hub is launching a mentorship function to its platform.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor November 17, 2021

In January 2020, Biola hub was launched to connect Biola alumni with a community network of other Biola grads. The app, which originally opened only to alumni, extended its outreach to Biola students on Nov. 8, aiming to create connections between students and alumni. A NEW WAY TO USE THE APP Alumni...

Crime Log Nov. 4 — Nov. 10

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
This crime log features multiple cases of hit and run property damage, vehicle theft, vandalism and battery.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 16, 2021

Hit and Run: Property Damage — Lot G Reported on Nov. 4 at 5:56 p.m., occurred between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. A hit and run occurred in the parking lot outside of Hope. A student reported damage to her car after returning to the parking lot. The case was reported with the Sheriff's Department and remains...

Politics Rundown: Biden signs infrastructure bill and meets with Xi Jinping

Politics Rundown: Biden signs infrastructure bill and meets with Xi Jinping
Bannon surrenders to FBI and Biden addresses violence against Native Americans.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief November 15, 2021

President Joe Biden signed a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill into law after lawmakers from both parties passed the bill in the Senate. The bill invests $65 billion into improving access to broadband Internet, water and electric systems along with road repair and maintenance. Biden explained that Americans...

Chimes News Quiz

Chimes News Quiz
Have you been following our coverage? Brush up on the biggest news stories of the past two weeks.
Julianna Foster, Staff Writer November 13, 2021

SGA Rundown: Mental health and holiday events

SGA Rundown: Mental health and holiday events
Senators talk first-generation student support and Christmas plans.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief November 11, 2021

Senators discussed FirstGen Week and continued planning for a Christmas event. This week, Chief of Campus Safety John Ojeisekhoba gave a presentation to the senators about campus safety and emergency preparedness.  SAFETY AND MENTAL HEALTH Ojeisekhoba detailed the steps he and Campus Safety take to...

SEID connects FirstGen students to career resources

SEID connects FirstGen students to career resources
First-generation week celebrates student accomplishments.
Monica Salazar-Jimenez and Caleb Jonker November 10, 2021

National FirstGen week began on Nov. 8 and continues until Nov. 12. In past years, Student Enrichment and Intercultural Development dedicated one day a year for FirstGen students, according to assistant director of SEID Lester Larios. In 2020, SEID hosted a full week of events online due to the COVID-19...

Biola’s giveaway hopes to diversify and enlarge campus numbers

Biola’s giveaway hopes to diversify and enlarge campus numbers
Following regulation changes Biola offers first-ever incentive program.
Monica Salazar-Jimenez, Opinions Editor November 9, 2021

On Oct. 27, Biola announced a giveaway for prospective students on Instagram. Biola plans to provide the winner with a full four-year tuition scholarship and three runner-ups with two "Believe Key" Disneyland passes. According to Vice President of Enrollment, Marketing and Communications Lee Wilhite,...

Politics Rundown: New vaccination measures, infrastructure bill passes

Politics Rundown: New vaccination measures, infrastructure bill passes
L.A. County releases vaccination rules and the House approves trillion-dollar bill.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief November 8, 2021

Los Angeles County released new COVID-19 vaccination rules aimed at stopping the spread of the coronavirus. Under this mandate, customers must show proof of vaccination to enter restaurants, salons, gyms and other indoor facilities. Any businesses that ignore these rules face warnings, then receive fines...

Biola Library serves students after a year of budget cuts

Biola Library serves students after a year of budget cuts
With lack of funding and staffing, the library navigates changes to its operation.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor November 5, 2021

Following a year of financial strife Biola made budget cuts, and the Biola Library was no exception. Dean of the Library Gregg Geary explained that Biola cut the library's budget by $400,00 dollars during the 2020-2021 school year. Entering the 2021-2022 school year Geary explained that Biola restored...

SGA Rundown: Christmas activities and student wellness

SGA Rundown: Christmas activities and student wellness
Senators discuss involvement opportunities and student support.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief November 4, 2021

The Student Government Association discussed student wellness and resilience throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. This week, senators planned Christmas activities to engage students during the holiday season. RESOURCES FOR STUDENT WELLNESS Dean of Student Wellness Lisa Igram gave a presentation on the...

Blackstone flooding prompts evacuation

Blackstone residents from rooms 215-229 were relocated to Thompson Hall temporarily as a result of the flooding.
Blanket accident triggers sprinkler.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief November 3, 2021

The second floor of Blackstone Hall was flooded with water after a resident’s blanket got tangled with a fire sprinkler on the ceiling. As the student attempted to free the blanket, the fire sprinkler was triggered, which set off fire alarms throughout the building. The resulting deluge released water...