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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...

Crime Log―Oct. 18–Nov. 2

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
This crime log features cases of extortion and theft, as well as a fire alert.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor November 2, 2021

Petty Theft  — Lot K Reported Oct. 19 at 4:01 p.m. The incident occurred between Oct. 8 and Oct. 9. A student reported that property was taken from the parking structure outside Alpha Hall. The case was forwarded to the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department and remains active. Obscene or Threatening...

Politics Rundown: Homeless cleared, Biden considers reparations and the US economy

Politics Rundown: Homeless cleared, Biden considers reparations and the US economy
L.A. officials address housing for veterans, while the Biden administration moves toward economic decisions.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor November 1, 2021

On Nov. 1, bulldozers arrived to clear a homeless encampment from the area surrounding the Veterans Affairs campus in Los Angeles County. Officials took action following several months of outreach to roughly 40 veterans living outside the Veterans Affairs campus, according to the Los Angeles Times. The...

Chimes News Quiz

Chimes News Quiz
Have you been following our coverage? Brush up on the biggest news stories of the past two weeks.
Julianne Foster October 29, 2021

SGA Rundown: Senators gear up for the holidays

SGA Rundown: Senators gear up for the holidays
Senators discuss Christmas events and hear from President Corey.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief October 28, 2021

The Student Government Association discussed how to engage the student body through campus holiday activities. This week, senators considered Christmas events to give students the chance to relax as well as serve. HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES  Senators discussed the return of Biola’s Christmas tree lighting...

California bill provides free feminine hygiene products in public schools

California bill provides free feminine hygiene products in public schools
The new California bill recognizes that access to feminine hygiene products is a basic human right.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor October 27, 2021

On Oct. 8 California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 367 into action. The bill, also called the “Menstrual Equity for All Act of 2021,” requires publicly funded schools to provide free feminine hygiene products to all students.  BILL REQUIREMENTS Assembly Bill 367 builds off of a previously...

Biola announces early admission giveaway

Biola announces early admission giveaway
The university will be handing out three Disneyland passes and one free four-year tuition scholarship to one student who applies early to Biola.
Andi Basista, News Editor October 27, 2021

On Oct. 25, Biola Admissions announced they will be giving away “The Ultimate Biola Experience” for early applicants who apply before Dec. 1. As an incentive, Biola will be selecting one individual for free four-year tuition. The three runner-ups will receive Disneyland Believe Key passes—one for...