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Biola’s case rates continue to increase

Biola’s case rates continue to increase
President Corey held a town hall on Thursday evening in wake of recent COVID-19 surges.
Andi Basista, News Editor September 9, 2021

Biola University held a Town Hall meeting over Zoom on Thursday evening to encourage health and safety protocols. President Barry Corey opened the meeting with reassurance that the university will not revert to virtual classes. Director of the Student Health Center Sarah Templeton explained the significance...

SGA Rundown: Seeking senators and Biola Shares

SGA Rundown: Seeking senators and Biola Shares
Senators discuss recruitment methods and anticipate pop-up pantry.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor September 9, 2021

The Student Government Association met this afternoon to address empty senatorial seats and how Biola is combating food insecurity among students. Additionally, senators discussed extending time with constituents and began deliberating on whether or not to allow freshmen to run for senate.  SENATOR...

L.A. County sees a dip in hospitalizations as Biola’s case rate spikes

L.A. County sees a dip in hospitalizations as Biola’s case rate spikes
A new coronavirus variant emerges in California, though Southern California cases decrease overall.
Andi Basista, News Editor September 8, 2021

The delta variant took center stage over the last few months, accounting for nearly 99% of all new COVID-19 cases in the United States.. Now, a new potential problem arises, the mu variant.  The mu variant began circulating Los Angeles County in mid-June, according to the Los Angeles County Department...

Crime Log ― Aug. 24 – Sept. 7

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This crime log features cases of hit and runs, trespassing and furnishing alcohol to a minor.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor September 7, 2021

Hit and Run: Property Damage ― Lot S  Reported Aug. 27, occurred between Aug. 16, 10:20 a.m. and Aug. 27, 5 a.m. A hit and run on a parked car occurred at Lot S. The case is still active. Trespassing ― Beachcomber Apartments Reported Aug. 27, 11:23 a.m. Campus security engaged with a person...

Politics Rundown: Biden extends pause on student loans

Politics Rundown: Biden extends pause on student loans
The Biden Administration and Supreme Court move forward with new policies.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor September 6, 2021

STUDENT LOAN EXTENSION  On Aug. 6, the Biden Administration announced that the Department of Education will maintain a hold on federal student loans until Jan. 31, 2022. The press release stated this will be the last extension of the moratorium on student loans. Through the extension, President Biden...

Outbreak moves through heavily vaccinated nearby campus

Outbreak moves through heavily vaccinated nearby campus
Despite an 89% vaccination rate, Chapman University sees over 200 positive cases in first week.
Andi Basista, News Editor September 3, 2021

Many schools returned to in-person learning, transitioning away from virtual learning. While mask mandates at Biola University and other private institutions are in place due to the global pandemic, vaccination records are still of debate. All University of California campuses are requiring proof...

SGA Rundown: Senators discuss goals for the fall semester

SGA Rundown: Senators discuss goals for the fall semester
In the first senate meeting of the semester, SGA outlines plans for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor September 3, 2021

During the Student Government Association’s first meeting of the year, senators discussed the annual budget, responsibilities and potential student activities. With no senators representing Alpha and Stewart, SGA has empty seats in the senate room to begin the semester.  CONNECTING TO STUDENTS  Looking...

Biola sees a decrease in female transfer students

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Transfer enrollment rates drop across higher education.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor September 1, 2021

During the 2020–2021 school year, Biola admitted 100% of transfer applicants and 53% enrolled for the fall semester. On Aug. 31, a report released by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center found that college transfer enrollment rates dropped by 7.9% this spring. While female upward transfer...

‘We have left Americans behind’

‘We have left Americans behind’
Biden withdraws U.S. from Afghanistan after 20-year war.
Andi Basista, News Editor August 31, 2021

Taliban fighters celebrated with gunshots as they watched the final American cargo planes fly away, signifying the end of a 20-year war. On Aug. 31, President Joe Biden addressed the American people on his decision to withdraw all troops from Afghanistan. With the complete withdrawal of U.S. troops,...

COVID-19 cases spike among unvaccinated youth

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Public health officials raise concern over rising cases of coronavirus in children.
Andi Basista and Caleb Jonker August 30, 2021

Across the nation, children are headed back to school, and for many students that means returning to the classroom for the first time in over a year. Los Angeles County health officials are concerned over an increased trend in coronavirus cases in children not yet eligible to receive the vaccine. While...

BREAKING: Biola Avenue flooded by broken water main

Brittany Ung // The Chimes
Several inches of water flooded the frontage road between the school and the off-campus apartments.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor August 29, 2021

Aug. 29, 11:21 p.m. update: Water has been restored to the houses on Biola Avenue. A broken water main caused waters to surge through Biola Avenue, the frontage road between campus and the off-campus apartments, on Sunday morning and early afternoon.  The flooding started at a home near Mansa...

Students face “overwhelming” isolation, according to Sealls

Students face “overwhelming” isolation, according to Sealls
Two Biola students experienced a different kind of isolation while quarantining on campus.
Maria Weyne and Ashley Grams May 1, 2021

In early December, President Barry Corey announced that some students would be welcomed back to campus for the Spring of 2021. Students were made aware that to do so, taking biweekly COVID-19 tests and following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines would be mandatory.  EAGLES MIGRATE...