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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Crime Log — Nov. 5 – Nov. 12

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
Officers are investigating reports of stolen bicycles and damage to the tennis courts’ netting.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor November 12, 2019

Petty Theft — Hope Hall Reported Nov. 7, 7:15 p.m., occurred between Nov. 1, 7 p.m. and Nov. 2, 11:50 a.m. A student reported a locked bike taken from the Hope Hall bicycle rack. The investigation is active and has been reported to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. Furnishing Alcoholic Beverage(s)...

Journalism and Public Relations split into two departments

Journalism and Public Relations split into two departments
The department of Public Relations and Strategic Communications and the department of Digital Journalism and Media will both launch in Fall 2020.
Sophia Silvester, Staff Writer November 12, 2019

The Department of Media Journalism and Public Relations announced they will launch into two separate departments starting Fall 2020. Department chair Tamara Welter wrote in an email last week that this change will help each department focus more on their students. Professor of journalism Michael Longinow...

Midnight Madness 2019: men’s basketball redeems themselves

Biola Men's Basketball team holds up their trophy after winning the 3-point contest at Midnight Madness 2019.
The annual pep rally brought all the usual traditions back, introducing prospective students to Eagles athletics.
Lacey Patrick and Ashley Grams November 11, 2019

Red lights flooded the gym as students piled into the bleachers. They were welcomed by cheerleaders waving glittering pom-poms and music so loud it sent vibrations through the floor. The night began with performances by Biola’s dance team, cheer squad and the beloved Eddy the Eagle.  A WELCOME...

Students celebrate National FirstGen Day

Biola kicks off National FirstGen day by encouraging students to share their unique challenges and stories.
Biola’s growing number of FirstGen students commemorate their unique challenges and stories.
Jodie Stock November 8, 2019

This Friday, faculty and students shared moving stories about their experiences as FirstGen students at Biola’s third annual celebration of National FirstGen Day, organized by Student Enrichment and Intercultural Development. Biola defines FirstGen students as those whose parents did not complete an...

Veterans share testimonies at Veteran’s Chapel

Veterans share testimonies at Veteran’s Chapel
Two veterans tell of God’s faithfulness through their experience in the military.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief November 8, 2019

With Veterans Day just around the corner on Nov. 11, students gathered together this morning in Sutherland Auditorium to hear the testimonies of two veterans at the Image of God Veterans Chapel. The two veterans gave students a glimpse into their past and expressed hope for the future.  FOUCH’S JOURNEY Pastoral...

SGA Rundown: diversity matters

SGA Rundown: diversity matters
The student senate voted on proposals and discussed the importance of diversity.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief November 7, 2019

The Student Government Association piled into the conference room, ready to discuss this week’s proposals. The senate was not only able to discuss the benefits of the Student Congress On Racial Reconciliation Conference (SCORR), but Biola’s Chief Diversity Officer Tamra Malone also presented important...

Biola’s Health Center updates a new vaccination requirement

The Biola Health Center is requiring students to submit their vaccine records through the MedicatConnect website before March 1, 2020.
Students are required to submit their vaccine records before March 1, 2020.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor November 6, 2019

Last week, Biola’s Health Center sent out an email to all students on campus about the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccination requirement. Both returning and incoming traditional undergraduate and international students will have to upload vaccine records through the MedicatConnect website by...

Crime Log — Oct. 29 – Nov. 4

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
This week’s crime log features cases of trespassing, petty theft, hit and runs and more.
Maria Weyne, News Editor November 5, 2019

Battery — Bell Tower Reported Oct. 29, 9:01 p.m. A student reported a domestic disturbance in front of the Bell Tower. The two individuals involved are not affiliated with Biola and were given a trespass advisement.  Trespassing — Library  Reported Oct. 29, 9:38 p.m.  The same two individuals...

Pre-law club begins proceedings

The fledgling society kicked off with a mid-semester info meeting.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor November 5, 2019

The business building sustained an argument from senior cinema and media arts majors Selah Crisp and Sofia Silva on Monday night: that the pre-law club will foster a community of students pursuing a legal career. That’s an excerpt from the club’s mission statement, which was delivered by co-presidents...

Student workers given new jobs after grounds crew gets outsourced

Sophomore Kinesiology major Evan Peters works a morning shift with a leaf blower - a shift he will not have for long.
Grounds crew will be handled by a company named BrightView, moving student workers throughout facilities management.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief November 2, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 31, 2019). At 6 a.m., as the sun rose, senior business major Harrison Langer would begin his day as a grounds crew worker. Most mornings he would lug around a heavy leaf blower to clean the campus of debris. Other days, he traded his leaf blower...

Library introduces text message notices

Library introduces text message notices
The automated system also lets students request information, renew materials and check the status of certain items.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor November 1, 2019

For a growing population of smartphone savvy patrons, the library now offers text message notifications. The library has partnered with Shoutbomb, a third-party vendor based in Northern California, to text courtesy messages to students who opt-in.  MOBILE ORDER After signing up for the service via...

Alpha hosts 21st annual Candyland

Alpha hosts 21st annual Candyland
Alpha residents and SGA overcame budget concerns to keep the tradition going.
Sophia Silvester, Staff Writer October 31, 2019

On Halloween night, residents of Alpha Hall transformed the building into a collage of Candyland-themed sections, like Jolly goes to the movies, Grandma Nut goes to Hollywood and Mr. Mint goes to the art gallery. Residents dressed up too —the RAs came as crayons, Captain America supervised the jump...