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Hope Hall welcomes ‘Mr. Icy’

Hope Hall welcomes ‘Mr. Icy’
Hope Hall’s SGA senator succeeds in securing an ice machine for the hall’s kitchen.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor February 27, 2019

Hope Hall residents got a special Valentine’s Day gift this year. On Feb. 14., the residence hall finally succeeded in installing a new ice machine. The ice machine currently sits in the kitchen lounge, waiting to be used by students. PROCESS Gabrielle Morris, Hope Hall’s Student Government Association...

Crime Log — Feb. 19 – Feb. 26

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This week’s Crime Log features a handful of petty thefts and a fight not involving students.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief February 26, 2019

Trespassing — Gatehouse #1 Reported Feb. 20, 4:16 p.m. A gate attendant reported a homeless individual wandering onto campus. Officers made contact with the person and redirected them without further incident. Petty Theft — Lot S Reported Feb. 22, 11:02 a.m., occurred between Feb. 14, 5 p.m....

EXCLUSIVE: Housefires to lead worship at 2019 Missions Conference

EXCLUSIVE: Housefires to lead worship at 2019 Missions Conference
The Atlanta-based band replaces Kings Kaleidoscope as conference worship leaders.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor February 25, 2019

Worship at this year’s Missions Conference will have a new sound. Housefires, a band known for songs like “Good Good Father,” “Build My Life” and “Yes and Amen,” will lead worship during the conference’s main sessions on March 20-21. Antioch Fullerton’s worship team will handle...

Campus Safety refines its emergency medical responses

Campus Safety refines its emergency medical responses
Campus Safety’s emergency line responds to everything from sports injuries to heart attacks.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor February 23, 2019

When the unexpected strikes Biola, all eyes are on Campus Safety. In addition to responding to a recent wave of bike theft and transient individuals, the department is also responsible for handling emergency medical calls. Upon receiving a medical emergency call, officers are trained to ask questions...

Chimes Weekly News Update on KBR The Torch (Feb. 22, 2019)

February 22, 2019

Every week, the Chimes partners with Biola’s student-run radio, KBR The Torch, to give an update on weekly news. This week’s podcast features host and Chimes Arts & Entertainment Editor Pierce Singgih and Chimes Editor-in-chief Christian Leonard, and includes updates about the annual Student...

Senate considers past and new proposals

Senate considers past and new proposals
Senators revisit a tabled proposal from last week in addition to three new proposals.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager February 21, 2019

This week, senators focused their attention on a proposal for adding coordinator and controller positions to the Student Government Association staff, providing students with academic planners as well as boosting athletic spirit. SGA president Sierra McCoy also laid out further plans for the SGA remodel....

Spanish professor launches new language program

Spanish professor launches new language program
The Language Exchange Program encourages conversation and relationships between employees and students.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor February 20, 2019

A new language program launched this semester pairs 14 Spanish-speaking employees from food and maintenance services on campus with 14 students from Spanish classes to engage in conversation about language and culture.   Assistant professor of modern languages Itzel Reyes launched a new language...

Crime Log — Feb. 12 – Feb. 19

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A string of burglaries near the off-campus apartments marks this week’s Crime Log.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief February 19, 2019

Grand Theft — Tropicana Apartments Reported Feb. 15, 9:49 a.m., occurred between 1:15 a.m. and 1:19 a.m. A student reported their backpack stolen out of their unlocked vehicle. The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department came to take a report, and during the course of the investigation Campus Safety found...

Hope Hall floor tours training community for former gang members

Hope Hall floor tours training community for former gang members
Hope’s North Star community takes the opportunity to visit the Homeboy Industries.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor February 19, 2019

On Feb. 15, North Star, a women’s floor on Hope Hall, journeyed to the Homeboy Industries, a Christian youth program that focuses on former gang members. LEARNING Father Greg Boyle, the pastor of Dolores Mission Church, started the rehabilitation program to help rehabilitate former Los Angeles gang...

SCORR organizers talk ‘Legacy’

SCORR organizers talk ‘Legacy’
Conference event organizers discuss the theme and behind-the-scenes process.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager February 16, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 14, 2019). With the annual Student Congress On Racial Reconciliation conference coming on Feb. 21-23, conference leaders and volunteers are eager for students to dive into this year’s theme of “Legacy.” COMMUNITY IMPORTANCE For attendees...

New chapel series focuses on the theme holy spirit “Poured Out”

New chapel series focuses on the theme holy spirit “Poured Out”
A new chapel series called “Poured Out” will focus on extended time of worship through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit.
Emily Law, Freelance Writer February 15, 2019

On Sunday night, the dimmed lights of Chase Gymnasium created an atmosphere of community as a band from Los Angeles-based church Restauracion Total Los Angeles led the students in a time of prayer and worship during Singspiration. Oscar Merlo, the director of the Center for the Study of the Work and...

Students explain how Biola addresses disabilities

Students explain how Biola addresses disabilities
Two students share their gratitude for the Learning center along with incredible messages.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer February 15, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 14, 2019). Chad Ross should not have been able to walk or hear. But he ran cross country and reads lips. “A lot of people view my lack of hearing as a disability. It is not,” Ross said. Besides his own initiative, some of Ross’ transition...