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Biola Veterans Association finds home in the SUB

Photo by Marlena Lang / THE CHIMES
The group, previously without a space of its own, will officially receive a room next spring.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief November 9, 2018

After spending over a year without a dedicated space, the Biola Veterans Association will have a room of its own—and about $15,000 to furnish it—in spring 2019. “WE UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER WHEN NO ONE ELSE REALLY DOES” Director of Commuter Life Katie Tuttle and coordinator of commuter life and...

Campus Safety arrests bike theft suspect

Two officers arrest a man on a campus safety vehicle
The suspect possessed knives, burglary tools and a bike believed to be stolen from off-campus.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief November 9, 2018

Updated: 4:30 p.m., Nov. 9. Campus Safety officers arrested a man suspected of bike theft in front of Chase Gym this Friday, Nov. 9, at about 12 p.m. The man had been spotted some bike racks on campus last week. Officers made contact with the man and banned him from campus. He returned this week,...

Chimes Weekly News Update on KBR The Torch (Nov. 9, 2018)

November 9, 2018

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, includes updates about a fallen tree in front...

Photo: Metzger Hall blocked off by fallen tree

workplace, Metzger Hall, after a tree fell in front the building on the morning of Nov. 9.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief November 9, 2018

UPDATE, 10:09 a.m.: The fallen tree has been removed, and the entrance to Metzger Hall has been opened. Part of a tree fell in front of Metzger Hall this morning, blocking off the entrance to the administrative building. No one was injured, and facilities workers are currently clearing the obstruction.

SGA Rundown: SCORR, GRITmas and more highlight open proposals week

The new SGA logo
The senate heard four more outside proposals and hosted Steve Rall of Bon Appétit.
Austin Green, Managing Editor November 9, 2018

After a prayer for those affected by the mass shooting late last night at Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks, California, a heavy-hearted Student Government Association senate got down to business in another open proposal meeting on Thursday. Senators heard four outside proposals to fund various...

Mosquito problems bite Biola

A student walks by the art department
A new, invasive species of the bug is giving students headaches in one of the school’s biggest infestation battles in years.
Austin Green, Managing Editor November 7, 2018

Ashley Logue is getting eaten alive. She is not the only one, either. The junior and her fellow art majors have been dealing with an infestation of mosquitoes in and around several lower campus art buildings over the past few weeks. These mosquitoes, from the Aedes genus, are more commonly known as...

Crime Log — Oct. 31 – Nov. 6

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
This week’s crime log features disturbing the peace and a bike theft in progress.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief November 6, 2018

Editor’s Note: Campus Safety will be loaning bicycle U-locks to students free of charge. Check out the Chimes’ coverage of the bike thefts here. Disturbing the Peace — Welch Apartments Reported Oct. 31, 8:04 p.m. A resident reported loud music coming from another room. Though the incident...

Airbnb customers deceived by other rental websites

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Some people were scammed by a false website that was posted on the Airbnb website.
Preet Christian, Freelance Writer November 6, 2018

After being scammed for a luxury rental home through “LA Exotic Life,” a fake rental site for homes, villas and cars, victims are urging residents of Southern California to use Airbnb as their primary host for rental homes and no other company listed on its website. According to ABC7, two people...

Soaring Stories: Behind the music of Angel Ramirez

Photo by Thecla Li / THE CHIMES
Angel Ramirez pulls back the curtain to a score of music, mentorship and missions.
Eliana Park, Freelance Writer November 5, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Nov. 1, 2018. Since the release of his three singles “Back to Earth,” “Lonely Boy” and “The Hard Way,” singer-songwriter Angel Ramirez has generated a cumulative total of over 10,000 streams on Spotify. MUSIC AS A MILESTONE Behind the heart...

Design class behind last semester’s swings returns

Photo Courtesy of @biolauniversity / INSTAGRAM
A design class draws inspiration from an internet music genre to create a new hammock experience.
Thecla Li, Managing Editor November 2, 2018

Last semester, the art department let the people swing. This semester, art students are redefining nap time. The area that was occupied by swings last spring 2018 has returned this fall, with hammocks. Students can take a study break or a nap on the new hammock pop-up on the south side of campus thanks...

14 bicycles stolen from Biola

Photo by Thecla Li / THE CHIMES
After multiple petty theft incidents, Campus Safety offers free locks to students.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief November 2, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Nov. 1, 2018. Daisy Krigbaum has had her bike stolen. Twice. The most recent theft occurred on Sept. 30 in the middle of the day. The junior philosophy major says that although she had a U-lock for her Schwinn mountain bike, she was late to a meeting...

Chimes Weekly News Update on KBR The Torch (Nov. 2, 2018)

November 2, 2018

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 News Editor Isabelle Thompson, includes updates about bike thefts, Candyland, Torrey...