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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

SGA Rundown: Proposal for mailbox passes

The new SGA logo
After finishing their discussion on SGA mailboxes, senators consider past and future events.
Rebecca Mitchell, Freelance Writer November 2, 2018

In returning to the discussion on Student Government Association mailboxes, senators passed the proposal in full after a discussion that took 30-40 minutes. The senate also debriefed various topics, such as the recent Gospel and social justice Duologue and the possibility of hosting an “adulting”...

The Candyland tradition enters its second decade, serving over 1,200

Photo by Amber Chen / THE CHIMES
Candyland’s 20th anniversary sticks with its roots to serve local children.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor November 1, 2018

With the help of several volunteers, a temporarily transformed Alpha Hall welcomed 1200-1300 members of the local community to this year’s Candyland. For the event's 20th anniversary, families once again chose Biola as a safe and caring option for trick-or-treating. STEPPING INTO CANDYLAND This year’s...

Pittsburgh shooting leaves devastation

Tree of life synagogue
A mass shooting occurred in Pittsburgh on Oct. 27, leaving 11 people dead in a Jewish synagogue.
Brooke Torres, Freelance Writer November 1, 2018

An elderly Jewish congregation was attending their usual Saturday morning service on Oct. 27 when the shooter, identified as 46-year-old Robert D. Bowers, opened fire with an AR-15-style assault rifle. 11 people inside of the synagogue were shot and killed. Bowers then exited the synagogue, where he...

Crime Log ― Oct. 23 – Oct. 31

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
Petty theft, disturbing the peace, property damage and vandalism make up this week’s crime log.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager October 31, 2018

Petty Theft ― Library Reported Oct. 23, 10:59 p.m., occurred between 10:40 p.m. and 10:57 p.m. A student reported their unlocked scooter stolen. The case was not referred to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department but remains active. Disturbing the Peace ― Hope Hall Reported Oct. 23, 11:31...

Lyft nightmare instills fear in students looking for rides

Lyft nightmare instills fear in students looking for rides
A Lyft driver was arrested on sexual assault charges in LA on Oct. 2.
Melissa Fuentes, Freelance Writer October 29, 2018

The Los Angeles Police Department arrested a Lyft driver on suspicion of rape on Oct. 2. 37-year-old Octavio Gomez was arrested after allegedly raping a woman he drove home from a Van Nuys pub. Police said the women ordered Gomez’s Lyft after leaving a bar around 10 p.m. on Oct. 2, and when he dropped...

Punk ‘n’ Pie 2018: let’s taco bout it

Photo by Thecla Li / THE CHIMES
“Daniel, Connor and the Taco Boys” took first place for their second year in a row at the 2018 annual Punk ‘n’ Pie event.
Isabelle Thompson and Micah Kim October 26, 2018

Students and parents gathered for a special treat on Metzger Lawn as the 2018 Punk ‘n’ Pie talent show kicked off family weekend on Friday. “Daniel, Connor and the Taco Boys” claimed Punk ‘n’ Pie victory for the second straight year with taco-related themes in their band music. The...

3-year-old wandering street near campus returned to mother

Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies from the La Mirada substation return a 3-year-old girl to her mother on Oct. 26, 2018.
A “good Samaritan” saw the toddler alone and called 911, the LASD says.
Austin Green, Managing Editor October 26, 2018

Just after 10 a.m. Friday morning, a 3-year-old girl was found wandering alone alongside La Mirada Boulevard near the Tacuba Drive intersection one block from Biola’s campus, according to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. A woman who the LASD calls a “good Samaritan” saw the toddler and...

Fall Career Expo expands to accommodate 64 booths

Fall Career Expo expands to accommodate 64 booths
Students learn about internships and possible job opportunities at the semi-annual event.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager October 25, 2018

The event tent by Flour Fountain buzzed with activity as students wound their way through the maze of business representatives who showed up for the Career Expo on Wednesday. Returning for its third consecutive year, Biola’s Fall Career Expo gave students the opportunity to learn more about internships...

SGA Rundown: Mailbox, FirstGen initiatives spark debate

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Two extended discussions on proposals highlighted senate’s post-SGA Chapel meeting.
Austin Green, Managing Editor October 25, 2018

For the first time during the current school year, the Student Government Association senate could not reach a consensus on a proposal, instead moving to table an initiative from president Sierra McCoy and vice president of community relations Katy Hendricks for next week’s meeting. The senate also...

SGA hosts “One-Sided: A wake up call to our own insecurities”

Courtesy of the Student Government Association
At AfterDark, SGA speaks on the importance of mental health and social image.
Macie Cummings, News Editor (Fall 2018) October 25, 2018

The Student Government Association took to the chapel stage during AfterDark as a part of the SGA chapel. They choose to highlight and speak on an aspect of mental health regarding the way people portray themselves to the world. SGA CHAPEL FACILITATES DISCUSSION Hope senator and sophomore public relations...

Crime Log — Oct. 16 – Oct. 23

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
This week’s crime log features petty theft, trespassing and vandalism.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief October 23, 2018

Trespassing — Lot R Reported Oct. 17, 11:50 a.m. A student reported an individual yelling in the area. Officers made contact with the individual and asked the person to leave, which they did without further incident. Disturbing the Peace — Lot K Reported Oct. 19, 12:18 a.m. A student reported...

RAs, the superheroes of dorm life

Sophomore Intercultural Studies Major and Thompson Hall RA Erica Manhe is ready to welcome her residents to her room at any time.
By providing numerous services to the Biola community, RAs create a lasting impact on their residents.
Angela Hom, Freelance Writer October 23, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Oct. 18, 2018. Resident Advisors walk past students in the hall, the Caf and from class to class. They are students like the rest of us, but their commitment to resident life sets them apart from the student body. The care they place into every task...