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Crime Log — Nov. 27 – Dec. 4

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
This week’s crime log features a minor case of battery as well as vandalism and trespassing.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief December 4, 2018

Vandalism — Bookstore Restrooms Reported Nov. 27, 1:33 p.m., occurred prior to 1:33 p.m. An officer reported writing in black marker in the restrooms near the bookstore. Campus Safety contacted Facilities Management and requested the area to be cleaned. Campus Safety is continuing the investigation,...

Event creates place for unity in the middle of the gender role debate

Professor Old Testament Ronald Pierce speaks to students in the Collegium on Dec. 3 about his egalitarian views. Professor of Old Testament David Talley also shared his complementarian views at the same event.
Assignment for communications class allows for discussion on egalitarian and complementarian views.
Macie Cummings, News Editor (Fall 2018) December 4, 2018

A group of communication studies students hosted a discussion on the gender role debate that featured the viewpoints of two faculty members. Their event, “A Call to Unity: Egalitarian and Complementarian Views,” created a space for respectful dialogue between each side of the gender debate spectrum....

Analysis: Indonesian students find second home

Analysis: Indonesian students find second home
Local and national organizations are cultivating a comforting community for Indonesian Biola students.
Pierce Singgih, Editor-in-Chief (Fall 2019) December 3, 2018

(This story was originally published in print on Nov. 29, 2018) I was raised by Indonesian immigrants in the predominantly white desert suburb of Murrieta, California, where I had little exposure to a real Indonesian community. Apart from attending family gatherings and being raised with a unique heritage,...

What is making “Generation Z” stressed?

What is making “Generation Z” stressed?
Worries about current events weigh on the minds of young people.
Preet Christian, Freelance Writer December 3, 2018

(This story was originally published in print on Nov. 29, 2018) (Editor’s note: The author is a Resident Advisor in Hope South.) A recent Biola report shows that students, like many other young people, are experiencing stress due to academics, but also that problems with relationships may affect...

Biola adds fundraiser to tree lighting tradition

Photo Courtesy of Benjamin Lee/ THE CHIMES
Families, students and faculty members gathered on Metzger Lawn to participate in the decades-old tradition.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor December 1, 2018

Biola welcomed in the Christmas season Friday with a new fundraiser to supplement its annual Christmas Tree Lighting, a sparkling tradition of music, scripture and fake snow held on Metzger Lawn.   Staff, students, alumni and faculty joined the program to celebrate the season through a...

SGA Rundown: Senators reconsider funding New York Times subscriptions

The new SGA logo
The senate revisited bringing back the controversial newspaper subscriptions and hosted a presentation on student mental health data.
Austin Green, Managing Editor November 30, 2018

In its first meeting since Thanksgiving break, the Student Government Association senate had several crucial topics on the agenda. Those included a presentation on student mental health from dean of Student Wellness Lisa Igram, diversity training from student leadership advisors and a time to revisit...

Soaring Stories: ‘I am God’s Miracle’

Photo features Senior, Music performance major David Chung embracing another student with a wide smile
Music student David Chung shares the miraculous story of his blessings at Biola.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor November 29, 2018

Senior music performance major David Chung says that his college journey, while difficult, has also been miraculous. He states that he has faced obstacles in his visual impairment and financial difficulties, but that he has faced these obstacles not by himself, but with God. He is currently funded through...

Crime Log — Nov. 13 – Nov. 27

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
This week’s crime log features a possession of a firearm, as well as multiple trespassing and vandalism incidents.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief November 27, 2018

Trespassing — Tradewinds Apartments Reported Nov. 19, 2:38 p.m. A resident reported an individual digging through the trash cans behind the apartments. Officers made contact with the individual and asked them to leave the area. The individual left without further incident. Trespassing — University...

First November Career Month considered a success

Photo by Yehju Park / THE CHIMES
The Career Center’s first “November Career Month” offered numerous on-campus events focused on career exploration, experience and connection.
Lily Journey, Freelance Writer November 26, 2018

Students from various majors flocked to numerous events hosted by the Center for Career Development on Nov. 1-16 during Biola’s first Career Month. From the student leadership fair to company tours and recruiter panels, the two-week-long program gave students opportunities to explore career advancement....

Campus Safety, LASD release man suspected of attempting to bring gun onto campus

Los Angeles Sheriff's Department personnel examine evidence after arresting a man suspected of bringing a gun onto campus on Nov. 20, 2018.

UPDATE NOV. 20, 9:30 P.M.: This article was updated with information concerning the individual’s name, age and release from law enforcement custody. A man was arrested by Campus Safety and the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department near the La Mirada Boulevard entrance Tuesday night. Ben Coffman was...

Students report troubles with housing rental service

Courtesy of Melanie Kim
Students express concern over the company's alleged mistreatment to renters.
Macie Cummings, News Editor (Fall 2018) November 20, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Nov. 15, 2018. “DO NOT RENT A HOUSE FROM THEM. I don’t want any college students to be affected by them. Spread the word,” the post read in part. 2018 alumna Hannah Curran took to the Facebook group Overheard@Biola on Oct. 18 to express her concerns...

Thousand Oaks shooting devastation hits Biola

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The mass shooting at Borderline bar captures national attention as students from the area grapple with overwhelming loss.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager November 19, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Nov. 15, 2018. It was country college night at the Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks when former U.S. Marine David Long took the lives of 12 individuals in addition to his own in the second mass shooting to occur in the country in under two weeks....