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The Chimes

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 22, 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...

New ‘Jesus Saves’ banner replaces one ripped by windstorm

Photo depicts a birds eye view drone image of the Jesus Saves Parking Structure
A new banner and five-year agreement is put in place for canvas on the parking structure.
Macie Cummings, News Editor (Fall 2018) October 22, 2018

Parking structure S on lower campus is known for hosting the large ‘Jesus Saves’ canvas banner. However, when fierce winds hit last spring, the canvas was torn and partially taken down and only a fragment remained for the duration of the semester. The 38-foot-4-inch by 59-foot-2-inch banner was...

Chimes Weekly News Update on KBR The Torch (Oct. 19, 2018)

October 22, 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, and includes updates about mental health, the Crime...

Intramural center construction scheduled to begin next semester

Intramural center construction scheduled to begin next semester
The long awaited intramural center begins next semester despite delays with La Mirada.
Macie Cummings, News Editor (Fall 2018) October 22, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Oct. 18, 2018. Anticipation for the new intramural center has been rising as students await the new space to play, compete and use for future events. The 120-by-120-foot structure will be larger than the floor in Chase Gymnasium, big enough for two basketball...

Students register as midterm election approaches

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Here is some helpful information as students prepare to vote in the 2018 midterm election.
Preet Christian, Freelance Writer October 19, 2018

On Nov. 6, the midterm elections in the United States will take place. With millennials making up over a quarter of the eligible voting population in 2016, students will have the opportunity to greatly influence the outcome.   VOTER REGISTRATION IS IMPORTANT Every citizen in the United States is...

SGA Rundown: final preparations made for SGA Chapel

The new SGA logo
The new-look SGA chapel will take place during AfterDark and focus on mental health.
Austin Green and Rebecca Mitchell October 19, 2018

Before Thursday’s Student Government Association senate meeting got underway, senior vice president Katherine Davis broke the senators into groups so they could pray for each other and help each other discern what burdens to give to God at the halfway point of the semester. It would set the tone...

Student Development takes closer look at anxiety and depression

Photoillustration by Rafik Abousoliman / THE CHIMES
With a national increase of mental health issues, the department launches a new committee to support students.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief October 18, 2018

This is part three of a three-part series on mental health. Parts one and two can be found here and here. This story was originally published in print on Oct. 18, 2018. As the dean of Student Wellness, Lisa Igram sometimes meets with students feeling depressed, anxious or lonely. Many times, she says,...

Walk for Freedom seeks to bring awareness to human trafficking

Abolish slavery everywhere, forever; walk for freedom
This modern slavery protest brings a voice to the voiceless.
Pierce Singgih, Editor-in-Chief (Fall 2019) October 17, 2018

A21 is an Australian non-profit organization that focuses on ending modern slavery. This Saturday, it is hosting the Walk For Freedom in Santa Ana, California, as part of worldwide protest to spread awareness for human trafficking and to let those caught in slavery know that people stand with them in...

Chimes Weekly News Update on KBR The Torch (Oct. 12, 2018)

This Weekly News Update features Fiesta Latina, Torrey Solidarity and the Crime Log.
October 17, 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, and includes updates about Torrey Conference, athletic...

Crime Log ― Oct. 9 – Oct.17

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
Threatening phone calls, trespassing and petty theft make up this week’s Crime Log.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager October 17, 2018

Obscene or Threatening Phone Calls ― Emerson Hall Reported Oct. 9, 3:30 p.m., occurred between 3:20 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. A student worker received and reported threatening phone calls. Campus Safety made contact with the student to make sure they were safe before writing up a report. A report was...