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The Chimes

Campus Safety brings earthquake simulator to Biola

Campus Safety brings earthquake simulator to Biola
Earthquake simulator prepares students for Southern California earthquakes.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor October 5, 2018

Campus Safety brought an earthquake simulator to Fluor Fountain on Oct. 2 to better prepare students who were unaccustomed to earthquake-prone Southern California. All students were welcome to participate in the 18-second simulation of a 6.7 magnitude earthquake. Big Shaker Enterprises, which supplied...

SGA Rundown: Athletics, commuters and the SUB highlight last meeting before Torrey weekend

The new SGA logo
The senate hosted a passionate presentation from Commuter Life and passed two proposals from SGA President Sierra McCoy.
Austin Green, Managing Editor October 4, 2018

The Student Government Association senate set out Thursday to take care of some familiar business in an unfamiliar place. The senate moved its meeting to the Lehman Board Conference room in Metzger Hall as their normal space in the Student Union Building was temporarily transformed into a backstage area...

Campus Safety alerts students after ‘transient activity’ at Biola

Campus Safety alerts students after ‘transient activity’ at Biola
Students are advised through email to exercise caution around La Mirada.
Macie Cummings and Isabelle Thompson October 4, 2018

On Oct. 4, Campus Safety sent a mass email to Biola students informing them of potential danger posed by “transient individuals.” Students were advised to act cautiously around parking lots and shopping centers near Rosecrans and Valley View where the individuals have been known to congregate. This...

A new Evening with the Stars

Left to right: Senior business administration major Ashley Moschetti, president of the Biola Entrepreneurship Society, moderates a panel with alumnae founder of Illuminate International Jordan Perkins and founder of Youniquely_Made Karissa Le. Perkins and Le won previous startup competitions and came to share their experiences.
Startup Competition adds a new workshop to showcase previous years’ winners.
Macie Cummings, News Editor (Fall 2018) October 3, 2018

The Business Startup Competition added a new workshop to its itinerary with the addition of Evening with the Stars on Oct. 1. This allowed prospective Startup Competition participants to attend a question-and-answer style workshop, where they got to hear from previous competition winners. The winners...

Crime Log — Sept. 25 – Oct. 2

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
Three bicycle thefts dominate this week’s Crime Log.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief October 2, 2018

Minor in Possession of Tobacco/Paraphernalia — Alpha Hall Reported Sept. 28, 11:10 p.m., occurred prior to 11:10 p.m. Student Development reported a student for possession of tobacco in Alpha Hall. Campus Safety officers investigated the report and cleared it, though a citation was issued. Campus...

Blackstone Cafe delivery service cancelled due to lack of profit

Photo depicts a Blackstone Cafe Worker cooking on the hotplate.
Campus dining sees drop in revenue during first year of profit-split between Bon Appétit and Biola.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief October 1, 2018

Last fall, two students came to Bon Appétit with an idea for a service that would let customers request food to be delivered anywhere on campus. Their idea came to fruition in January, with Tapingo users able to order from Eagles’ Nest and Blackstone Cafe by pressing the newly active delivery tab. Just...

Soaring Stories: Global student Baillie Myers redefines her Identity at Biola

Global student sophomore Baillie Myers
Global student talks about her struggle transitioning from Mexico to the Biola environment.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager September 29, 2018

As if adjusting to college life is not hard enough, global student Baillie Myers also had to become accustomed to American culture upon moving from Puebla Mexico to Biola, her freshman year. While the sophomore psychology major is technically an American citizen, she has always felt her real home...

Caf banquet hall renamed to honor Korean evangelist

Photo Features the Korean Children's Choir. The performance featured traditional Korean performance aspects such as Pungmul, a dance that utilizes drums, dancing and singing.
Chapel celebrated Billy Kim and included a performance by Korean Children’s Choir.
Macie Cummings, News Editor (Fall 2018) September 28, 2018

Biola Hour celebrated Korean culture with a performance from the Korean Children’s Choir from the Far East Broadcasting Company as well as hearing from Christian evangelist Billy Kim on Sept. 28. Kim is renowned around Korea for his ministry, and is currently president of the FEBC-Korea. To...

The little dorm that could: Blackstone wins Nationball 2018

Photo by Michael Nerud / THE CHIMES
The newest dorm on campus came out on top for the first time as they beat Horton in the championship round.
Isabelle Thompson and Macie Cummings September 28, 2018

Amid deafening noise inside Chase Gymnasium, Blackstone Hall won the Nationball championship for the first time. Horton Hall faced Blackstone in an intense 10-minute final round of dodgeball before the referees declared the northernmost dorm on campus the 2018 winners. As the white-clad Blackstone...

SGA Rundown: Senate passes three proposals, hosts DBC

The new SGA logo
A visit from Biola’s president and a voting period on open proposals highlighted a busy senate meeting.
Austin Green, Managing Editor September 27, 2018

After the school year’s first open proposal day last week, Thursday’s Student Government Association senate meeting gave senators a chance to vote on the three outside proposals, all of which would fund existing campus events. Before the voting period, however, some special guests arrived to the...

Students react to the transformed Calvary Chapel

Students react to the transformed Calvary Chapel
The Biola community is divided upon the unveiling of new art renovations.
Sung Min (Sam) Lee, Freelance Writer September 27, 2018

Calvary Chapel, which serves as a hub for those seeking to fulfill their chapel credits or to find solace, underwent some major changes last summer. Massive renovations were completed early this semester, replacing the white and gray color scheme with stained glass and gold accents, complete with a golden...

Crime Log ― Sept. 18 – 25

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
Petty theft and disturbing the peace make up this week’s Crime Log.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager September 25, 2018

Petty Theft ― Rosecrans Apartment #5 Reported Sept. 20, 12 p.m, occurred Sept. 20, 11 a.m. A student reported a stolen bag of clothes that was left by the garage. A report has been made to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. The case remains active. Disturbing the Peace ― Hope Hall Reported...