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The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Crime Log ― Jan. 1 – Jan. 18

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This crime log features instances of vandalism and sexual harassment.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor January 18, 2022

Vandalism — Rosecrans Avenue  Occurred between Dec. 31 at 6 p.m. and Jan. 1. Damage occurred to the passenger side door frame of the car. No report was filed and the report was cleared by exception. Oral Copulation — On Campus Reported Jan. 10 at 9:13 a.m., occurred during the Fall 2021 semester.  Additional...

BREAKING: Biola Avenue flooded by broken water main

Brittany Ung // The Chimes
Several inches of water flooded the frontage road between the school and the off-campus apartments.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor August 29, 2021

Aug. 29, 11:21 p.m. update: Water has been restored to the houses on Biola Avenue. A broken water main caused waters to surge through Biola Avenue, the frontage road between campus and the off-campus apartments, on Sunday morning and early afternoon.  The flooding started at a home near Mansa...

Crime Log — Dec. 3 – Dec. 10

Crime Log — Dec. 3 – Dec. 10
Related cases of disturbing the peace, battery and trespassing were all reported at the Tradewinds Apartments.
Brittany Ung and Lily Journey December 10, 2019

Weapon(s) on School Grounds — University Drive Reported Dec. 6, 10:07 p.m., occurred Dec. 6, 10:07 p.m. Campus Safety officers reported two students with a sword. Officers made contact and determined that the sword was a prop weapon and not functional, so no actual crime had occurred. However,...

Crime Log ― Feb. 20 – March 5

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Vandalism, Trespassing, Grand Theft and Robbery make up this week's Crime Log.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 8, 2018

TRESPASSING ― GATEHOUSE #2 Reported Feb. 21, 4 a.m. An individual attempted to enter campus claiming he wanted to find a drinking fountain. The Campus Safety personnel denied him access due to his suspicious behavior, and observed him later hiding in the bushes. Officers made contact with the individual...

Parking problems ensue

Eliana Park/THE CHIMES
As drivers struggle to find parking off campus, students and administration work to find solutions.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer March 1, 2017
As drivers struggle to find parking off campus, students and administration work to find solutions.

Students need more off-campus housing

Cassidy Campos/THE CHIMES
Biola cannot ignore the massive demand from students for apartments.
Kristen M. Smith, Writer April 26, 2016
Biola cannot ignore the massive demand from students for apartments.