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The Chimes

Chimes News Quiz

Chimes News Quiz
Have you been following our coverage? Brush up on the biggest news stories of the past two weeks.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief February 18, 2022

Students face “overwhelming” isolation, according to Sealls

Students face “overwhelming” isolation, according to Sealls
Two Biola students experienced a different kind of isolation while quarantining on campus.
Maria Weyne and Ashley Grams May 1, 2021

In early December, President Barry Corey announced that some students would be welcomed back to campus for the Spring of 2021. Students were made aware that to do so, taking biweekly COVID-19 tests and following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines would be mandatory.  EAGLES MIGRATE...

Hot water pipe burst causes water outage

Hot water pipe burst causes water outage
Facilities Management estimated the repair will take two to three days.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor February 13, 2020

An underground hot water pipe between Lot K and the creek on University Drive burst this morning, causing a water outage in several of the upper campus residence halls and apartments. Director of the Physical Plant Jerrel Haugen estimated the leak will be fixed in two to three days. Facilities Management...

Crime Log — Jan. 29 – Feb. 2

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This week’s crime log includes one fraudulent call and multiple cases of trespassing.
Micah Kim and Lacey Patrick February 5, 2020

Obtaining Property, Labor or Services by False Pretenses — Blackstone Hall Reported Jan. 29, 12:01 p.m., occurred at 11:45 a.m. A student reported receiving a fraudulent phone call asking for their personal information. This case is an active investigation. Trespassing — Rosecrans Apt. 4 Reported...

Crime Log — Nov. 20 – Dec. 2

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Related cases of petty theft and trespassing lead to an arrest.
Victoria Chiang, Copy Editor December 2, 2019

Disturbing the Peace — Blackstone Hall Reported Nov. 23, 1:28 a.m. A student reported loud music coming from a room in Blackstone Hall. Officers made contact with the individual and told them to keep the volume down. There were no further complaints.  Hit and Run — Biola Avenue Reported Nov....

Crime Log — Nov. 5 – Nov. 12

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Officers are investigating reports of stolen bicycles and damage to the tennis courts’ netting.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor November 12, 2019

Petty Theft — Hope Hall Reported Nov. 7, 7:15 p.m., occurred between Nov. 1, 7 p.m. and Nov. 2, 11:50 a.m. A student reported a locked bike taken from the Hope Hall bicycle rack. The investigation is active and has been reported to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. Furnishing Alcoholic Beverage(s)...

Crime Log ― Oct. 9 — Oct. 15

Crime Log ― Oct. 9 — Oct. 15
This week’s Crime Log includes one case of furnishing alcohol to a minor, two thefts and other petty crimes.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor October 15, 2019

Lot S — Furnishing alcoholic beverages to a minor Reported on Oct. 9, 12:23 p.m., started an investigation on Oct. 10, 5:13 p.m.  Three students were found drinking on campus near the parking structure Lot S. It was later revealed that one of the students had supplied alcohol to the others who...

Art installation spotlights facilities management workers

Art installation spotlights facilities management workers
Students’ photography project shows the caring hearts of four facilities management employees.
Rachel Gaugler, Freelance Writer April 22, 2019

When he is spotted in Stewart Hall, students line up to have even the briefest conversation with him. That is how junior psychology major Alyssa Jupiter described Marcus Bonat. As the last few weeks of the semester approach, six students took it upon themselves to create a project that showcases...

Crime Log ― Feb. 27 – March 6

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Petty theft, trespassing and noise complaints make up this week’s Crime Log.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager March 12, 2019

Disturbing the Peace ― Sutherland Hall Reported Feb. 27, 12:43 a.m. Neighbors to campus reported loud music coming from Sutherland Hall. Officers found the source of the noise and it to be turned down. There was no further incident. Disturbing the Peace ― Sigma Hall Reported March 1, 3:05...

Crime Log — Jan. 22 – Jan. 28

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This week’s Crime Log features a couple of unusual entries, including grand theft and obscene or threatening phone calls.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief January 29, 2019

Obscene or Threatening Telephone Calls — On-Campus Reported Jan. 23, 1:18 a.m., occurred Jan. 22, 4 p.m. A student reported receiving unsolicited texts with obscene content. Campus Safety is continuing the investigation, but a report has not been made to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. Petty...

Crime Log — Dec. 10 – Jan. 15

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Over Christmas break, the Crime Log gathered several entries, including drug paraphernalia and burglary.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief January 15, 2019

Drug Paraphernalia / Furnishing Alcoholic Beverage(s) to a Minor — Hope Hall / Horton Hall Reported Dec. 10, 1:45 p.m., occurred prior to 1:45 p.m. Campus Safety conducted a series of room searches, all related to the same incident, in Hope Hall and Horton Hall. All parties involved were students,...

Crime Log — Oct. 31 – Nov. 6

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This week’s crime log features disturbing the peace and a bike theft in progress.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief November 6, 2018

Editor’s Note: Campus Safety will be loaning bicycle U-locks to students free of charge. Check out the Chimes’ coverage of the bike thefts here. Disturbing the Peace — Welch Apartments Reported Oct. 31, 8:04 p.m. A resident reported loud music coming from another room. Though the incident...