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The Chimes

Crime Log — Oct. 2 – Oct. 9

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
Even more bike thefts dominate this week’s Crime Log.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2018

Petty Theft — Rosecrans Apartments #1 Reported Oct. 2, 6:41 a.m., occurred 6:41 a.m. A student reported an individual had just attempted to steal their locked bike, and that its lock had been cut. Campus Safety is continuing the investigation, but a report has not been filed with the Los Angeles...

Crime Log ― March 27 – April 3

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Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief April 4, 2018

TRESPASSING ― PRODUCTION CENTER Reported March 28, 3:53 P.M. A student reported an individual sleeping outside the Production Center on the grass lawn. Officers made contact with the individual and gave them a trespass warning. The individual left without further incident. DISTURBING THE PEACE...

Crime Log ― March 20 – March 27

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Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 29, 2018

DISTURBING THE PEACE ― LOT A Reported March 21, 1:10 a.m. A neighbor reported loud noise caused by a Mock Rock team practicing. Officers made contact with the team and asked them to stop their practice. The team compiled without further incident. DISTURBING THE PEACE ― LOT K Reported March...

Crime Log ― March 6 – March 13

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Hit & Run, Petty Theft, Disturbing the Peace and Disorderly Conduct make up this week's Crime Log.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 14, 2018

HIT AND RUN ― LOT E Reported March 8, 2:29 p.m. A student reported a vehicle scraping another when pulling out of a parking space. Campus Safety is continuing the investigation, but the case was not reported to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department. PETTY THEFT ― BLACKSTONE HALL Reported March...

Get to know the new RDs

Sydnie Nelson and Renee Shaeffer
Sydnie Nelson and Renee Shaeffer take on new interim roles in Stewart and Blackstone.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) March 13, 2018

This spring semester two resident directors have stepped down, leaving Residence Life with some gaps. With spots to fill, Sydnie Nelson and Renee Shaeffer have stepped in as interim director. SYDNIE NELSON: STEWART HALL Nelson, interim resident director for Stewart Hall, grew up in Arkansas and...

Crime Log ― Feb. 6 – Jan. 13

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Vandalism, Disturbing the Peace, Hit & Run and Grand theft make up this week's Crime Log.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief February 11, 2018

VANDALISM ― HORTON HALL Reported Feb. 6, 2:24 p.m., occurred prior to 2:24 p.m. Facilities reported damaged ceiling tiles in the hallway. Campus Safety is continuing the investigation, but the case was not reported to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department. DISTURBING THE PEACE ― BLACKSTONE HALL Reported...

Elevators receive overdue safety permits

Elevators such as this one in Horton Hall have receive temporary permits months after their scheduled inspection date.
Facilities to send advance notice to Industrial Relations to avoid having a repeat issue.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief January 24, 2018

After the elevators on campus spent several months waiting for inspection, the California Department of Industrial Relations issued temporary permits to the services in November and January. CATCHING UP WITH INSPECTIONS Because Industrial Relations fell behind on inspections, many of the elevators’...

Crime Log ― Dec. 8 – Jan. 17

Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief January 18, 2018

VEHICLE THEFT ― RANCHO CAMPUS Reported Jan. 8, 1:47 p.m., occurred between Jan. 1, 2014 and Oct. 31, 2016 Campus Safety discovered a university-owned trailer had been stolen after receiving notice of a citation from another city. Campus Safety is continuing the investigation with the Los Angeles...

Custodians bring joy to campus

Julianna Hernandez/THE CHIMES
The men and women behind the scenes make this campus look immaculate.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) November 7, 2017
The men and women behind the scenes make this campus look immaculate.

Students gain a new perspective on crisis

Chak Hee Lo/THE CHIMES
Topic of refugees presents thoughtful discussion for students.
Jessica Goddard, Writer March 22, 2017
Topic of refugees presents thoughtful discussion for students.

Crime Log ― March 13-20

Crime Log ― March 13-20
Sexual assault and attempted burglary make up this week's Crime Log.
Jana Eller, Office Manager March 21, 2017
Sexual assault and attempted burglary make up this week's Crime Log.

Crime Log ― November 29-December 6

Crime Log ― November 29-December 6
Disturbing the Peace, Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance, Petty Theft andTrespassing make up this week's crime log.
Jana Eller, Office Manager December 7, 2016
Disturbing the Peace, Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance, Petty Theft andTrespassing make up this week's crime log.