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The Chimes

On-campus delivery now available for campus dining

The Tapingo app now has an active delivery tab allowing students to have food delivered from Blackstone Cafe, Eagles’ Nest and the Caf.
It started with two students seeking to increase Blackstone Café’s sales.
Megan Josep, Design Editor February 5, 2018

In an effort to increase mid-semester sales, Bon Appétit introduced a delivery system on campus for Blackstone Cafe, Eagles’ Nest and the Caf Pizzeria on Jan. 17. BY STUDENTS FOR STUDENTS Tapingo has provided students with the convenience of picking up food quickly. However, the app’s technological...

Caf begins new food donation initiative

Five trays of food wait in the Caf kitchen.
Bon Appetit donates leftover packaged food instead of throwing it away.
Macie Cummings, News Editor (Fall 2018) December 6, 2017

Biola’s Cafeteria and Bon Appetit staff launched an initiative in which they donate the leftover Caf and retail food to the organization Chefs to End Hunger this past summer. WHERE THE FOOD GOES The Chefs to End Hunger organization works across the nation to provide meals, as well as other...

Operation Christmas Child returns

Jana Eller, Office Manager November 27, 2017

As students flocked to the Caf for the Thanksgiving meal, many stopped by the Caf Banquet Room to help pack over 200 boxes full of toys and supplies for children around the world for Biola’s second annual Operation Christmas Child on Nov. 16. BOXES AND MEMORIES Hosted by 6th Street Public Relations and Samaritan’s...

Life of a pizza

Caleb Raney/THE CHIMES
The Caf’s food travels a complex path to arrive on students’ forks.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief October 8, 2017
The Caf’s food travels a complex path to arrive on students’ forks.

Caf undergoes surprise inspection

Caleb Raney/THE CHIMES
Facebook posts prompt student to report Caf for health violation.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief September 20, 2017
Facebook posts prompt student to report Caf for health violation.

Senate passes budget

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SGA wraps up the year with a final vote.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer December 13, 2016
SGA wraps up the year with a final vote.

Sustainability starts with students

Jacob Knopf/ THE CHIMES
Despite styrofoam use, Bon Appetit commits to sustainability on campus.
Tim Seeberger, Writer November 8, 2016
Despite styrofoam use, Bon Appetit commits to sustainability on campus.

Senators tune into campus updates

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SGA hears of changes regarding the Caf and events on campus.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer November 8, 2016
SGA hears of changes regarding the Caf and events on campus.

Pray and care for the environment

Jason Lin/ THE CHIMES
Students can display concern for the Earth in everyday settings.
Tim Seeberger, Writer October 26, 2016
Students can display concern for the Earth in everyday settings.

Campus Safety steals the spotlight

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Campus Safety puts an end to a burglar’s series of crimes targeting several universities.
Jana Eller, Office Manager September 6, 2016
Campus Safety puts an end to a burglar’s series of crimes targeting several universities.

Construction dominoes fall over summer

Jason Lin/ The Chimes
Through the summer, construction crews worked to improve areas all over the campus.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer September 6, 2016
Through the summer, construction crews worked to improve areas all over the campus.

Campus construction on the rise

Rebecca Mitchell/THE CHIMES
Construction will start over the summer involving office movements in Metzger and parking structure improvements.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer May 18, 2016
Construction will start over the summer involving office movements in Metzger and parking structure improvements.