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Strange symbols spotted

Graffiti found around campus, this one being at the Fireplace Pavilion.
Mysterious mark of vandalism appears around Biola's campus.
Olivia Kam, News Editor October 24, 2023

A peculiar graffiti image has been seen by many students all over Biola’s campus since the start of the 2023-24 school year. One is near the Fireplace Pavilion on the ledges enclosing the sitting area. There are two just outside Biola’s cafeteria. The most recent one that appeared is on a table in...

The pandemic is not over

COVID-19 continues to impact students at Biola.
Biola students continue to see the effects of COVID-19 in their lives.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief October 10, 2022

The words of President Joe Biden echoed through the nation, calling off the pandemic. Many around the world, including the Biola community, continue to experience the hardships of COVID-19. Illness, mental health and isolation — physical and emotional — took a toll on many students at Biola.  "The...

The Caf is changing for the better

The cafeteria is working to improve the dining experience after students raise concerns.
Alexis Marion, Staff Writer March 14, 2022

Bon Appetit is Biola's main provider for cafeteria food on campus. On January 27th and 28th, the Caf recently held food forums to hear students’ concerns and thoughts about what can be improved—in pursuit of bettering their menu items and quality of food. This is a personal issue for students living...

Caf extends dining hours

Photo by Thecla Li/ THE CHIMES
The coffee cart's closure helped Bon Appetit grant student requests for later Caf closing times.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor January 28, 2019

In a win for late night snackers and chronic pro-caf-tinators, the Caf has extended its dining hours by a half-hour each night. The Caf now closes at 8 p.m. on Monday through Thursday, and at 7:30 p.m. on Friday through Sunday. STUDENT REQUESTS ARE HEARD Bon Appétit’s general manager Steve Rall...

Caf’s 6th Street Grill remodeling offers more options to the Biola community

Photo courtesy of Benjamin Lee/ THE CHIMES
6th Street remodel opens door to future efficiency options for the Caf.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor December 14, 2018

Within the wide selections of the Caf, 6th Street Grill was remodeled on November 26th into a customer-friendly environment with new features. The total cost for the cooking equipment and kitchen installation was an estimate of $14,000. THE REMODELING 6th Street Grill is located on the farthest right...

Dietary restrictions alter the typical Caf dining experience

Gluten free table
Students with dietary restrictions have to navigate what to eat across campus, but with the help of Biola’s dining services.
February 22, 2018

When it comes to specific dietary needs, trying to eat in the Caf presents a daunting task to undertake. However, the dining services at Biola seek to help students with any dietary restrictions, such as food allergies, by finding what they need and accommodating to these needs. THE PROCESS The first...

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.

Students uncertain about healthy summer recipes

Jason Lin/THE CHIMES
Cafeteria creations lack summertime attention when students try to eat healthy without the same options.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer May 16, 2016
Cafeteria creations lack summertime attention when students try to eat healthy without the same options.

Allergic to structure

Tomber Su/THE CHIMES
Students with food allergies feel immense pressure to fulfill the requirements of a special diet.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer March 23, 2016
Students with food allergies feel immense pressure to fulfill the requirements of a special diet.

Crime Log: March 9 — March 15

Crime Log: March 9 —  March 15
This week's crime log consists of petty theft and vandalism.
Jana Eller, Office Manager March 15, 2016
This week's crime log consists of petty theft and vandalism.

Bon Appetit cooks up awareness

Katie Evensen/THE CHIMES
After encouraging students dump their food in buckets, Bon Appetit reduces food waste by a third.
Jana Eller, Office Manager March 2, 2016
After encouraging students dump their food in buckets, Bon Appetit reduces food waste by a third.

Crime Log: Feb. 23 – March 1

Crime Log: Feb. 23 - March 1
This week's crime log consists of just panhandling
Jana Eller, Office Manager March 1, 2016
This week's crime log consists of just panhandling