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The Chimes

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The Chimes

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The Chimes

It is the great trophy, Charlie Brown

With a Charlie Brown theme, APEX won Mock Rock for the second year in a row.
APEX invited the audience to revisit their childhoods and teenage angst.
Jana Eller and Rebecca Mitchell March 23, 2018

Tugging on the heartstrings of many student’s high school playlist, APEX has taken the Mock Rock trophy for the second year in a row. WIN ROUND TWO “I can’t believe we won two years in a row. We knew that we put in a lot of work, but our ultimate goal was just to have a blast,” said Timothy...

Campus Safety adjusts active shooter procedures for tabletop exercise

Students standing in the Caf during the lockdown
In the aftermath of recent school shootings, Campus Safety tests emergency preparedness.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 21, 2018

The active shooter simulation exercise started with a prayer. It ended with 22 confirmed dead. Campus Safety regularly holds tabletop exercises and campus-wide lockdowns to keep students, faculty and staff prepared to respond to an active shooter threat. This spring’s exercise, which occurred Wednesday...

Crime Log ― March 13 – March 20

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
Petty Theft and Disturbing the Peace make up this week's Crime Log.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 21, 2018

PETTY THEFT ― LOT S Reported March 13, 1:26 p.m., occurred between March 12, 2:20 p.m. and March 13, 1:20 p.m. A staff member reported an exit sign stolen from the parking structure. Campus Safety is continuing the investigation. DISTURBING THE PEACE ― HOPE HALL Reported March 15, 12:52 a.m. A...

Fallen panel causes middle campus closure

Wooden tunnels lead into Eagles' Nest
Facilities management remains unsure why the panel shifted, but plans to secure every one.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 21, 2018

Working to increase safety after a clip malfunction over a month ago,facilities management will reinstall the panels under the canopy by Eagles’ Nest and Common Grounds within three weeks. A SLIPPED CLIP Originally installed in spring 2016, the panels did not have support screws present as in...

Crime Log ― March 6 – March 13

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
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...

Crime Log ― Feb. 20 – March 5

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
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...

Crime Log ― Feb. 13 – Feb. 20

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
Vandalism, Hit & Run, Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor, Petty Theft and Trespassing are up this week's Crime Log.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief February 21, 2018

VANDALISM ― ROSECRANS AVE. Reported Feb. 13, 3:05 p.m., occurred between Feb. 12, 6 p.m. and Feb. 13, 12 p.m. A student returned to their vehicle and discovered a broken window. Campus Safety is continuing the investigation, but the case was not reported to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department. HIT...

Administration seeks to protect undocumented students through legislation

A woman holding a sign calling for a clean "Dream" act during a march.
With DACA set to expire, administration supports immigration reform alternatives.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief February 21, 2018

dministration announced its intentions to uphold the protections extended to immigrant students, faculty and staff in California Assembly Bill 21 on Jan. 30. PROTECTION UNDER THE LAW The bill, approved by California Governor Jerry Brown on Oct. 5, requires institutions of higher education like...

Crime Log ― Feb. 6 – Jan. 13

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
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...

Internal proposals abound in senate

The Student Government Association logo
Senators harken to four proposals and vote on six proposals.
Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor February 8, 2018

Student Government Association voted on proposals from last week, heard from Chief John Ojeisekhoba of Campus Safety and had a presentation about their rebranding process. Ojeisekhoba shared with senators about safety measures during the Student Congress on Racial Reconciliation. SGA vice president...

Crime Log ― Jan. 31 – Feb. 6

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
Petty Theft, Vandalism, Hit and Run and Trespassing make up this week's Crime Log.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief February 7, 2018

PETTY THEFT ― HORTON HALL Reported Jan. 31, 2:33 p.m., occurred between Jan. 25, 9 p.m. and Jan. 26, 1:30 a.m. A student reported a whiteboard stolen from outside their dorm room. Campus Safety is continuing the investigation, but the incident was not reported to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department. VANDALISM...

Crime Log ― Jan. 23 – Jan. 31

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
Petty Theft, Trespassing, Disturbing the Peace, Grand Theft, Vandalism and Hit and Run make up this week's crime log.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief January 31, 2018

PETTY THEFT ― BIOLA PROFESSIONAL BUILDING Reported Jan. 23, 9:03 a.m., occurred Jan. 19 between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. An individual reported their locked bicycle missing. Campus Safety is continuing the investigation, but the incident was not reported to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department. TRESPASSING...