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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Crime Log ― Jan. 1 – Jan. 18

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This crime log features instances of vandalism and sexual harassment.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor January 18, 2022

Vandalism — Rosecrans Avenue  Occurred between Dec. 31 at 6 p.m. and Jan. 1. Damage occurred to the passenger side door frame of the car. No report was filed and the report was cleared by exception. Oral Copulation — On Campus Reported Jan. 10 at 9:13 a.m., occurred during the Fall 2021 semester.  Additional...

Crime Log―Nov. 17–Nov. 29

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This crime log features multiple cases of hit and run, grand theft and defrauding of an innkeeper.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 30, 2021

Hit and Run: Property Damage ― Lot C Reported Nov. 17 at 1:09 p.m. A staff member reported that the gate in Lot C was knocked off the tracks as a vehicle was exiting on Wednesday afternoon. There was no actual damage to the gate besides the dislodging. The case remains active. Grand Theft ―...

Crime Log Nov. 4 — Nov. 10

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This crime log features multiple cases of hit and run property damage, vehicle theft, vandalism and battery.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 16, 2021

Hit and Run: Property Damage — Lot G Reported on Nov. 4 at 5:56 p.m., occurred between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. A hit and run occurred in the parking lot outside of Hope. A student reported damage to her car after returning to the parking lot. The case was reported with the Sheriff's Department and remains...

SGA Rundown: Mental health and holiday events

SGA Rundown: Mental health and holiday events
Senators talk first-generation student support and Christmas plans.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief November 11, 2021

Senators discussed FirstGen Week and continued planning for a Christmas event. This week, Chief of Campus Safety John Ojeisekhoba gave a presentation to the senators about campus safety and emergency preparedness.  SAFETY AND MENTAL HEALTH Ojeisekhoba detailed the steps he and Campus Safety take to...

Crime Log―Oct. 18–Nov. 2

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This crime log features cases of extortion and theft, as well as a fire alert.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor November 2, 2021

Petty Theft  — Lot K Reported Oct. 19 at 4:01 p.m. The incident occurred between Oct. 8 and Oct. 9. A student reported that property was taken from the parking structure outside Alpha Hall. The case was forwarded to the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department and remains active. Obscene or Threatening...

Crime Log Oct. 13–Oct. 17

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This week’s Crime Log includes fire, tampering with fire alarms, petty theft and defrauding an innkeeper.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor October 19, 2021

Mechanical Fire — Lot F Reported Oct. 14 at 12:55 p.m., occurred prior. A brushfire started in the bushes next to Fluor Fountain. Campus Safety responded to the fire and used seven fire extinguishers to put out the flames. The report is closed. More information is available on the Chimes newspaper...

Brushfire starts near Fluor Fountain

Brushfire starts near Fluor Fountain
An electrical fire broke out today in the middle of campus.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor October 14, 2021

A small brushfire broke out at 1 p.m. on Biola’s campus near Fluor Fountain. While some students attempted to put out the fire, others jokingly alluded to the story of Moses and the burning bush. CAUSE OF FIRE  According to Chief of Campus Safety John Ojeisekhoba, the fire was an electrical fire...

Crime Log — Sept. 21 – Oct. 5

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This crime log includes cases of vandalism, several hit and runs and extortion.
Andi Basista, News Editor October 5, 2021

Vandalism — Lot B Reported Sept. 22 at 10:30 a.m., occurred prior. A driver reported that someone keyed their car on Wednesday morning. The student brought up the incident with Campus Safety and the case is still active. Hit and Run: Property Damage — Lot G Reported Sept. 26 at 10:44 a.m. On...

BREAKING: Power outage on campus

The power outage delayed the start of men’s soccer on Sept. 25.
On Saturday night, a power outage blackened campus for 30 seconds.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor September 25, 2021

At 7:12 p.m tonight, a campus-wide power outage darkened Biola for 30 seconds. According to Chief of Campus Safety John Ojeisekhoba Sr., a power pole off of campus caused the outage. No students were harmed as a result of the incident, but it did delay the start of the men’s soccer game.   Currently,...

Crime Log ― Sept. 7 – Sept. 21

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This crime log includes cases of grand theft, petty theft, hit and runs, trespassing, accidental fire and extortion.
Andi Basista, News Editor September 21, 2021

Grand Theft ― Rosecrans Avenue Reported Sept. 7 between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m. On Sept. 7, a catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle that was parked on the street in front of the Block apartments on Rosecrans Avenue. The case remains active and the victim filed a personal claim with the Sheriff's...

SGA Rundown: In-N-Out truck

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Senators meet to discuss the last proposal of the year.
Maria Weyne, News Editor April 8, 2021

The Student Government Association met for their biweekly senate meeting on Thursday to discuss the last proposal of the year. Bluff senator Schylar Turpel was responsible for presenting a proposal for SGA to bring an In-N-Out truck to Biola’s campus on April 29.  IN-N-OUT PROPOSAL  Turpel submitted...

BREAKING: Car catches fire in Lot K

BREAKING: Car catches fire in Lot K
Campus Safety and the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department investigate a series of explosions that resulted in an on-campus fire.
Natalie Willis, Lacey Patrick, and Emily Coffey March 14, 2021

This article is being updated as soon as new information comes in. On March 14, a car located in Lot K by Horton Hall caught fire. The incident was reported at 6:04 p.m., and Campus Safety has involved the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s department. Authorities are still assessing the situation to...