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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Science professors prepare for socially distanced labs

Science professors prepare for socially distanced labs
The School of Science, Technology and Health welcomes back their students in a new hyflex format.
Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor February 16, 2021

As Phase 2 students have moved onto campus and completed COVID-19 testing and safety protocols, science students are finally able to attend in-person classes after almost a year of online instruction. WHAT IT TOOK TO GET HERE In determining which classes should return to campus, the School of Science,...

Crime Log––– Dec. 12 – Jan. 22

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This crime log features two reports of vandalism and an attempted vehicle burglary.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief January 26, 2021

Attempted Vehicle Burglary –– Lot O  Reported Jan. 4, 2:23 p.m., occurred between Dec. 7 and Jan. 4.  A Biola employee reported lock damage to a university vehicle. The case remains active.   Vandalism –– Lot S Reported Jan 5, 11:46 p.m.  A Campus Safety officer reported an array...

Fires ablaze throughout Southern California

Fires ablaze throughout Southern California
As the semester comes to a close, Biola’s Campus Safety warns on-campus students of unhealthy air quality due to three fires around Orange and Los Angeles counties.
Maria Weyne, News Editor December 3, 2020

On Dec. 3, Biola’s Campus Safety Emergency Management Team warned remaining on-campus residents of the current fires in Irvine, Corona and San Gabriel Valley in an email. Although the fires do not pose an immediate threat to campus at the moment, students were warned of poor air quality conditions...

Wildfires erupt near Yorba Linda

Wildfires erupt near Yorba Linda
Biola sees smoke and ash cover campus in wake of uncontrollable fires across Southern California.
Ashley Grams, Maria Weyne, and Lacey Patrick October 26, 2020

Just before 7 a.m. the Silverado Canyon Fire broke out east of Santa Ana between Santiago and Silverado Canyons. Later in the morning the Blue Ridge Fire, previously named the Green Fire, erupted near Yorba Linda on the Green River.  Both of these fires are spewing smoke and ash across the Southern...

What Campus Safety is doing about on-campus crime

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Campus Safety establishes new initiatives to limit crime on empty campus.
Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor September 16, 2020

Along with other departments, Biola Campus Safety has been adjusting to transitions brought by COVID-19. Even though there is only a fraction of the usual number of students physically on campus, criminals have seen it as an opportunity to commit more crime, according to Chief of Campus Safety John Ojeisekhoba. SHIFT...

Crime Log ― July 14 – Sept. 5

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Campus safety reported a case of missing Keurig coffee pods and one case of marijuana possession.
Bethsabe Camacho and Maria Weyne September 8, 2020

Petty Theft ―  Feinberg Hall  Reported July 14 at 9 a.m., occurred between May 27 and July 14.   A box of Keurig coffee pods was reported missing, the box was later found. No follow up was necessary.  Possession of Marijuana ―  Lot G  Reported Aug 24 at 10:49 p.m. A campus safety...

Crime Log — March 18 – March 24

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This week’s crime log features multiple cases of petty theft and one burglary.
Sophia Silvester, Staff Writer March 24, 2020

Petty Theft — Cafe Reported March 18, 3:01 p.m., occurred between March 17, 4 p.m., and March 18, 5:20 a.m. A Biola employee reported university property taken from the cafeteria. The case is active. Burglary — Tennis Courts Reported March 19, 7:40 a.m., occurred between March 12, 9 a.m., and...

Crime Log — Feb. 18 – Feb. 21

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This week’s crime log features two cases of weapons on school grounds and one case of marijuana possession.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief February 25, 2020

Vandalism — Earl & Virginia Green Art Gallery Reported Feb. 18 at 10:26 a.m., occurred on Feb. 17 between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. The Art Gallery reported graffiti in their interactive exhibit. The case is still an active investigation. Weapon(s) on School Grounds — Horton Hall Reported Feb....

Crime Log — Feb. 11 – Feb. 17

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This week’s crime log features one case of petty theft.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief February 18, 2020

Petty Theft — The Grove Reported Feb. 17, 5:45 p.m., occurred between Feb. 12 at 4:30 p.m. and Feb. 17 at 4:20 p.m. A student reported that their bike lock had been cut. This case is still active.

Crime Log — Feb. 3 – Feb. 10

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This week’s crime log includes two smoke alarms triggered and marijuana possession.
Sophia Silvester, Staff Writer February 11, 2020

Obscene or Threatening Phone Calls — Tradewinds Apartments Reported Feb. 5, 12:45 p.m., occurred prior. A student reported receiving unwelcome text messages. This case is active and has been referred to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Fire - Mechanical Cause — Thompson Hall Reported...

Crime Log — Jan. 29 – Feb. 2

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This week’s crime log includes one fraudulent call and multiple cases of trespassing.
Micah Kim and Lacey Patrick February 5, 2020

Obtaining Property, Labor or Services by False Pretenses — Blackstone Hall Reported Jan. 29, 12:01 p.m., occurred at 11:45 a.m. A student reported receiving a fraudulent phone call asking for their personal information. This case is an active investigation. Trespassing — Rosecrans Apt. 4 Reported...

Student side-swiped by car while exiting onto Biola Avenue

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Collision on Biola Avenue involving student turning out of Biola from Lot C.
Thecla Li, Managing Editor February 4, 2020

At approximately 3 p.m. today, senior elementary education major Jillian Baeza’s vehicle was struck by a car as she was pulling out onto Biola Avenue, according to Watch Commander P. Panif of the Norwalk Sheriff’s Station. Baeza was turning left onto Biola Avenue from Lot C when another car going...