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The Chimes

Crime Log ― April 16-23

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
This week’s crime log is made up of a vandalism, disturbance of the peace and petty theft.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager April 23, 2019

Vandalism ― Lot S Reported April 17, 10:24 a.m., occurred prior A Campus Safety officer reported graffiti with the use of a paint pen on the wall of the parking structure. The incident was reported to facilities management for cleanup. The investigation has not been reported to the Los Angeles...

Communication class leads sexual assault awareness week

Communication class leads sexual assault awareness week
Students took charge of Biola’s annual sexual assault awareness campaign for the first time.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor April 12, 2019

The Biola community rallied around survivors of sexual assault this week, championing awareness of the often-taboo subject through a series of displays and dialogues. The campaign to improve sexual assault awareness involved opportunities for members of the community to write notes of encouragement...

Crime Log ― April 2 – April 9

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This week’s crime log was fairly quiet, with a few instances of disturbing the peace, trespassing and attempted extortion.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager April 9, 2019

Disturbing the Peace ― Sutherland Hall Reported April 2, 12:11 a.m. A neighboring resident reported loud talking and yelling by a group of students coming out of an event in Sutherland Hall. Officers observed the crowd dispersing and the incident was cleared by exception. Trespassing ― Library...

SGA Rundown: Guest speakers inform senators

SGA Rundown: Guest speakers inform senators
During this week’s senate meeting, three guest speakers came to speak to senators.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager April 4, 2019

With no further external proposals on the horizon, the Student Government Association enjoyed a break from their usual routine by welcoming three guest speakers to talk at this week’s senate meeting. CONTINGENCY BUDGET Assistant dean of Community Life and faculty advisor Laura Igram visited the...

Crime Log — March 25 – April 2

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This week’s crime log includes several instances of trespassing, vandalism and some marijuana-related offenses.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor April 2, 2019

Trespassing — Lot R Reported March 25, 9:58 a.m. An officer observed an individual covered in mud entering campus through the creek. The individual had fallen into the creek and was looking for the Los Angeles river. The officer confirmed that the individual did not need medical attention before...

Get to know the international student’s journey to employment

International Indonesian student Jovie Sylvania poses for the camera at her caf station.
Global students share the process to becoming employed on campus.
Lily Journey, Freelance Writer April 1, 2019

Freshman business administration major Nayeli Barros felt relieved when she finally held her first paycheck, the long-awaited result of filling out stacks of paperwork and complex government forms which allowed her to work on Biola’s campus as an international student. With numerous missionaries...

Crime Log — March 19 – March 24

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Campus Safety is investigating cases of Hit and Run, Petty Theft and Obscene or Threatening Phone Calls that occurred this week.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor March 26, 2019

Hit and Run: Property Damage — Lot S Reported March 19, 10:38 a.m., occurred March 18 between 9:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. A student reported dents and scratches to their vehicle that were not there previously. The incident was not reported to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. However, the investigation...

Crime Log — March 12 – March 19

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This week’s Crime Log was fairly quiet, with two trespassing alerts and one case of vandalism.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 19, 2019

Vandalism — Lot A Reported March 13, 4:20 p.m., occurred between 12:30 p.m. and 12:31 p.m. A student returned to their vehicle and found its window smashed. Campus Safety is continuing the investigation, but a report was not filed with the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. Trespassing — La...

Biola students protect the nest

Biola students protect the nest
The chief of Campus Safety explains the gaps in the gatehouse keeper schedule.
Briana Byus, Freelance Writer March 18, 2019

The campus of Biola University is widely recognized for its safe atmosphere and attentive officers. In 2015, Campus Safety Magazine named chief of Campus Safety John Ojeisekhoba Campus Safety director of the year. Despite this honorable mention, however, students and parents have expressed concern...

Students return to dorms after gas leak stopped

Students stand in the baseball field after being evacuated from lower campus due to a major gas leak.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 5, 2019

UPDATED 3:05 p.m. At about 2:56 p.m., Campus Safety sent out a follow-up email to lower campus residents notifying them that the dorms were safe, but would remain without gas, including for laundry, for at least 24 hours. The email encouraged students who need to do laundry to go to Horton Hall. After...

Crime Log — Feb. 19 – Feb. 26

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This week’s Crime Log features a handful of petty thefts and a fight not involving students.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief February 26, 2019

Trespassing — Gatehouse #1 Reported Feb. 20, 4:16 p.m. A gate attendant reported a homeless individual wandering onto campus. Officers made contact with the person and redirected them without further incident. Petty Theft — Lot S Reported Feb. 22, 11:02 a.m., occurred between Feb. 14, 5 p.m....

Campus Safety refines its emergency medical responses

Campus Safety refines its emergency medical responses
Campus Safety’s emergency line responds to everything from sports injuries to heart attacks.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor February 23, 2019

When the unexpected strikes Biola, all eyes are on Campus Safety. In addition to responding to a recent wave of bike theft and transient individuals, the department is also responsible for handling emergency medical calls. Upon receiving a medical emergency call, officers are trained to ask questions...