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The Chimes

Crime Log — Oct. 31 – Nov. 6

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
This week’s crime log features disturbing the peace and a bike theft in progress.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief November 6, 2018

Editor’s Note: Campus Safety will be loaning bicycle U-locks to students free of charge. Check out the Chimes’ coverage of the bike thefts here. Disturbing the Peace — Welch Apartments Reported Oct. 31, 8:04 p.m. A resident reported loud music coming from another room. Though the incident...

14 bicycles stolen from Biola

Photo by Thecla Li / THE CHIMES
After multiple petty theft incidents, Campus Safety offers free locks to students.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief November 2, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Nov. 1, 2018. Daisy Krigbaum has had her bike stolen. Twice. The most recent theft occurred on Sept. 30 in the middle of the day. The junior philosophy major says that although she had a U-lock for her Schwinn mountain bike, she was late to a meeting...

Crime Log — Oct. 16 – Oct. 23

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This week’s crime log features petty theft, trespassing and vandalism.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief October 23, 2018

Trespassing — Lot R Reported Oct. 17, 11:50 a.m. A student reported an individual yelling in the area. Officers made contact with the individual and asked the person to leave, which they did without further incident. Disturbing the Peace — Lot K Reported Oct. 19, 12:18 a.m. A student reported...

For the chief of Campus Safety, student mental health is personal

Campus Safety Chief John Ojeisekhoba stands next to his late nephew, Moses Sambo
With the memory of his nephew in mind, Chief John Ojeisekhoba announces partnership with the LASD.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief October 16, 2018

This is part two of a three-part series on mental health. Part one can be found here. Part three will be published in print and online on Thursday, Oct. 18. Moses Sambo loved to be around people. He was kind, goofy and enjoyed jokes. Standing just taller than his uncle, Campus Safety Chief John...

Crime Log — Oct. 2 – Oct. 9

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Even more bike thefts dominate this week’s Crime Log.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2018

Petty Theft — Rosecrans Apartments #1 Reported Oct. 2, 6:41 a.m., occurred 6:41 a.m. A student reported an individual had just attempted to steal their locked bike, and that its lock had been cut. Campus Safety is continuing the investigation, but a report has not been filed with the Los Angeles...

Campus Safety brings earthquake simulator to Biola

Campus Safety brings earthquake simulator to Biola
Earthquake simulator prepares students for Southern California earthquakes.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor October 5, 2018

Campus Safety brought an earthquake simulator to Fluor Fountain on Oct. 2 to better prepare students who were unaccustomed to earthquake-prone Southern California. All students were welcome to participate in the 18-second simulation of a 6.7 magnitude earthquake. Big Shaker Enterprises, which supplied...

Campus Safety alerts students after ‘transient activity’ at Biola

Campus Safety alerts students after ‘transient activity’ at Biola
Students are advised through email to exercise caution around La Mirada.
Macie Cummings and Isabelle Thompson October 4, 2018

On Oct. 4, Campus Safety sent a mass email to Biola students informing them of potential danger posed by “transient individuals.” Students were advised to act cautiously around parking lots and shopping centers near Rosecrans and Valley View where the individuals have been known to congregate. This...

Crime Log — Sept. 25 – Oct. 2

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Three bicycle thefts dominate this week’s Crime Log.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief October 2, 2018

Minor in Possession of Tobacco/Paraphernalia — Alpha Hall Reported Sept. 28, 11:10 p.m., occurred prior to 11:10 p.m. Student Development reported a student for possession of tobacco in Alpha Hall. Campus Safety officers investigated the report and cleared it, though a citation was issued. Campus...

Crime Log ― Sept. 18 – 25

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Petty theft and disturbing the peace make up this week’s Crime Log.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager September 25, 2018

Petty Theft ― Rosecrans Apartment #5 Reported Sept. 20, 12 p.m, occurred Sept. 20, 11 a.m. A student reported a stolen bag of clothes that was left by the garage. A report has been made to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. The case remains active. Disturbing the Peace ― Hope Hall Reported...

Campus Safety and LASD partnership leads to recovery of 22 bicycles

Chief John Ojeisekhoba looks at a computer screen.
Cross-agency coordination succeeds as La Mirada crime stats mark current decrease in number of reported incidents.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief September 24, 2018

A recent collaborative effort between Biola Campus Safety and the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department resulted in the discovery of 22 stolen bicycles, a product of a longtime relationship between the two agencies as La Mirada crime shows some signs of slight downturn. COLLABORATION COMBATS CRIME After...

SGA Rundown: proposals lay groundwork to bring back campus traditions

The new SGA logo
Discussion about Alpha’s Candyland and Deck the Haven along with a visit from Chief Ojeisekhoba highlight the senate’s first open proposal day.
Austin Green, Managing Editor September 20, 2018

The Student Government Association senate had its first open proposal day of the 2018-19 school year Thursday. Representatives of three well-known campus communities took advantage of the opportunity, and SGA president Sierra McCoy added an internal proposal formed in conjunction with Biola Athletics....

Crime Log — Sept. 11 – 18

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Property damage and trespassing make up this week’s Crime Log, including a case of bike theft.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief September 18, 2018

Hit and Run: Property Damage — Lot C Reported Sept. 12, 3 p.m., occurred 1:08 p.m. A student reported a collision between two vehicles. The affiliations of the involved parties have not yet been released by Campus Safety. A report was not made to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, but Campus...