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Crime Log ― Sept. 18 – 25

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
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

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
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...

$165,000 Hart wall to be complete by October, facilities management says

$165,000 Hart wall to be complete by October, facilities management says
Campus Safety implements plans for a higher wall in hope of increasing security.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager September 12, 2018

While Biola is officially considered a private campus, the 6-foot tall wall behind Hart Hall has done little to prevent individuals with criminal intent from trespassing. Due to recommendations from Campus Safety last summer, construction for an enhanced wall is currently underway in order to increase...

Crime Log — Sept. 4 – 11

Crime Log — Sept. 4 - 11
Petty theft and trespassing are up this week's Crime Log.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager September 11, 2018

Trespassing — La Mirada Apartments Reported Sept. 5, 12:30 a.m. An officer reported an individual digging through the dumpster near the apartment. Officers made contact with the individual and asked them to leave. They left without further incident. Petty Theft — Horton Hall Reported Sept....

Campus Safety officer honored nationally for saving life on campus

Sgt. Alvarez receiving his award alongside Chief John Ojeisekhoba
Sergeant Jose Alvarez received the Award of Valor for his heroic efforts in December.
Macie Cummings, News Editor (Fall 2018) September 10, 2018

On June 28 Campus Safety officer Sgt. Jose Alvarez received the Award of Valor from the International Association of Law Enforcement Administrators for his heroic actions on Dec. 13, 2017. Alvarez was on patrol that night when he saw a woman, who was a non-student, sitting on the edge of parking lot...

Crime Log—April 10 – Sept. 4

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
Vandalism, trespassing, petty theft, possession of marijuana and property damage are up this week's Crime Log.
Isabelle Thompson and Christian Leonard September 4, 2018

MAY   Possession of Marijuana/Trespassing — Off-Campus Reported May 1, 7:07 p.m. A Campus Safety officer observed smoke coming from outside the Hart Hall gates. The officer made contact with a non-student who was smoking, and a student who was not, and asked them to leave. They left...

La Mirada residents feel effects of Tuesday earthquake

Map of southern california earthquake graph
A 4.4 earthquake shook residents all over Southern California. Here is how you can stay safe for the next one.
Macie Cummings, News Editor (Fall 2018) September 3, 2018

La Verne, Calif. residents were taken by surprise when a 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit on Aug. 28. While the quake hit hardest at its epicenter, residents all over Southern California, including those in La Mirada, could feel the effects. Though the quake was only a quick jolt for those around Biola’s...

Alumni question fairness of Title IX process

Dawn White holding an "it's on us" sticker
Campus community discusses importance of equity when handling sexual assault cases.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief April 11, 2018

THIS STORY IS PART TWO OF A THREE-PART SERIES ABOUT TITLE IX AT BIOLA. READ PART ONE OF THE SERIES HERE. Thinking back to when two students she knew found themselves on opposite sides of a Title IX investigation of sexual assault, 2016 alumna Rachel Alfaro believes the process has a problem of inconsistency....

New office prepares Sexual Assault Awareness month

Dawn White
Title IX coordinators face an important task as Biola participates in a national initiative.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief April 10, 2018

As the #MeToo and It’s On Us movements give momentum to educational efforts, Biola will commemorate Sexual Assault Awareness month through its new Title IX office starting on April 9. NEW YEAR, NEW OFFICE While the university has previously held the initiative, this instance will see the...

Friend group defends character of student arrested for gun possession

A timeline of Jason Roberts' arrest
Group discusses Jason Roberts’ intent and call on community for more understanding.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief April 4, 2018

The guns were supposed to remain in his dorm for an hour before the group left for their annual weekend trip, according to his friend Russell Vick, senior biblical studies major. Now, senior business administration major Jason Roberts faces multiple felony charges for the possession of an AR-15 and...