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The Chimes

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The Chimes

SGA Rundown: Senate brings back puppies for finals week

The new SGA logo
Senators also took a tour of Soubirou Hall, which is currently in the later stages of its remodel.
Austin Green, Managing Editor December 7, 2018

With finals less than two weeks away, the Student Government Association voted to give students a much-needed destressor by bringing back the puppy patch. The nearly $1,000 project will return several puppies and a trained handler to campus for students to play with as they study for exams. This semester’s...

Intramural center construction scheduled to begin next semester

Intramural center construction scheduled to begin next semester
The long awaited intramural center begins next semester despite delays with La Mirada.
Macie Cummings, News Editor (Fall 2018) October 22, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Oct. 18, 2018. Anticipation for the new intramural center has been rising as students await the new space to play, compete and use for future events. The 120-by-120-foot structure will be larger than the floor in Chase Gymnasium, big enough for two basketball...

Access to the patio encourages study group gatherings

The re-opened patio adjacent to Eagle's Nest
Students regain access to a popular study location just in time for exam season.
Caitlin Blackmon, Features Apprentice April 25, 2018

The patio area outside the doors of Common Grounds and Eagles’ Nestdoubles as a popular spot for students wanting to study outdoors, but construction got in the way of this frequented study spot and students had to find new places throughout campus to do their homework. REMINISCENT OF OLD Whether...

Fallen panel causes middle campus closure

Wooden tunnels lead into Eagles' Nest
Facilities management remains unsure why the panel shifted, but plans to secure every one.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 21, 2018

Working to increase safety after a clip malfunction over a month ago,facilities management will reinstall the panels under the canopy by Eagles’ Nest and Common Grounds within three weeks. A SLIPPED CLIP Originally installed in spring 2016, the panels did not have support screws present as in...

Lower campus to improve barriers to deter criminals

Campus Safety and facilities management plan to build a wall bordering lower campus.
Departments partner with Campus Safety to provide additional security measures for vulnerable area.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief January 23, 2018

After observing a record number of individuals coming onto lower campus with criminal intent, Campus Safety and facilities management will construct a larger wall behind Hart Hall this summer. “FOR US, THIS IS PERSONAL” The isolated areas behind Hart Hall and along the adjacent creek have...

Drain pipe extension clogs traffic

Caleb Raney/THE CHIMES
Facilities paves way for new batting cages.
Quinn Gorham, Writer October 8, 2017
Facilities paves way for new batting cages.

Science center move-in delayed

Caleb Raney/THE CHIMES
Rain cannot damper students’ and faculty’s excitement about the opening of the new center.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief September 19, 2017
Rain cannot damper students’ and faculty’s excitement about the opening of the new center.

Downpour loosens watertight schedule

The science center’s water tight milestone has been pushed from March 14 to April 15 due to rain.
Daisy Gonzalez, Writer April 12, 2017
The science center’s water tight milestone has been pushed from March 14 to April 15 due to rain.

Crime Log ― February 20-26

Crime Log ― February 20-26
Grand Theft, Petty Theft and Disturbing the Peace
Jana Eller, Office Manager February 28, 2017
Grand Theft, Petty Theft and Disturbing the Peace

Fundraising continues for science center

Cassidy Eldridge/THE CHIMES
After the $180 million campaign comes to an end, funding the science center does not.
Jana Eller, Office Manager February 27, 2017
After the $180 million campaign comes to an end, funding the science center does not.

Campaign caps off with $214 million

Jason Lin/THE CHIMES
After fundraising for five years, campaign makes an effort to bless students through scholarships and various improvements.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer February 14, 2017
After fundraising for five years, campaign makes an effort to bless students through scholarships and various improvements.

Construction adds travel time

Chak Hee Lo/ THE CHIMES
Road construction at local intersection hinders students’ commute.
Jana Eller, Office Manager December 7, 2016
Road construction at local intersection hinders students’ commute.