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The Chimes

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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

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...

Crime Log ― March 27 – April 3

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Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief April 4, 2018

TRESPASSING ― PRODUCTION CENTER Reported March 28, 3:53 P.M. A student reported an individual sleeping outside the Production Center on the grass lawn. Officers made contact with the individual and gave them a trespass warning. The individual left without further incident. DISTURBING THE PEACE...

Crime Log ― March 20 – March 27

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Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 29, 2018

DISTURBING THE PEACE ― LOT A Reported March 21, 1:10 a.m. A neighbor reported loud noise caused by a Mock Rock team practicing. Officers made contact with the team and asked them to stop their practice. The team compiled without further incident. DISTURBING THE PEACE ― LOT K Reported March...

Crime Log ― March 13 – March 20

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Petty Theft and Disturbing the Peace make up this week's Crime Log.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 21, 2018

PETTY THEFT ― LOT S Reported March 13, 1:26 p.m., occurred between March 12, 2:20 p.m. and March 13, 1:20 p.m. A staff member reported an exit sign stolen from the parking structure. Campus Safety is continuing the investigation. DISTURBING THE PEACE ― HOPE HALL Reported March 15, 12:52 a.m. A...

“Thoroughbreds” excites as well as befuddles

“Thoroughbreds” excites as well as befuddles
Finley’s directorial debut will definitely have audiences in a haze leaving the theater.​
Vic Silva, Staff Writer March 15, 2018

Suburban Connecticut provides the perfect setting for a clever arthouse thriller, one that so happens to include a duo of spoiled teenage girl protagonists. Any film with a premise that mixes those characters with a plot to kill a stepfather definitely brings in audiences who seek not only thrill but...

Crime Log ― March 6 – March 13

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Hit & Run, Petty Theft, Disturbing the Peace and Disorderly Conduct make up this week's Crime Log.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 14, 2018

HIT AND RUN ― LOT E Reported March 8, 2:29 p.m. A student reported a vehicle scraping another when pulling out of a parking space. Campus Safety is continuing the investigation, but the case was not reported to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department. PETTY THEFT ― BLACKSTONE HALL Reported March...

Crime Log ― Feb. 20 – March 5

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Vandalism, Trespassing, Grand Theft and Robbery make up this week's Crime Log.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 8, 2018

TRESPASSING ― GATEHOUSE #2 Reported Feb. 21, 4 a.m. An individual attempted to enter campus claiming he wanted to find a drinking fountain. The Campus Safety personnel denied him access due to his suspicious behavior, and observed him later hiding in the bushes. Officers made contact with the individual...

Survivors mobilize on social media and in person after Florida shooting

A photoillustration of a student popping a bubble.
Survivors mobilize on social media and in person after Florida shooting.
Megan Josep, Design Editor February 21, 2018

In the wake of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Florida, high school students across the country are utilizing social media to promote stricter gun laws. Students recapped their experiences during the shooting on Twitter, prompting users to protest on the platform. By the second...

Crime Log ― Feb. 13 – Feb. 20

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Vandalism, Hit & Run, Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor, Petty Theft and Trespassing are up this week's Crime Log.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief February 21, 2018

VANDALISM ― ROSECRANS AVE. Reported Feb. 13, 3:05 p.m., occurred between Feb. 12, 6 p.m. and Feb. 13, 12 p.m. A student returned to their vehicle and discovered a broken window. Campus Safety is continuing the investigation, but the case was not reported to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department. HIT...

Crime Log ― Feb. 6 – Jan. 13

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Vandalism, Disturbing the Peace, Hit & Run and Grand theft make up this week's Crime Log.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief February 11, 2018

VANDALISM ― HORTON HALL Reported Feb. 6, 2:24 p.m., occurred prior to 2:24 p.m. Facilities reported damaged ceiling tiles in the hallway. Campus Safety is continuing the investigation, but the case was not reported to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department. DISTURBING THE PEACE ― BLACKSTONE HALL Reported...

Crime Log ― Jan. 31 – Feb. 6

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Petty Theft, Vandalism, Hit and Run and Trespassing make up this week's Crime Log.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief February 7, 2018

PETTY THEFT ― HORTON HALL Reported Jan. 31, 2:33 p.m., occurred between Jan. 25, 9 p.m. and Jan. 26, 1:30 a.m. A student reported a whiteboard stolen from outside their dorm room. Campus Safety is continuing the investigation, but the incident was not reported to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department. VANDALISM...

Crime Log ― Jan. 23 – Jan. 31

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Petty Theft, Trespassing, Disturbing the Peace, Grand Theft, Vandalism and Hit and Run make up this week's crime log.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief January 31, 2018

PETTY THEFT ― BIOLA PROFESSIONAL BUILDING Reported Jan. 23, 9:03 a.m., occurred Jan. 19 between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. An individual reported their locked bicycle missing. Campus Safety is continuing the investigation, but the incident was not reported to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department. TRESPASSING...