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The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

How dorm consolidation impacts Biola

Alpha Chi is changing from the only all-girl dorm on Biola's campus to co-ed housing.
Dorm changes bring about an attitude of uncertainty amongst Biola students.
Noel Sassoon, Deputy Opinions Editor • February 6, 2023

On Jan. 31, Sandy Hough, the dean of community life & Title IX coordinator, sent an email to Biola students announcing a drastic change to Biola’s residential community: Alpha Hall will become a co-ed dorm beginning in fall of 2023. Additionally, Alpha, Sigma and Hart Hall will only be available...

Crime Log ― April 2 – April 10

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
Jana Eller, Office Manager • April 14, 2018

FURNISHING ALCOHOL TO A MINOR — LOT G Reported April 2, 1:44 a.m. A Campus Safety officer observed a student giving alcohol to an underage student. The officer made contact and referred the case to Student Development. TRESPASSING — BEACHCOMBER APARTMENTS Reported April 3, 1:30 a.m. A Campus...

Student success joins education in Sutherland

Tomber Su/THE CHIMES
After weeks in packing boxes, student success moves to their new location in Sutherland.
Jana Eller, Office Manager • May 4, 2016
After weeks in packing boxes, student success moves to their new location in Sutherland.

Campus grounds receive makeover over summer

Marika Adamopoulos/THE CHIMES
Students appreciate new improvements to campus, including better WiFi coverage and infrastructure repairs.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer • September 8, 2015
Students appreciate new improvements to campus, including better WiFi coverage and infrastructure repairs.

One last word

Members of the current Biola community and past Emerson residents gathered at 7 p.m. on April 16 to share memories and experiences from their time in the residence hall, which has been part of the La Mirada campus since 1958. | Tomber Su/THE CHIMES
The Emerson Farewell Event on April 16 invited past and present residents to share their memories of the beloved dorm before its transition to an administrative building next year.
Monica Kochan, Writer • April 22, 2015
The Emerson Farewell Event on April 16 invited past and present residents to share their memories of the beloved dorm before its transition to an administrative building next year.

Fresh faces take the stage

New senators share their goals and aspirations for next year’s SGA senate.
Dayna Drum, Writer • April 14, 2015
New senators share their goals and aspirations for next year’s SGA senate.

Surprise support spurs Emerson to Nationball win

Sophomore Joey LeSuer and his fellow Emerson Hall residents link arms to protect the women of Alpha for the last time in history at Nationball 2014. | Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
Emerson claims victory in a surprise turn of events during this year's Nationball.
Grace Gibney and Torie Hamilton • September 12, 2014
Emerson claims victory in a surprise turn of events during this year's Nationball.

Save the last dance for Emerson

The men of Emerson, clothed in green, stand strong amidst the rainbow of other dorms at Nationball in 2013. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES
Residents of Emerson look forward to their upcoming performance during Nationball.
Charity Chezum, Writer • September 10, 2014
Residents of Emerson look forward to their upcoming performance during Nationball.

Emerson closes doors

Men of Emerson reflect on the time they spent in the soon to be retired dorm. | Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
As Emerson Hall begins its last year, residents reflect on how the oldest all-male dorm on campus has impacted their lives.
Alex Bell, Writer • September 2, 2014
As Emerson Hall begins its last year, residents reflect on how the oldest all-male dorm on campus has impacted their lives.