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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Earthquake and tropical storm batter Mexico

Structures lie in ruins after an earthquake in Mexico demolished buildings and cut electricity.
Earthquake rocks the country and leaves damage in its wake.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief October 5, 2022

In the span of nearly 15 days, Mexico experienced two different natural disasters. On Sept. 19, the anniversary of two separate earthquakes, a powerful earthquake rattled the country. Then, on Oct. 3, Hurricane Orlene made landfall on the border of Nayarit and Sinaloa but quickly diminished to a tropical...

Hurricane Ian powers through Cuba and US states

Hurricane Ian powers through Cuba and US states
Disastrous storm pummels Cuba, Florida and South Carolina.
Dalet Valles and Phoebe Vrable September 30, 2022

At least nineteen people have been confirmed dead from the effects of Hurricane Ian so far, exceeding the eleven deaths Hurricane Fiona caused.  Hurricane Ian has torn through Florida and Cuba, leaving extensive damages wherever it passes. On Sept. 24, President Joe Biden declared a state of emergency...

Blackstone flooding prompts evacuation

Blackstone residents from rooms 215-229 were relocated to Thompson Hall temporarily as a result of the flooding.
Blanket accident triggers sprinkler.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief November 3, 2021

The second floor of Blackstone Hall was flooded with water after a resident’s blanket got tangled with a fire sprinkler on the ceiling. As the student attempted to free the blanket, the fire sprinkler was triggered, which set off fire alarms throughout the building. The resulting deluge released water...

Flash flood watch issued for Orange County, San Bernardino

Photo depicts a flooded walkway in front of a row of classrooms.
With predictions of rain lasting through Thursday, students gear up for a rainy first week of school.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager January 14, 2019

The sound of soggy shoes could be heard making their way around campus as students braved the rain on Monday. In the midst of a projected week-long rainstorm, the campus and surrounding community are bracing for flooding. Two storm systems making their way over California hit La Mirada this Monday...

Prayer impacts Houston

Photo Courtesy of Reagan Smalley
Texas student finds the significance of prayer through the devastating hurricane.
Jessica Goddard, Writer September 11, 2017
Texas student finds the significance of prayer through the devastating hurricane.

Possible flooding prompts preparation

The graphic above illustrates what areas of the east side of campus would incur flooding in the case of a severe rainstorm. | Photo courtesy of Biola University Department of Campus Safety
Led by campus safety, departments on campus create plan of action in case of severe El Niño rainstorms.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer November 9, 2015
Led by campus safety, departments on campus create plan of action in case of severe El Niño rainstorms.

El Niño causes concerns

El Niño causes concerns
Biola plans for possible flooding and other problems associated with El Niño weather patterns.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer November 2, 2015
Biola plans for possible flooding and other problems associated with El Niño weather patterns.