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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Keeping balance with the Unicycle Club

Group photo of the Unicycle Club.
Learning to ride a unicycle is more than just picking up a new hobby.
Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief November 9, 2023

Around 7 p.m. every Monday night, students head over to the parking lot by Fluor Fountain, gathering near Marshburn Hall. Ehud Lee, a senior in communication studies, also waits here, carrying his unicycle as the other students arrive. Soon they all start getting on unicycles. They wobble and find their...

Crime Log Oct. 13–Oct. 17

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
This week’s Crime Log includes fire, tampering with fire alarms, petty theft and defrauding an innkeeper.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor October 19, 2021

Mechanical Fire — Lot F Reported Oct. 14 at 12:55 p.m., occurred prior. A brushfire started in the bushes next to Fluor Fountain. Campus Safety responded to the fire and used seven fire extinguishers to put out the flames. The report is closed. More information is available on the Chimes newspaper...

Brushfire starts near Fluor Fountain

Brushfire starts near Fluor Fountain
An electrical fire broke out today in the middle of campus.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor October 14, 2021

A small brushfire broke out at 1 p.m. on Biola’s campus near Fluor Fountain. While some students attempted to put out the fire, others jokingly alluded to the story of Moses and the burning bush. CAUSE OF FIRE  According to Chief of Campus Safety John Ojeisekhoba, the fire was an electrical fire...

Student writers celebrate spirit and story

Student writers celebrate spirit and story
Celebration of Student Writing included an open mic to encourage students to share their stories.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor April 15, 2019

In this year’s Celebration of Student Writing, which took place on April 15, the English department included its first-ever open mic, presenting students’ poetry, as well as fiction and non-fiction pieces at Fluor Fountain. Students in the spring semester of English 112 presented everything from...

Crime Log ― March 13 – March 20

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
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...

Deck the Haven lives on

Haven residents and guests take part in a line dance during the resurrected Deck the Haven event.
Students and Havenites express their thoughts on the transformed Deck the Haven.
Isabelle Thompson and Christian Leonard December 7, 2017

Despite numerous adversities, Deck the Haven returned to campus with a new location and additional features on Wednesday. MAKING A COMPROMISE With the relocation of the event to a white tent near Fluor Fountain, Haven residents had to make adjustments this year. Previous incarnations allowed each...

Coordinators promptly present conference subject

TORREY CONFERENCE 2017
Students get time to contemplate the Holy Spirit ahead of first Torrey Conference session.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief September 16, 2017
Students get time to contemplate the Holy Spirit ahead of first Torrey Conference session.

Grandparent’s Day continues to impress

Grandparent’s Day continues to impress
Student’s and ancestors eagerly await this day, and for good reason.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer April 12, 2016
Student’s and ancestors eagerly await this day, and for good reason.

Fluor Fountain floods over

Anna Warner/THE CHIMES
Valve malfunction drives facilities to shut off fountain.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer September 15, 2015
Valve malfunction drives facilities to shut off fountain.