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The Chimes

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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Strange symbols spotted

Graffiti found around campus, this one being at the Fireplace Pavilion.
Mysterious mark of vandalism appears around Biola's campus.
Olivia Kam, News Editor October 24, 2023

A peculiar graffiti image has been seen by many students all over Biola’s campus since the start of the 2023-24 school year. One is near the Fireplace Pavilion on the ledges enclosing the sitting area. There are two just outside Biola’s cafeteria. The most recent one that appeared is on a table in...

Crime Log ― April 16-23

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
This week’s crime log is made up of a vandalism, disturbance of the peace and petty theft.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager April 23, 2019

Vandalism ― Lot S Reported April 17, 10:24 a.m., occurred prior A Campus Safety officer reported graffiti with the use of a paint pen on the wall of the parking structure. The incident was reported to facilities management for cleanup. The investigation has not been reported to the Los Angeles...

Crime Log May 3 — May 10

Crime Log May 3 — May 10
Petty theft, vandalism and trespassing make up this week's crime log.
Jana Eller, Office Manager May 10, 2016
Petty theft, vandalism and trespassing make up this week's crime log.

A new perspective on an artful crime

A section of the Berlin Wall covered in graffiti can be seen at LACMA on Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles. | Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
Catherine Streng questions whether graffiti is an act of vandalism or of self expression.
Catherine Streng, Writer September 16, 2014
Catherine Streng questions whether graffiti is an act of vandalism or of self expression.