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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Renovated fitness center

Biola's fitness center gets new equipment and renovations.
New paint, equipment and atmosphere has been unveiled.
Olivia Kam, News Editor September 11, 2023

Biola’s major ongoing renovations around campus have not excluded the newly renovated fitness center.  The fitness center received a new coat of paint, repaired air conditioning and updated equipment and machines. These upgrades notably freshened and brightened the atmosphere for students wanting...

SGA Rundown: Survey effectiveness and Senate responsibilities

The new SGA logo
Potential collaborations prompt discussion on senators' abilities to amplify voices.
Phoebe Vrable, News Editor October 27, 2022

Director of Campus Engagement Sunroot Liu spoke about multiple needs he would like the Student Government Association to address, including an updated gym, more resources for global students, new scanners for malfunctioning doors in the Student Union Building and an expanded Collegium space.  Many...

5 steps to building your at-home workout routine

5 steps to building your at-home workout routine
Keeping your body fit is achievable during quarantine.
Samantha Shaw April 7, 2020

When COVID-19 has resulted in the closure of gyms, recreational facilities, beaches and national parks, students who regularly work out must find ways to stay in shape. For those who lack indoor gym equipment, exercising while social distancing poses another challenge. With summer quickly approaching,...

Crime Log—April 10 – Sept. 4

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
Vandalism, trespassing, petty theft, possession of marijuana and property damage are up this week's Crime Log.
Isabelle Thompson and Christian Leonard September 4, 2018

MAY   Possession of Marijuana/Trespassing — Off-Campus Reported May 1, 7:07 p.m. A Campus Safety officer observed smoke coming from outside the Hart Hall gates. The officer made contact with a non-student who was smoking, and a student who was not, and asked them to leave. They left...

Fitness center allows working out in tank tops

A student wearing a tank top in the fitness center.
The fitness center recently changes its policy to allow tank tops.
Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor February 20, 2018

After a year and a half of exercising under the athletics department, students can now wear tank tops in the fitness center. ALIGNING WITH STUDENT HANDBOOK Previously, the fitness center resided under auxiliary services and included the dress code rule of no tank tops since the center’s opening...

Administration gets their head in the game

Students playing intramural basketball.
Students in some intramurals will have new game locations in Fall 2019.
Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor February 12, 2018

As more athletic teams require access to the gymnasium, administration has formulated plans to build an intramural and events center for $2 million to open in fall 2019. CREATING MORE FLEXIBILITY Although the plans have been in motion for the past few years before Biola joined NCAA Division II,...

Crime Log ― March 3-12

Crime Log ― March 3-12
Theft, vandalism and disturbing the peace makes up this week's crime log.
Jana Eller, Office Manager March 14, 2017
Theft, vandalism and disturbing the peace makes up this week's crime log.