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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Difficulties arise in Hope Hall

Hope Hall residence experiences technical difficulties.
Hope Hall residents are stuck with cold water and a hole in the street as the university focuses on residence hall renovations.
Olivia Kam, News Editor October 3, 2023

Being unable to get hot water created additional difficulties and frustrated feelings during the first week of school for the residents of Hope Hall. The university has fixed the pipe that caused the hot water outages, but a large hole in University Drive has been left unfilled. Biola is also continuing...

Crime Log ― Jan. 4–Jan. 23

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This crime log includes petty theft and vandalism.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief January 24, 2023

Hit and Run — Tradewinds Apartments  Reported on Jan. 4, occurred on Jan. 3 at 11:30 p.m.  A person not associated with Biola hit the apartment complex with their vehicle. Campus Safety followed up with the individual’s insurance company. The case has been cleared.  Petty Theft — Hart Hall  Reported...

Crime Log — Feb. 22 – March 10

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This crime log features multiple cases of petty theft, two cases of vandalism and an obscene threatening call.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor March 10, 2020

Petty Theft — Lot N Reported Feb. 26, 4:21 p.m., occurred between Feb. 24, 7 a.m. and Feb. 25, 5 p.m. A student reported vehicle equipment taken off of her vehicle near Lot N. The case is active. Petty Theft — Hope Hall Reported March 3, 1:13 p.m., occurred sometime prior A student reported...

Crime Log — Feb. 18 – Feb. 21

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This week’s crime log features two cases of weapons on school grounds and one case of marijuana possession.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief February 25, 2020

Vandalism — Earl & Virginia Green Art Gallery Reported Feb. 18 at 10:26 a.m., occurred on Feb. 17 between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. The Art Gallery reported graffiti in their interactive exhibit. The case is still an active investigation. Weapon(s) on School Grounds — Horton Hall Reported Feb....

Crime Log — Jan. 17 – Jan. 27

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This week’s crime log features one case of marijuana and numerous cases of trespassing, theft and vandalism.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief January 28, 2020

Vandalism — Hope Hall Reported Jan. 17, 1:30 p.m. Facilities Management reported graffiti found inside Hope Hall.  Vandalism — Creek Tunnel - La Mirada Boulevard Reported Jan. 19, 4:39 p.m. An officer observed the individuals going into the creek tunnel and saw one of them writing on the...

Crime Log — Nov. 13 – Nov. 19

Crime Log — Nov. 13 – Nov. 19
This week’s crime log includes cases of trespassing and one hit and run.
Victoria Chiang, Copy Editor November 19, 2019

Petty Theft — Li Apartments Reported Nov. 13, 12:22 p.m., occurred between Oct. 12, 12 a.m. and Nov. 9, 11:59 p.m. A student reported their backpack full of personal belongings missing from their room in the Li Apartments. The investigation is still active. Disturbing the Peace — Upper Metzger Reported...

Crime Log — Nov. 5 – Nov. 12

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Officers are investigating reports of stolen bicycles and damage to the tennis courts’ netting.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor November 12, 2019

Petty Theft — Hope Hall Reported Nov. 7, 7:15 p.m., occurred between Nov. 1, 7 p.m. and Nov. 2, 11:50 a.m. A student reported a locked bike taken from the Hope Hall bicycle rack. The investigation is active and has been reported to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. Furnishing Alcoholic Beverage(s)...

Crime Log ― Oct. 24 – Oct. 29

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This week’s crime log featured one case of vandalism, some petty thefts, some trespassing incidents and more.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor October 29, 2019

Vandalism ― Horton Hall Reported Oct. 25, 10:37 a.m, occurred sometime prior to 10:37 a.m. Facilities Management reported writing on the wall of Horton’s public bathroom. This case is still active. Trespassing — Lot E Reported on Oct. 26, 5:55 a.m. A Campus Safety officer reported and...

Crime Log ― Oct. 16 – Oct. 23

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This week’s Crime Log features one disturbance of the peace.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor October 23, 2019

Stewart Hall — Disturbing the peace Reported on Oct. 19, 12:54 a.m. A student reported a noise complaint of loud music and yelling between Stewart and Hope Hall. The individuals left prior to Campus Safety’s arrival.

Crime Log ― Oct. 9 — Oct. 15

Crime Log ― Oct. 9 — Oct. 15
This week’s Crime Log includes one case of furnishing alcohol to a minor, two thefts and other petty crimes.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor October 15, 2019

Lot S — Furnishing alcoholic beverages to a minor Reported on Oct. 9, 12:23 p.m., started an investigation on Oct. 10, 5:13 p.m.  Three students were found drinking on campus near the parking structure Lot S. It was later revealed that one of the students had supplied alcohol to the others who...

Crime Log ― Sept. 25 – Oct. 1

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This week’s Crime Log features two cases of trespassing.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor October 1, 2019

Trespassing — Gatehouse #1 Reported Sept. 27, 11:53 a.m. A gate attendant reported an individual previously banned from campus trespassing through the gatehouse on the Biola Avenue entrance. Officers implemented the ban and the individual was kicked out.  Trespassing — Hope Hall Reported Sept....

Crime Log ― April 16-23

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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...