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The Chimes

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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Crime Log ― Sept. 19–Oct. 17

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This crime log includes vandalism and grand theft.
Dalet Valles and Phoebe Vrable October 19, 2022

Hit and Run — Lower Campus Parking (Lot G) Reported on Sept. 19, occurred between Sept. 18 at 1 p.m. and Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. A student-owned vehicle was hit on lower campus. No note was left, and the case is still under investigation.  Hit and Run — Sutherland Parking (Lot B) Reported on Sept....

Crime Log ― April 6 – April 18

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This crime log includes marijuana violations and petty theft.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief April 19, 2022

Grand Theft — Stewart Hall Reported on April 6, occurred between Feb. 22 at 12:01 a.m. and April 6 at 3 p.m. A student’s credit card was stolen in an instance of grand theft.  The sheriff’s department was contacted and the incident was referred to Student Development. The incident was cleared...

Crime Log―Oct. 18–Nov. 2

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This crime log features cases of extortion and theft, as well as a fire alert.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor November 2, 2021

Petty Theft  — Lot K Reported Oct. 19 at 4:01 p.m. The incident occurred between Oct. 8 and Oct. 9. A student reported that property was taken from the parking structure outside Alpha Hall. The case was forwarded to the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department and remains active. Obscene or Threatening...

Biola begins diversity talks with Lament Session

Biola begins diversity talks with Lament Session
President Corey and Chief Diversity Officer Tamra Malone respond to a plethora of concerns that has been plaguing Biola's campus.
Thecla Li, Managing Editor March 16, 2020

“Use ‘I’ statements, don’t interrupt, suspend judgment, speak up and listen up, affirm those who speak, show respect and extend grace.”  These were the ground rules established by students and faculty present at the Lament Session that took place Wednesday night at Calvary Chapel. Sparked...

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....

Hot water pipe burst causes water outage

Hot water pipe burst causes water outage
Facilities Management estimated the repair will take two to three days.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor February 13, 2020

An underground hot water pipe between Lot K and the creek on University Drive burst this morning, causing a water outage in several of the upper campus residence halls and apartments. Director of the Physical Plant Jerrel Haugen estimated the leak will be fixed in two to three days. Facilities Management...

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 — Oct. 29 – Nov. 4

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This week’s crime log features cases of trespassing, petty theft, hit and runs and more.
Maria Weyne, News Editor November 5, 2019

Battery — Bell Tower Reported Oct. 29, 9:01 p.m. A student reported a domestic disturbance in front of the Bell Tower. The two individuals involved are not affiliated with Biola and were given a trespass advisement.  Trespassing — Library  Reported Oct. 29, 9:38 p.m.  The same two individuals...

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 ― Sept. 17 – Sept. 24

Crime Log ― Sept. 17 – Sept. 24
This week’s Crime Log features one threatening phone call, one report of marijuana possession, one case of disturbing the peace and an active case of a stolen bicycle.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor September 24, 2019

Obscene or Threatening Telephone Calls — Alpha Hall Reported Sept. 17, 11:29 a.m.  An individual outside of Biola made a threatening call to a Biola student. Campus Safety worked with the student and banned the individual from campus.  Possession of Marijuana — Sigma Hall  Reported Sept....

Crime Log ― Sept. 3 – Sept. 10

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This week’s Crime Log features one act of vandalism and two disturbances of the peace.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor September 10, 2019

Story was updated on Sept. 17, 2019, with activity recently updated by Campus Safety.  Vandalism — Horton Hall Reported Sept. 5, 2:58 p.m., occurred prior A student reported damages in Horton’s first floor restroom. The report has been resolved after officers checked the area.  Disturbing...

Crime Log — March 25 – April 2

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This week’s crime log includes several instances of trespassing, vandalism and some marijuana-related offenses.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor April 2, 2019

Trespassing — Lot R Reported March 25, 9:58 a.m. An officer observed an individual covered in mud entering campus through the creek. The individual had fallen into the creek and was looking for the Los Angeles river. The officer confirmed that the individual did not need medical attention before...