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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Biola deals with three-hour-long power outage

Students huddle under emergency lighting in the SUB during a power outage on campus on Jan. 16, 2018.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief January 16, 2019

Updated at 11:16 p.m. Power went dark across most of Biola's campus at around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Areas initially unaffected by the outage included the Production Center, the Lim Center and parts of the Grove. WiFi access was also affected, and service remained down in several areas after power...

Crime Log — Dec. 10 – Jan. 15

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Over Christmas break, the Crime Log gathered several entries, including drug paraphernalia and burglary.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief January 15, 2019

Drug Paraphernalia / Furnishing Alcoholic Beverage(s) to a Minor — Hope Hall / Horton Hall Reported Dec. 10, 1:45 p.m., occurred prior to 1:45 p.m. Campus Safety conducted a series of room searches, all related to the same incident, in Hope Hall and Horton Hall. All parties involved were students,...

Crime Log ― Dec. 4 – Dec. 11

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This week’s crime log is made up of petty theft, trespassing and disturbing the peace.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager December 11, 2018

Petty Theft ― Rosecrans Apartments Reported Dec. 4, 8 a.m., occurred between Dec. 3, 6 p.m. and Dec. 4, 8 a.m. A student reported their GPS and other items stolen from their locked vehicle. Two of the stolen items were discovered nearby. The incident was not reported to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s...

Crime Log ― Oct. 23 – Oct. 31

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Petty theft, disturbing the peace, property damage and vandalism make up this week’s crime log.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager October 31, 2018

Petty Theft ― Library Reported Oct. 23, 10:59 p.m., occurred between 10:40 p.m. and 10:57 p.m. A student reported their unlocked scooter stolen. The case was not referred to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department but remains active. Disturbing the Peace ― Hope Hall Reported Oct. 23, 11:31...

Crime Log — Sept. 11 – 18

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Property damage and trespassing make up this week’s Crime Log, including a case of bike theft.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief September 18, 2018

Hit and Run: Property Damage — Lot C Reported Sept. 12, 3 p.m., occurred 1:08 p.m. A student reported a collision between two vehicles. The affiliations of the involved parties have not yet been released by Campus Safety. A report was not made to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, but Campus...

Crime Log — Sept. 4 – 11

Crime Log — Sept. 4 - 11
Petty theft and trespassing are up this week's Crime Log.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager September 11, 2018

Trespassing — La Mirada Apartments Reported Sept. 5, 12:30 a.m. An officer reported an individual digging through the dumpster near the apartment. Officers made contact with the individual and asked them to leave. They left without further incident. Petty Theft — Horton Hall Reported Sept....

Crime Log—April 10 – Sept. 4

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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...

Crime Log ― April 2 – April 10

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Jana Eller, Office Manager April 14, 2018

FURNISHING ALCOHOL TO A MINOR — LOT G Reported April 2, 1:44 a.m. A Campus Safety officer observed a student giving alcohol to an underage student. The officer made contact and referred the case to Student Development. TRESPASSING — BEACHCOMBER APARTMENTS Reported April 3, 1:30 a.m. A Campus...

Crime Log ― March 20 – March 27

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Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 29, 2018

DISTURBING THE PEACE ― LOT A Reported March 21, 1:10 a.m. A neighbor reported loud noise caused by a Mock Rock team practicing. Officers made contact with the team and asked them to stop their practice. The team compiled without further incident. DISTURBING THE PEACE ― LOT K Reported March...

Crime Log ― Feb. 20 – March 5

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Vandalism, Trespassing, Grand Theft and Robbery make up this week's Crime Log.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 8, 2018

TRESPASSING ― GATEHOUSE #2 Reported Feb. 21, 4 a.m. An individual attempted to enter campus claiming he wanted to find a drinking fountain. The Campus Safety personnel denied him access due to his suspicious behavior, and observed him later hiding in the bushes. Officers made contact with the individual...

Crime Log ― Feb. 6 – Jan. 13

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Vandalism, Disturbing the Peace, Hit & Run and Grand theft make up this week's Crime Log.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief February 11, 2018

VANDALISM ― HORTON HALL Reported Feb. 6, 2:24 p.m., occurred prior to 2:24 p.m. Facilities reported damaged ceiling tiles in the hallway. Campus Safety is continuing the investigation, but the case was not reported to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department. DISTURBING THE PEACE ― BLACKSTONE HALL Reported...

Crime Log ― Jan. 31 – Feb. 6

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Petty Theft, Vandalism, Hit and Run and Trespassing make up this week's Crime Log.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief February 7, 2018

PETTY THEFT ― HORTON HALL Reported Jan. 31, 2:33 p.m., occurred between Jan. 25, 9 p.m. and Jan. 26, 1:30 a.m. A student reported a whiteboard stolen from outside their dorm room. Campus Safety is continuing the investigation, but the incident was not reported to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department. VANDALISM...