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The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Hurricane Fiona pulverizes Puerto Rico and surrounding islands

Hurricane Fiona pulverizes Puerto Rico and surrounding islands
President Joe Biden approves an emergency declaration.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief September 20, 2022

Hurricane Fiona hit Puerto Rico on Sept. 17, whipping up dangerous winds and cutting electricity and running water. The day after the hurricane struck Puerto Rico, President Joe Biden approved an emergency declaration. Many other islands and some U.S. states are expecting Hurricane Fiona to make landfall,...

Power outages leave Biola in the dark

Power outages leave Biola in the dark
Off-campus apartments lost power due to rolling blackouts.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief September 10, 2022

Biola’s power flickered around 4-5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 9. Chief of Campus Safety John Ojeisekhoba reported the flicker was due to strong winds caused by Hurricane Kay in Baja, California. Ojeisekhoba said that a transformer in La Mirada also blew out as a result of the wind, which caused the power...

Recovery ensues post hurricanes

Photo Courtesy of Kade Twitty
As the Southeast starts to rebuild, students respond and extend a helping hand.
Quinn Gorham, Writer September 27, 2017
As the Southeast starts to rebuild, students respond and extend a helping hand.