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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Crime Log — Feb. 18 – Feb. 21

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
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....

Library introduces text message notices

Library introduces text message notices
The automated system also lets students request information, renew materials and check the status of certain items.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor November 1, 2019

For a growing population of smartphone savvy patrons, the library now offers text message notifications. The library has partnered with Shoutbomb, a third-party vendor based in Northern California, to text courtesy messages to students who opt-in.  MOBILE ORDER After signing up for the service via...

SGA Rundown: Proposal for mailbox passes

The new SGA logo
After finishing their discussion on SGA mailboxes, senators consider past and future events.
Rebecca Mitchell, Freelance Writer November 2, 2018

In returning to the discussion on Student Government Association mailboxes, senators passed the proposal in full after a discussion that took 30-40 minutes. The senate also debriefed various topics, such as the recent Gospel and social justice Duologue and the possibility of hosting an “adulting”...

Campus Safety and LASD partnership leads to recovery of 22 bicycles

Chief John Ojeisekhoba looks at a computer screen.
Cross-agency coordination succeeds as La Mirada crime stats mark current decrease in number of reported incidents.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief September 24, 2018

A recent collaborative effort between Biola Campus Safety and the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department resulted in the discovery of 22 stolen bicycles, a product of a longtime relationship between the two agencies as La Mirada crime shows some signs of slight downturn. COLLABORATION COMBATS CRIME After...

Senators take field trip to Campus Safety

The new SGA logo
Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor April 10, 2018

The Student Government Association discussed the university master planand their President’s Administrative Council partnerships, had a Campus Safety visit, four internal proposals, two open proposals and voted. SGA president Gregory Ambrose began the meeting by having senators look at the...

Bylaw amendment aids SGA election

The Student Government Association logo
Senators talk about caring for students, listen to internal proposals and vote on two proposals
Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor February 19, 2018

Student Government Association dialogued with one another on the topics of the Celebration of Scholarship and Research, BiolaShares and three proposals as well as voted on two internal proposals. Senators also filled out an athletics survey students will have the option to take during SGA Hour on...

Biola suffers internet outage

Jana Eller/THE CHIMES
Cut lines on La Mirada Boulevard causes loss of internet access across campus.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief October 11, 2017
Cut lines on La Mirada Boulevard causes loss of internet access across campus.

Technology Commons to offer new services

Caleb Raney/THE CHIMES
Library and IT continue collaboration as departments discuss student needs.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief May 17, 2017
Library and IT continue collaboration as departments discuss student needs.

Phishing attack resolved

Kyle Kohner/THE CHIMES [file]
A day of emails from an app disguised as Google Docs ends with Google and IT taking steps to help compromised account users.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer May 3, 2017
A day of emails from an app disguised as Google Docs ends with Google and IT taking steps to help compromised account users.

Phishing emails propel response

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Biola Information Technology advocates two-step verification against recent phishing email schemes.
Alondra Urizar, Writer September 9, 2015
Biola Information Technology advocates two-step verification against recent phishing email schemes.

Campus grounds receive makeover over summer

Marika Adamopoulos/THE CHIMES
Students appreciate new improvements to campus, including better WiFi coverage and infrastructure repairs.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer September 8, 2015
Students appreciate new improvements to campus, including better WiFi coverage and infrastructure repairs.