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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Alpha resident crashes into window

The broken glass window in Alpha Hall Stair 4
Ambulance called and medical attention given to bandaged student
Olivia Kam and Joseph Abboud September 9, 2024

With both an injured student and a broken window, Alpha Hall faces a time of recovery and repair. Brian Phillips, associate vice president of Facility and Auxiliary Operations, provided information about the restoration of the window. “The estimated damage to the window will be approximately...

OCC claims the Nationball Champion title

OCC celebrates their win.
Biola’s long-running tradition continues but ushers in major changes.
Lauren Yee and Dalet Valles September 9, 2023

The new semester has kicked off as incoming and returning students fought to claim the Nationball Champion title. The long-standing tradition of dodgeball between Biola’s “nations,” dorms and the off-campus+community (OCC), ushered in dozens of students to represent their teams with pride.  “I...

Watch out for those scooters!

Photo Courtesy of li.me
People on electric scooters have run into a number of injuries in Southern California.
Preet Christian, Freelance Writer November 15, 2018

Lime and Bird electric scooters are popping up around Southern California. These rent-and-go scooters are mostly used around SoCal beaches but have more recently made their way into the city of Los Angeles. Recently, the LA City Council put regulations on Lime and Bird scooters, including a 15 miles...

Beyond the Bubble: Van driver deliberately kills pedestrians on sidewalk in Toronto

A photoillustration of a student popping a bubble.
Canadian Biolans respond to the devastating news in their home country.
Megan Josep, Design Editor April 25, 2018

A white van drove into the sidewalk in Toronto, Canada, killing 10 people and injuring 15 on Monday. Toronto authorities believe it was a deliberate act of violence and not a national security issue, but have yet to determine the motive, according to WTOL. Authorities have charged the suspect, 25-year-old...

Hope Week supports mental health

Caroline Sommers/THE CHIMES
RAs in Hope Hall establish week-long convention to help students achieve mental healthiness.
Daisy Gonzalez, Writer March 29, 2017
RAs in Hope Hall establish week-long convention to help students achieve mental healthiness.