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Biola deals with three-hour-long power outage

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...

14 bicycles stolen from Biola

After multiple petty theft incidents, Campus Safety offers free locks to students.

Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • November 2, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Nov. 1, 2018. Daisy Krigbaum has had her bike stolen. Twice. The most recent theft occurred on Sept. 30 in the middle of the day. The junior philosophy major says that although she had a U-lock for her Schwinn mountain bike, she was late to a meeting...

3-year-old wandering street near campus returned to mother

A “good Samaritan” saw the toddler alone and called 911, the LASD says.

Austin Green, Managing Editor • October 26, 2018

Just after 10 a.m. Friday morning, a 3-year-old girl was found wandering alone alongside La Mirada Boulevard near the Tacuba Drive intersection one block from Biola’s campus, according to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. A woman who the LASD calls a “good Samaritan” saw the toddler and...

Norwalk sheriff’s station faces increasing mental illness reports

LASD looks at adding more mental health professionals to assist with de-escalation.

Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • October 15, 2018

This is part one of a three-part series on mental health. Part two will be published online on Oct. 15. Part three will be published in print on Thursday, Oct. 18 and will go online in the days following. On the afternoon of Sept. 25, Los Angeles Sheriff's Department officers received a report of...

Campus Safety alerts students after ‘transient activity’ at Biola

Students are advised through email to exercise caution around La Mirada.

Macie Cummings and Isabelle Thompson • October 4, 2018

On Oct. 4, Campus Safety sent a mass email to Biola students informing them of potential danger posed by “transient individuals.” Students were advised to act cautiously around parking lots and shopping centers near Rosecrans and Valley View where the individuals have been known to congregate. This...

Crime Log ― Feb. 20 – March 5

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...

Five things to do over spring break

A list of activity ideas for students who stay on campus..

Jessica Goddard, Features Editor • February 21, 2018

As spring break approaches, students fatigued with the daily grind of the college life anxiously await their respite. Some travel home or to a fun destination, while others remain in the area. Even if students do not travel over the break, the area surrounding campus holds many opportunities for enjoyment...

Shooter scares a third time

Ashley Brimmage, Opinions Editor • November 13, 2017

7:42 P.M. “BIOLA EMERGENCY ALERT: (Active shooter/ Person with gun) near (area/building). Based on your location, RUN to safety, HIDE or FIGHT. Campus is on lockdown.” Students, faculty and staff received the above text from Campus Safety on Sunday Oct. 29, sending the campus into panic. Resident...