The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Biola’s answers to questions about water problems

Aerial view of Biola’s campus showing Alpha, Sigma and Blackstone Halls. Water leak was resolved near University Dr. and the La Mirada Boulevard entrance.
Water quality and infrastructure at Biola are in good condition despite questions and concerns
Olivia Kam, News Editor • February 28, 2025

On Feb. 7, water was shut off to several dorms on Biola’s upper campus, specifically Blackstone, Alpha and Sigma. The issue was resolved later that day, but residents have complained about the cloudy appearance of tap water since the incident, prompting questions about Biola’s water quality and infrastructure. Brian...

Hot water pipe burst causes water outage

Hot water pipe burst causes water outage
Facilities Management estimated the repair will take two to three days.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor • February 13, 2020

An underground hot water pipe between Lot K and the creek on University Drive burst this morning, causing a water outage in several of the upper campus residence halls and apartments. Director of the Physical Plant Jerrel Haugen estimated the leak will be fixed in two to three days. Facilities Management...

Beyond the Bubble: Facebook data leaked

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Data mining company gained personal information of estimated 87 million people.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • April 11, 2018

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg made his appearance before members of Congress to explain his company’s connection with a recent data leak that allowed a profiling firm to gain the personal information of up to 87 million people. ZUCKERBERG DEFENDS FACEBOOK FROM POLITICAL BACKLASH The firm, Cambridge...

Panama papers shed light on worldwide corruption

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The massive document leak revealed a number of prominent people’s involvement in offshore shell companies.
Jacqueline Lewis, Writer • April 19, 2016
The massive document leak revealed a number of prominent people’s involvement in offshore shell companies.

Leak disrupts classes

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A crack in the roof of Myers Hall leads to water soaking ceiling tiles and carpet.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer • September 22, 2015
A crack in the roof of Myers Hall leads to water soaking ceiling tiles and carpet.