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The Chimes

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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Library exhibit engages with personal stories

Library exhibit engages with personal stories
The student art showcase invites viewers to observe individual narratives.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor March 1, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 28, 2019). Featured on the main floor of Biola’s library this semester, the Spirit and Story exhibition presents a variety of stories from student artists through creatively designed typography posters. Reflecting on the university’s chapel...

Crime Log — Dec. 10 – Jan. 15

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
Over Christmas break, the Crime Log gathered several entries, including drug paraphernalia and burglary.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief January 15, 2019

Drug Paraphernalia / Furnishing Alcoholic Beverage(s) to a Minor — Hope Hall / Horton Hall Reported Dec. 10, 1:45 p.m., occurred prior to 1:45 p.m. Campus Safety conducted a series of room searches, all related to the same incident, in Hope Hall and Horton Hall. All parties involved were students,...

Flash flood watch issued for Orange County, San Bernardino

Photo depicts a flooded walkway in front of a row of classrooms.
With predictions of rain lasting through Thursday, students gear up for a rainy first week of school.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager January 14, 2019

The sound of soggy shoes could be heard making their way around campus as students braved the rain on Monday. In the midst of a projected week-long rainstorm, the campus and surrounding community are bracing for flooding. Two storm systems making their way over California hit La Mirada this Monday...

SGA Rundown: Senate brings back puppies for finals week

The new SGA logo
Senators also took a tour of Soubirou Hall, which is currently in the later stages of its remodel.
Austin Green, Managing Editor December 7, 2018

With finals less than two weeks away, the Student Government Association voted to give students a much-needed destressor by bringing back the puppy patch. The nearly $1,000 project will return several puppies and a trained handler to campus for students to play with as they study for exams. This semester’s...

Library packed with presenters

Celebration of Scholarship and Research room
The Celebration of Scholarship & Research helped students, faculty, staff and alumni share their research and learn from others.
Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor April 19, 2018

Over 50 presentation boards filled the library Reading Room and Giumarra Courtyard on Wednesday for the Celebration of Scholarship & Research. With the large number of presenters, the Celebration of Scholarship & Research Committee held two sections for the event, with a panel in the middle...

Library strives to stay within budget as prioritization process continues

The library has worked with budget cuts by finding places to increase efficiency.
The library turns to creative solutions as administration seeks more information.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager January 22, 2018

After facing budget cuts of nearly $180,000 in the past two years, the library is responding by creating greater efficiency within their operating system. DISCUSSING THE FUTURE Prioritization of the library began in 2016 with the intention of evaluating  and determining the importance of various...

Crime Log ― Oct. 17 – 25

Crime Log ― Oct. 17 - 25
Vandalism and Trespassing overwhelm this week's Crime log.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief October 30, 2017
Vandalism and Trespassing overwhelm this week's Crime log.

New library liaison assists transfer students

Thecla Li/THE CHIMES
The library prepares to gather data to help students navigate its services efficiently.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief October 15, 2017
The library prepares to gather data to help students navigate its services efficiently.

Crime Log — Sept. 26 – Oct. 3

Crime Log — Sept. 26 – Oct. 3
A couple of Obscene/Threatening phone Calls, petty theft and trespassing makes up this week's crime log
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief October 5, 2017
A couple of Obscene/Threatening phone Calls, petty theft and trespassing makes up this week's crime log

Library reverberates with chatter

Caroline Sommers/THE CHIMES
Staff and students speak of the loudness of the study space during finals week.
Jessica Goddard, Writer May 17, 2017
Staff and students speak of the loudness of the study space during finals week.

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.

Crime Log ― November 15-29

Crime Log ― November 15-29
Petty Theft, Vandalism and Possesion of weapon on school grounds.
Jana Eller, Office Manager November 29, 2016
Petty Theft, Vandalism and Possesion of weapon on school grounds.