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The Chimes

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The Chimes

SGA Rundown: final preparations made for SGA Chapel

The new SGA logo
The new-look SGA chapel will take place during AfterDark and focus on mental health.
Austin Green and Rebecca Mitchell October 19, 2018

Before Thursday’s Student Government Association senate meeting got underway, senior vice president Katherine Davis broke the senators into groups so they could pray for each other and help each other discern what burdens to give to God at the halfway point of the semester. It would set the tone...

Student Development takes closer look at anxiety and depression

Photoillustration by Rafik Abousoliman / THE CHIMES
With a national increase of mental health issues, the department launches a new committee to support students.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief October 18, 2018

This is part three of a three-part series on mental health. Parts one and two can be found here and here. This story was originally published in print on Oct. 18, 2018. As the dean of Student Wellness, Lisa Igram sometimes meets with students feeling depressed, anxious or lonely. Many times, she says,...

For the chief of Campus Safety, student mental health is personal

Campus Safety Chief John Ojeisekhoba stands next to his late nephew, Moses Sambo
With the memory of his nephew in mind, Chief John Ojeisekhoba announces partnership with the LASD.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief October 16, 2018

This is part two of a three-part series on mental health. Part one can be found here. Part three will be published in print and online on Thursday, Oct. 18. Moses Sambo loved to be around people. He was kind, goofy and enjoyed jokes. Standing just taller than his uncle, Campus Safety Chief John...

Norwalk sheriff’s station faces increasing mental illness reports

Capt. James Tatreau of the Norwalk patrol station helps coordinate deputies who respond to calls involving individuals who may have a mental illness.  His department, like many others, has seen a significant increase in 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...

Student Care meets student needs

Someone placing a hand on a student's shoulder
Life presents problems, and Student Care helps students work through issues they may face.
Caitlin Blackmon, Features Apprentice March 28, 2018

The misconception that Student Care only comes in when students go against community standards disregards its purpose of helping students navigate through a number of issues, including roommate conflict and mental health. STUDENT CARE AT ITS CORE While the severity of the issue differs from student...

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.

Hope breaks through

Caroline Sommers/THE CHIMES
Mental health is a struggle to maintain, and Biola knows it.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer March 28, 2017
Mental health is a struggle to maintain, and Biola knows it.

Rethinking masculinity: It is okay to cry

Tim Seeberger/THE CHIMES
The emotionally relieving act helps break down societal stigmas.
Tim Seeberger, Writer March 16, 2017
The emotionally relieving act helps break down societal stigmas.

Stress debilitates mental health

Eliana Park/ THE CHIMES
Atomization and academic pressure fosters addictive tendencies.
Justin Yun, Writer November 2, 2016
Atomization and academic pressure fosters addictive tendencies.

Travel calms burdened students’ minds

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Before the burden of finals, travel may help students clear their minds before studying.
Tim Seeberger, Writer May 3, 2016
Before the burden of finals, travel may help students clear their minds before studying.

Recognize the scratchy throats in mental health

Illustration by Trevor Lunde/THE CHIMES
We know when to take Tylenol, but we do not know when to go to counseling.
Jacqueline Lewis, Writer April 5, 2016
We know when to take Tylenol, but we do not know when to go to counseling.

Out the door, into beauty

Photo courtesy of Justin Yun
Spending time outdoors improves health and reminds humanity of its place in God’s creation.
Justin Yun, Writer December 2, 2015
Spending time outdoors improves health and reminds humanity of its place in God’s creation.