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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Biola Shares hosts pop-up food pantry

The Biola Food Pantry offers free resources for students.
The Biola Food Pantry serves as an additional food resource for students.
Hope Smith, Managing Editor November 1, 2022

On Tuesday, Oct. 11, Biola Shares hosted their second Pop-Up Food Pantry of the semester, where students picked up food to make their own meals.  POP-UP PANTRY The purpose of the Biola Food Pantry is to help students that have food insecurities, dietary restrictions or struggle with meeting their...

Biola expands on-campus engagement opportunities as LA County moves to red tier

Biola freshmen Jessica White, Laura Dahl, and Stephanie Wilkerson reunite after the winter break while eating lunch together in the cafeteria.
Most summer courses remain online, but more students will be allowed on campus.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief March 19, 2021

On March 19, Biola announced in an email newly permitted on-campus activities following a downward trend of COVID-19 cases in Los Angeles county, moving Biola and surrounding areas to the red tier.  SLOWLY REOPENING CAMPUS LIFE  While residential housing will not be expanded for the spring semester,...

What Campus Safety is doing about on-campus crime

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
Campus Safety establishes new initiatives to limit crime on empty campus.
Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor September 16, 2020

Along with other departments, Biola Campus Safety has been adjusting to transitions brought by COVID-19. Even though there is only a fraction of the usual number of students physically on campus, criminals have seen it as an opportunity to commit more crime, according to Chief of Campus Safety John Ojeisekhoba. SHIFT...

Crime Log — Jan. 22 – Jan. 28

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This week’s Crime Log features a couple of unusual entries, including grand theft and obscene or threatening phone calls.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief January 29, 2019

Obscene or Threatening Telephone Calls — On-Campus Reported Jan. 23, 1:18 a.m., occurred Jan. 22, 4 p.m. A student reported receiving unsolicited texts with obscene content. Campus Safety is continuing the investigation, but a report has not been made to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. Petty...

Students live a hectic yet intentional life

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A commuter’s point of view on campus life.
Chris Baeza, Writer November 1, 2016
A commuter’s point of view on campus life.

Students need more off-campus housing

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Biola cannot ignore the massive demand from students for apartments.
Kristen M. Smith, Writer April 26, 2016
Biola cannot ignore the massive demand from students for apartments.