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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...

Difficulties arise in Hope Hall

Hope Hall residence experiences technical difficulties.
Hope Hall residents are stuck with cold water and a hole in the street as the university focuses on residence hall renovations.
Olivia Kam, News Editor October 3, 2023

Being unable to get hot water created additional difficulties and frustrated feelings during the first week of school for the residents of Hope Hall. The university has fixed the pipe that caused the hot water outages, but a large hole in University Drive has been left unfilled. Biola is also continuing...

Main water valve outside Thompson bursts, shutting off water to Bluff

The busted pipe behind Thompson shut off water to Bluff.
Three different rooms in Bluff have been flooded.
Maria Weyne, News Editor September 27, 2019

On Friday morning, facilities management received a phone call from Thompson Hall at approximately 7:45 that water was leaking into residents’ rooms. A resident noticed water seeping into her room, and she was not the only one.  Two other rooms on the first floor were also affected, according to...