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The Chimes

Tornado, heavy storms and flooding pummel California

A rare tornado touched down in Los Angeles County on March 22.
California weathers mudslides, hail and rain.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief March 31, 2023

California has been facing the effects of extreme winter storms — rain, floods, snow and mudslides. According to the Los Angeles Times, Montebello, a city in Los Angeles County, was hit by a tornado on March 22, the strongest to touch down in the county since 1983.  Though spring has arrived and...

2021 Torrey Conference: Glory to Glory

The 86th annual Torrey Bible Conference begins early Wednesday morning.
The 86th annual Torrey Memorial Bible Conference commences.

DAY ONE, SESSION 1 The rain sprinkled down this morning as students stood in line for the first in-person Torrey Conference since 2019. Wet seats and small mosquitoes awaited students on Metzger Lawn. Regardless of the damp weather and busy insects, Biolans shuffled to their seats in anticipation for...

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...

Deck the Haven brings cheer in the rain

Photo by Thecla Li/ THE CHIMES
The added challenge of the weather proved no match for the Hart floor tradition.
Macie Cummings and Isabelle Thompson December 7, 2018

Deck the Haven was back again, this year facing new obstacles brought by the rain in the second year of its outdoor format. The event took place on the Thursday night in a tent on parking lot F. Guests were given seven interactive room options to go and explore. Rooms included a Tiki lounge, Infinity...

Drain pipe extension clogs traffic

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Facilities paves way for new batting cages.
Quinn Gorham, Writer October 8, 2017
Facilities paves way for new batting cages.

Science center move-in delayed

Caleb Raney/THE CHIMES
Rain cannot damper students’ and faculty’s excitement about the opening of the new center.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief September 19, 2017
Rain cannot damper students’ and faculty’s excitement about the opening of the new center.

Downpour loosens watertight schedule

The science center’s water tight milestone has been pushed from March 14 to April 15 due to rain.
Daisy Gonzalez, Writer April 11, 2017
The science center’s water tight milestone has been pushed from March 14 to April 15 due to rain.

SCORR addresses the breach

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Students respond to conversations regarding racial tensions and reconciliation.
Jana Eller, Office Manager February 21, 2017
Students respond to conversations regarding racial tensions and reconciliation.

Floodgates of heaven rain down

Cassidy Eldridge/THE CHIMES
Over interterm, campus receives major amounts of rain.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer February 14, 2017
Over interterm, campus receives major amounts of rain.

Possible flooding prompts preparation

The graphic above illustrates what areas of the east side of campus would incur flooding in the case of a severe rainstorm. | Photo courtesy of Biola University Department of Campus Safety
Led by campus safety, departments on campus create plan of action in case of severe El Niño rainstorms.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer November 9, 2015
Led by campus safety, departments on campus create plan of action in case of severe El Niño rainstorms.

El Niño causes concerns

El Niño causes concerns
Biola plans for possible flooding and other problems associated with El Niño weather patterns.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer November 2, 2015
Biola plans for possible flooding and other problems associated with El Niño weather patterns.