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Called to protect: the faith-driven heart behind Biola’s Campus Safety

John Ojeisekhoba, “Chief O”, Associate VP and Chief of Campus Safety participates in NationBall 2024.
Chief Ojeisekhoba breaks down how God has called him to serve and protect the student body.
Jacob Cohen, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

If there was one thing that you would want everyone to know about yourself, what would it be? Would it be the car that you drive, the awards you’ve received, or the school you go to? Well, I had the privilege of asking Biola University’s Chief of Campus Safety, John Ojeisekhoba Sr., that same question....

SGA Rundown: Senators discuss diversity and deliberate proposal

SGA Rundown: Senators discuss diversity and deliberate proposal
Horton senator Liz Kim proposes a ping pong table and Chief Ojeisekhoba announces new safety practices.
Phoebe Vrable, News Editor September 29, 2022

This week’s meeting for the Student Government Association opened with a presentation from diversity coordinator Isaiah Swasey about interacting with students from diverse cultures.  “About 30% of Biola’s population are students from diverse backgrounds,” Swasey said. “Knowing how to interact...

CMR and Student Development partner hold self-defense seminar

Instructor Tim Muehlhoff taught the group various self-defense tactics at the event.
Students learn tactics of de-escalation and self-defense.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor April 13, 2022

Biola’s Center for Marriage and Relationships and Student Development are hosting events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month coordinated with the support of Title IX coordinator Nallely Lopez. On April 13, the two put on a self-defense seminar led by professor of communication and black belt in Kung...

It is necessary to recognize sexual assault awareness month

It is necessary to recognize sexual assault awareness month
Sexual assualt awareness must continue beyond April.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor April 11, 2022

There is a reason why women around the world wear denim in April. In 1992, an 18-year-old woman was raped by her driver’s education instructor in Italy. The case was thrown out because the Italian Supreme Court ruled her jeans were so tight she must have helped take them off and consented to having...

Biola gears up for Mock Rock

Team BroPoc ending dance pose at the 2019 Mock Rock competition.
Teams prep for the annual lip-synch and dance battle.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief January 14, 2022

After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, Mock Rock will make a triumphant return to Biola on April 8. One of Biola’s most beloved traditions, this electrifying lip-synch battle pulses with high-energy music and upbeat dance routines. In past years, teams of 40 to 80 students spent months brainstorming...

SGA Rundown: Mental health and holiday events

SGA Rundown: Mental health and holiday events
Senators talk first-generation student support and Christmas plans.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief November 11, 2021

Senators discussed FirstGen Week and continued planning for a Christmas event. This week, Chief of Campus Safety John Ojeisekhoba gave a presentation to the senators about campus safety and emergency preparedness.  SAFETY AND MENTAL HEALTH Ojeisekhoba detailed the steps he and Campus Safety take to...

BREAKING: Power outage on campus

The power outage delayed the start of men’s soccer on Sept. 25.
On Saturday night, a power outage blackened campus for 30 seconds.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor September 25, 2021

At 7:12 p.m tonight, a campus-wide power outage darkened Biola for 30 seconds. According to Chief of Campus Safety John Ojeisekhoba Sr., a power pole off of campus caused the outage. No students were harmed as a result of the incident, but it did delay the start of the men’s soccer game.   Currently,...

Safety measures at Biola ensure the continuation of in-person learning

Safety measures at Biola ensure the continuation of in-person learning
Biolans navigate fostering a healthy academic environment.
Lauren Vander Tuig, Staff Writer September 1, 2021

After 18 months of a global pandemic, desks are once again filled with university students and groups of students can be seen rushing to class. Many returning students may feel like strangers to campus after taking remote classes. Even simple tasks, such as sitting at desks for over an hour, is something...

Fall in love with this Valentine’s Day Watchlist

Fall in love with this Valentine’s  Day Watchlist
With one day until Valentine’s Day in the middle of quarantine, there is no better time to binge these seven romantic movies.
Kate Bomar, Photographer February 13, 2021

Valentine’s Day is filled with mixed emotions for many. Often, lovers and single people alike resort to the classics such as, “Titanic,” “The Notebook” or “To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before.” Instead, try out these titles to spice things up this year.  FOOLS RUSH IN This 1997 classic...

February celebrations may spike COVID-19 cases in L.A. county

February celebrations may spike COVID-19 cases in L.A. county
As Super Bowl weekend comes to an end, officials speculate coronavirus cases going up for the month of February.
Maria Weyne, News Editor February 8, 2021

After the holiday season surge in cases, declines were seen throughout California, leading Gov. Gavin Newsom to lift California’s stay at home order on Jan. 26. Despite the downward trend, Los Angeles County health officials advised residents to be careful with both the Super Bowl LV and Valentine’s...

Phase 3 repopulation still in place after outbreak

Phase 3 repopulation still in place after outbreak
Biola announces in-person chapel attendance is required for living on campus.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief February 2, 2021

On Jan. 29, President Barry Corey addressed the Phase 3 repopulation strategy in an email following the announcement of a COVID-19 outbreak on campus. Students in this phase are expected to return in March.   PHASED MOVE IN  According to the email, government restrictions currently prevent in-person...

Border walls are immoral

Border walls are immoral
Support for the border wall is based on falsehoods about immigrants.
Tom Crisp and Brad Christerson January 28, 2019

Uppated 1/28, 3:07 p.m. This is in response to the Chimes’ opinion article entitled “Building the border wall is not immoral.” In it, the writer makes the claim that President Donald Trump’s proposal of spending $5 billion on a wall on our southern border is not immoral, but rather economically...