Sigma Hall Archives - The Chimes

Social distancing shifts campus life

Students share what life is like on campus during COVID-19.

Courtney Jackson and Andi Basista • April 20, 2020

Since the suspension of on-campus classes, students have experienced a rollercoaster of emotions as living situations changed over night. What first was an optional stay or leave policy quickly transformed into a mandatory moveout for all students able to do so. When students were told to leave campus...

Crime Log — Feb. 22 – March 10

This crime log features multiple cases of petty theft, two cases of vandalism and an obscene threatening call.

Micah Kim, Managing Editor • March 10, 2020

Petty Theft — Lot N Reported Feb. 26, 4:21 p.m., occurred between Feb. 24, 7 a.m. and Feb. 25, 5 p.m. A student reported vehicle equipment taken off of her vehicle near Lot N. The case is active. Petty Theft — Hope Hall Reported March 3, 1:13 p.m., occurred sometime prior A student reported...

Hot water pipe burst causes water outage

Facilities Management estimated the repair will take two to three days.

Micah Kim, Managing Editor • February 13, 2020

An underground hot water pipe between Lot K and the creek on University Drive burst this morning, causing a water outage in several of the upper campus residence halls and apartments. Director of the Physical Plant Jerrel Haugen estimated the leak will be fixed in two to three days. Facilities Management...

Crime Log — Jan. 17 – Jan. 27

This week’s crime log features one case of marijuana and numerous cases of trespassing, theft and vandalism.

Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief • January 28, 2020

Vandalism — Hope Hall Reported Jan. 17, 1:30 p.m. Facilities Management reported graffiti found inside Hope Hall. Vandalism — Creek Tunnel - La Mirada Boulevard Reported Jan. 19, 4:39 p.m. An officer observed the individuals going into the creek tunnel and saw one of them writing on the...

Crime Log — Oct. 29 – Nov. 4

This week’s crime log features cases of trespassing, petty theft, hit and runs and more.

Maria Weyne, News Editor • November 5, 2019

Battery — Bell Tower Reported Oct. 29, 9:01 p.m. A student reported a domestic disturbance in front of the Bell Tower. The two individuals involved are not affiliated with Biola and were given a trespass advisement. Trespassing — Library Reported Oct. 29, 9:38 p.m. The same two individuals...

Crime Log ― Sept. 17 – Sept. 24

This week’s Crime Log features one threatening phone call, one report of marijuana possession, one case of disturbing the peace and an active case of a stolen bicycle.

Micah Kim, Managing Editor • September 24, 2019

Obscene or Threatening Telephone Calls — Alpha Hall Reported Sept. 17, 11:29 a.m. An individual outside of Biola made a threatening call to a Biola student. Campus Safety worked with the student and banned the individual from campus. Possession of Marijuana — Sigma Hall Reported Sept....

Crime Log ― Sept. 11 – Sept. 17

This week’s Crime Log features a report of marijuana possession and one case of disturbing the peace.

Micah Kim, Managing Editor • September 17, 2019

Possession of Marijuana — Sigma Hall Reported Sept. 11, 10:48 p.m. A student was reported for possessing marijuana on campus. The student has been referred to Student Development. Disturbing the Peace — Lot K Reported Sept. 13, 10:36 p.m. A group of students was playing loud music in the...

Crime Log ― Sept. 3 – Sept. 10

This week’s Crime Log features one act of vandalism and two disturbances of the peace.

Micah Kim, Managing Editor • September 10, 2019

Story was updated on Sept. 17, 2019, with activity recently updated by Campus Safety. Vandalism — Horton Hall Reported Sept. 5, 2:58 p.m., occurred prior A student reported damages in Horton’s first floor restroom. The report has been resolved after officers checked the area. Disturbing...

Crime Log ― April 9 – April 16

This week’s crime log features a series of petty thefts and noise complaints, followed by two drinking trespassers and a hit and run on a student’s vehicle.

Micah Kim, Managing Editor • April 17, 2019

Petty Theft — Production Center Reported April 9, 2:56 p.m., occurred between April 5, 12 a.m. and April 8, 12 a.m. A student reported their locked bike stolen from the bike racks outside of the Production Center. The lock was removed by detaching one of the wheels from the bike. The investigation...

Crime Log — March 25 – April 2

This week’s crime log includes several instances of trespassing, vandalism and some marijuana-related offenses.

Brittany Ung, Web Editor • April 2, 2019

Trespassing — Lot R Reported March 25, 9:58 a.m. An officer observed an individual covered in mud entering campus through the creek. The individual had fallen into the creek and was looking for the Los Angeles river. The officer confirmed that the individual did not need medical attention before...

Crime Log — March 19 – March 24

Campus Safety is investigating cases of Hit and Run, Petty Theft and Obscene or Threatening Phone Calls that occurred this week.

Brittany Ung, Web Editor • March 26, 2019

Hit and Run: Property Damage — Lot S Reported March 19, 10:38 a.m., occurred March 18 between 9:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. A student reported dents and scratches to their vehicle that were not there previously. The incident was not reported to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. However, the investigation...

Crime Log ― Feb. 27 – March 6

Petty theft, trespassing and noise complaints make up this week’s Crime Log.

Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager • March 12, 2019

Disturbing the Peace ― Sutherland Hall Reported Feb. 27, 12:43 a.m. Neighbors to campus reported loud music coming from Sutherland Hall. Officers found the source of the noise and it to be turned down. There was no further incident. Disturbing the Peace ― Sigma Hall Reported March 1, 3:05...