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The Chimes

Crime Log — Feb. 19 – Feb. 26

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This week’s Crime Log features a handful of petty thefts and a fight not involving students.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief February 26, 2019

Trespassing — Gatehouse #1 Reported Feb. 20, 4:16 p.m. A gate attendant reported a homeless individual wandering onto campus. Officers made contact with the person and redirected them without further incident. Petty Theft — Lot S Reported Feb. 22, 11:02 a.m., occurred between Feb. 14, 5 p.m....

Crime Log — Dec. 10 – Jan. 15

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Over Christmas break, the Crime Log gathered several entries, including drug paraphernalia and burglary.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief January 15, 2019

Drug Paraphernalia / Furnishing Alcoholic Beverage(s) to a Minor — Hope Hall / Horton Hall Reported Dec. 10, 1:45 p.m., occurred prior to 1:45 p.m. Campus Safety conducted a series of room searches, all related to the same incident, in Hope Hall and Horton Hall. All parties involved were students,...

Crime Log — Oct. 31 – Nov. 6

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This week’s crime log features disturbing the peace and a bike theft in progress.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief November 6, 2018

Editor’s Note: Campus Safety will be loaning bicycle U-locks to students free of charge. Check out the Chimes’ coverage of the bike thefts here. Disturbing the Peace — Welch Apartments Reported Oct. 31, 8:04 p.m. A resident reported loud music coming from another room. Though the incident...

Crime Log — Oct. 16 – Oct. 23

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This week’s crime log features petty theft, trespassing and vandalism.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief October 23, 2018

Trespassing — Lot R Reported Oct. 17, 11:50 a.m. A student reported an individual yelling in the area. Officers made contact with the individual and asked the person to leave, which they did without further incident. Disturbing the Peace — Lot K Reported Oct. 19, 12:18 a.m. A student reported...

RAs, the superheroes of dorm life

Sophomore Intercultural Studies Major and Thompson Hall RA Erica Manhe is ready to welcome her residents to her room at any time.
By providing numerous services to the Biola community, RAs create a lasting impact on their residents.
Angela Hom, Freelance Writer October 22, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Oct. 18, 2018. Resident Advisors walk past students in the hall, the Caf and from class to class. They are students like the rest of us, but their commitment to resident life sets them apart from the student body. The care they place into every task...

Crime Log — Oct. 2 – Oct. 9

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Even more bike thefts dominate this week’s Crime Log.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2018

Petty Theft — Rosecrans Apartments #1 Reported Oct. 2, 6:41 a.m., occurred 6:41 a.m. A student reported an individual had just attempted to steal their locked bike, and that its lock had been cut. Campus Safety is continuing the investigation, but a report has not been filed with the Los Angeles...

Facilities management rolls up their sleeves

Calvary Chapel interior
Over the summer, facilities management will work on several projects in and around Calvary Chapel.
Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor April 23, 2018

While the semester wraps up for students, facilities management will soon begin working on many projects that will continue throughout the summer. The projects range from Calvary Chapel renovations to restoring Sigma Hall to a live video feed connection between Sutherland Hall and Calvary Chapel....

Crime Log: July 5 — Aug. 31

Crime Log: July 5 — Aug. 31
Trespassing, petty theft and disturbing the piece made its way through campus from July to August.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief September 7, 2017
Trespassing, petty theft and disturbing the piece made its way through campus from July to August.

Crime Log ― March 21-26

Crime Log ― March 21-26
Attempted extortion, Disturbing the Peace, Petty Theft, Obscene or Threatening Telephone Calls and Hit and Run make up this week's Crime Log.
Jana Eller, Office Manager March 28, 2017
Attempted extortion, Disturbing the Peace, Petty Theft, Obscene or Threatening Telephone Calls and Hit and Run make up this week's Crime Log.

Students should be mindful of energy consumption

Eliana Park/THE CHIMES
Air conditioning contributes to climate change.
Justin Yun, Writer March 1, 2017
Air conditioning contributes to climate change.

Hope rises to the top

Brooks Ginnan/THE CHIMES
After a five-year losing streak, Hope Hall takes home the Nationball winner’s belt.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer September 9, 2016
After a five-year losing streak, Hope Hall takes home the Nationball winner’s belt.

Nationball hits again

Jacob Knopf/THE CHIMES
Immense planning goes into this Biola tradition.
Jessica Goddard, Writer September 7, 2016
Immense planning goes into this Biola tradition.