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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Math and Computer Science Department open Quantitative Consulting Center

Math and Computer Science Department open Quantitative Consulting Center
Students and staff work together to provide clients with statistical and research help.
Kaylee Galvez • November 18, 2019

Driven by the desire to serve the community through the Department of Math and Computer Science, students and faculty have come together as a class to cultivate the Quantitative Consulting Center this fall. In an effort to provide students and staff with quality statistical consulting services and supportive...

Norwalk sheriff’s station faces increasing mental illness reports

Capt. James Tatreau of the Norwalk patrol station helps coordinate deputies who respond to calls involving individuals who may have a mental illness. His department, like many others, has seen a significant increase in mental illness reports.
LASD looks at adding more mental health professionals to assist with de-escalation.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • October 15, 2018

This is part one of a three-part series on mental health. Part two will be published online on Oct. 15. Part three will be published in print on Thursday, Oct. 18 and will go online in the days following. On the afternoon of Sept. 25, Los Angeles Sheriff's Department officers received a report of...

Sexual assault display uses questionable statistics

Sexual assault display uses questionable statistics
While the 1-in-5 statistic is inaccurate, the study has several merits.
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor • April 25, 2018

“There are lies, damned lies and statistics,” the well-known American author Mark Twain once wrote concerning the persuasive force of generalizing numbers. Over the past few weeks during sexual assault awareness month, Metzger Lawn hosted an It’s On Us display featuring the visual representation...