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The Chimes

Friend group defends character of student arrested for gun possession

A timeline of Jason Roberts' arrest
Group discusses Jason Roberts’ intent and call on community for more understanding.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief April 4, 2018

The guns were supposed to remain in his dorm for an hour before the group left for their annual weekend trip, according to his friend Russell Vick, senior biblical studies major. Now, senior business administration major Jason Roberts faces multiple felony charges for the possession of an AR-15 and...

Senators gather to hear updates

The Student Government Association logo
SGA passes an internal proposal and prepares for events.
Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor January 18, 2018

In the first Student Government Association meeting of the semester, senators heard about upcoming events and voted on an internal proposal. Vice president of administrative services Olivia Romo shared elections updates, including the application due date of Jan. 18 and the SGA elections chapel on...

Crime Log ― Nov. 21 – Nov. 29

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
A whole lot of Petty Theft and Marijuana possession make up this week's crime log.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief November 29, 2017

PETTY THEFT ― BLACKSTONE HALL Reported Nov. 21, 11:43 p.m., occurred between Nov. 20, 7 p.m. and Nov. 21, 9:45 a.m. A student reported items missing from their wallet after recovering it from the lost and found. The student did not wish to file a report with the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department,...

Student Development takes steps towards equity

Jessica Goddard/THE CHIMES
Dawn White shares her vision for Title IX on campus.
Jana Eller, Office Manager November 2, 2017
Dawn White shares her vision for Title IX on campus.

Earthquake simulator shakes up students

Caitlin Blackmon/THE CHIMES
Participants brave a 7.8 quake simulation to put preparation into practice.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief October 18, 2017
Participants brave a 7.8 quake simulation to put preparation into practice.

Student-run events canceled

Caleb Raney/THE CHIMES
Student Development discontinued two beloved events this summer.
Dempsey Floria, Writer September 12, 2017
Student Development discontinued two beloved events this summer.

SGA hears first internal proposal

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Senators participated in several internal discussions and one on Title IX, and voted on their first proposal of the semester.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer September 11, 2017
Senators participated in several internal discussions and one on Title IX, and voted on their first proposal of the semester.

Crime Log ― April 2-10

Crime Log ― April 2-10
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Disturbing the Peace.
Jana Eller, Office Manager April 11, 2017
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Disturbing the Peace.

Senators listen to two short proposals

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SGA hears updates from administration, SGA members and open proposals.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer March 27, 2017
SGA hears updates from administration, SGA members and open proposals.

Task forces reallocate future budgets

Stephen Frederick/THE CHIMES
Biola reviews over 300 programs through prioritization process.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer March 22, 2017
Biola reviews over 300 programs through prioritization process.

All four proposals pass

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Senators hear from administration, SGA updates and vote on proposals.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer March 7, 2017
Senators hear from administration, SGA updates and vote on proposals.

Biola builds an EPIC community

Infographic by Cassidy Eldridge/ THE CHIMES
Student Care’s process helps students overcome their struggles.
Kiera Price, Writer November 29, 2016
Student Care’s process helps students overcome their struggles.