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The Student News Site of Biola University

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Crime Log ― March 9 – March 21

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This crime log includes instances of theft and a hit and run.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor March 22, 2022

Petty Theft ― Blackstone Hall Reported March 9 at 8:43 p.m., occurred March 7 between 10:30 and 11:15 p.m. A student reported to Campus Security that a bag was stolen from Blackstone Hall, two days after the initial disappearance. The case remains active. Petty Theft ― Tennis Courts Reported...

Crime Log Nov. 4 — Nov. 10

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This crime log features multiple cases of hit and run property damage, vehicle theft, vandalism and battery.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 16, 2021

Hit and Run: Property Damage — Lot G Reported on Nov. 4 at 5:56 p.m., occurred between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. A hit and run occurred in the parking lot outside of Hope. A student reported damage to her car after returning to the parking lot. The case was reported with the Sheriff's Department and remains...

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...

Crime Log―Oct. 18–Nov. 2

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This crime log features cases of extortion and theft, as well as a fire alert.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor November 2, 2021

Petty Theft  — Lot K Reported Oct. 19 at 4:01 p.m. The incident occurred between Oct. 8 and Oct. 9. A student reported that property was taken from the parking structure outside Alpha Hall. The case was forwarded to the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department and remains active. Obscene or Threatening...

What Campus Safety is doing about on-campus crime

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Campus Safety establishes new initiatives to limit crime on empty campus.
Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor September 16, 2020

Along with other departments, Biola Campus Safety has been adjusting to transitions brought by COVID-19. Even though there is only a fraction of the usual number of students physically on campus, criminals have seen it as an opportunity to commit more crime, according to Chief of Campus Safety John Ojeisekhoba. SHIFT...

Proposition 47’s approach to theft and drug crime needs reform

Proposition 47’s approach to theft and drug crime needs reform
Issues with theft and drug abuse are plaguing the Golden State.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer February 14, 2020

Of all the controversial topics in America, criminal justice reform might be one of the most difficult issues to address. Mass incarceration has recently been a problem in the United States, with around 1.5 million people being held in state and federal prisons at the end of 2016, according to the US...

Crime Log — Jan. 29 – Feb. 2

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This week’s crime log includes one fraudulent call and multiple cases of trespassing.
Micah Kim and Lacey Patrick February 5, 2020

Obtaining Property, Labor or Services by False Pretenses — Blackstone Hall Reported Jan. 29, 12:01 p.m., occurred at 11:45 a.m. A student reported receiving a fraudulent phone call asking for their personal information. This case is an active investigation. Trespassing — Rosecrans Apt. 4 Reported...

Criminal transients to blame for theft on campus, Campus Safety chief says

Criminal transients to blame for theft on campus, Campus Safety chief says
Campus Safety continues to reduce crime rates despite challenges in surrounding communities.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief January 31, 2020

Since 2018, Biola has had 92 cases of theft, equating to 95% of property crime committed on campus in the same time period. Those numbers aren't unusually high says Chief of Campus Safety John Ojeisekhoba—they're actually fairly low. But they may be preventable.  As Campus Safety works to reduce...

Crime Log — Jan. 17 – Jan. 27

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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 — Jan. 6 – Jan. 13

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This week’s crime log features one case of vandalism and numerous cases of trespassing and theft.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor January 14, 2020

Trespassing — Lot K Reported Jan. 6, 2:17 p.m. An officer observed an individual riding a bicycle through Lot K. After the officer made contact with the individual, the individual claimed that he was a BMX rider checking out the structure of the parking lot. The officer made him aware that the...

Crime Log ― Oct. 9 — Oct. 15

Crime Log ― Oct. 9 — Oct. 15
This week’s Crime Log includes one case of furnishing alcohol to a minor, two thefts and other petty crimes.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor October 15, 2019

Lot S — Furnishing alcoholic beverages to a minor Reported on Oct. 9, 12:23 p.m., started an investigation on Oct. 10, 5:13 p.m.  Three students were found drinking on campus near the parking structure Lot S. It was later revealed that one of the students had supplied alcohol to the others who...

Crime Log ― Nov. 6 – Nov. 13

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Trespassing, petty theft, burglary and disturbing the peace make up this week’s crime log.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager November 13, 2018

Trespassing ― Creek Tunnel - La Mirada Blvd Reported Nov. 6, 1:15 p.m. A Campus Safety officer observed two individuals walking on campus. The officer recognized one of them as being previously banned from campus. The officer made contact and escorted the individuals off campus. Trespassing...