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The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The pandemic is not over

COVID-19 continues to impact students at Biola.
Biola students continue to see the effects of COVID-19 in their lives.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief October 10, 2022

The words of President Joe Biden echoed through the nation, calling off the pandemic. Many around the world, including the Biola community, continue to experience the hardships of COVID-19. Illness, mental health and isolation — physical and emotional — took a toll on many students at Biola.  "The...

Crime Log ― Jan. 19 – Feb. 1

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This Crime Log contains instances of theft and extortion.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor February 1, 2022

Vehicle Theft ― Bluff parking lot Occurred Jan. 19, 5:20 am A car was stolen from the Bluff Apartments parking lot on the morning of Jan. 19. An investigation was able to determine that the car was stolen at 5:20 am. The case is active and was referred to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Violation...

Social distancing shifts campus life

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...

Hot water pipe burst causes water outage

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 — Feb. 3 – Feb. 10

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This week’s crime log includes two smoke alarms triggered and marijuana possession.
Sophia Silvester, Staff Writer February 11, 2020

Obscene or Threatening Phone Calls — Tradewinds Apartments Reported Feb. 5, 12:45 p.m., occurred prior. A student reported receiving unwelcome text messages. This case is active and has been referred to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Fire - Mechanical Cause — Thompson Hall Reported...

Fire safety specialist finds AC unit malfunction as cause of Thompson Hall evacuation

Campus security evacuates students from Thompson Hall after an electrical malfunction.
Students were offered temporary relocation last night and cleared to return at 11:39 a.m. today.
Thecla Li, Managing Editor February 5, 2020

This story was updated on Feb. 5 at 11:11 p.m. to include new information regarding the source of the smoke.  This story was updated on Feb. 6 at 1:29 p.m. with confirmation of the smoke’s cause from the fire safety specialist.  Smoke wisped from the Thompson Hall elevator at 6:17 p.m., triggering...

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...

Main water valve outside Thompson bursts, shutting off water to Bluff

The busted pipe behind Thompson shut off water to Bluff.
Three different rooms in Bluff have been flooded.
Maria Weyne, News Editor September 27, 2019

On Friday morning, facilities management received a phone call from Thompson Hall at approximately 7:45 that water was leaking into residents’ rooms. A resident noticed water seeping into her room, and she was not the only one.  Two other rooms on the first floor were also affected, according to...

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 ― Feb. 13 – Feb. 20

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Vandalism, Hit & Run, Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor, Petty Theft and Trespassing are up this week's Crime Log.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief February 21, 2018

VANDALISM ― ROSECRANS AVE. Reported Feb. 13, 3:05 p.m., occurred between Feb. 12, 6 p.m. and Feb. 13, 12 p.m. A student returned to their vehicle and discovered a broken window. Campus Safety is continuing the investigation, but the case was not reported to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department. HIT...

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.

Students should be mindful of energy consumption

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Air conditioning contributes to climate change.
Justin Yun, Writer March 1, 2017
Air conditioning contributes to climate change.