UCM Archives - The Chimes

New ‘Jesus Saves’ banner replaces one ripped by windstorm

A new banner and five-year agreement is put in place for canvas on the parking structure.

Macie Cummings, News Editor (Fall 2018) • October 22, 2018

Parking structure S on lower campus is known for hosting the large ‘Jesus Saves’ canvas banner. However, when fierce winds hit last spring, the canvas was torn and partially taken down and only a fragment remained for the duration of the semester. The 38-foot-4-inch by 59-foot-2-inch banner was...

SGA launches rebrand

Slogan changes to align more closely with Biola branding campaign.

Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • April 10, 2018

An olive branch replaced the pair of wings as the Student Government Association logo after the organization launched their new brand on Wednesday. “WORKING WITH YOU, FOR YOU” SGA displayed its new brand after the All-Community Chapel and served coffee in mugs bearing the new logo. SGA’s...

Friend group defends character of student arrested for gun possession

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...

Students rescue yearbook from phase out in SGA survey

The President’s Cabinet decided against discontinuing The Biolan after students expressed support.

Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • April 3, 2018

Due to a wave of student support, The Biolan has survived a phase out after the President’s Cabinet reviewed survey data calling for its retention. CABINET AWAITS STUDENT RESPONSES During the campus-wide prioritization process last year to reallocate budgets, the cabinet decided it needed more...

Student arrested on weapons charge

Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • March 27, 2018

UPDATED ON MARCH 28, 2018 AT 1:50 P.M. A student charged with multiple gun-related felonies was released Saturday evening, but remains banned from campus. “This campus is safe and we’re going to continue with our diligence to implement measures we have in place to take care of our students and...

Campus Safety adjusts active shooter procedures for tabletop exercise

In the aftermath of recent school shootings, Campus Safety tests emergency preparedness.

Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • March 21, 2018

The active shooter simulation exercise started with a prayer. It ended with 22 confirmed dead. Campus Safety regularly holds tabletop exercises and campus-wide lockdowns to keep students, faculty and staff prepared to respond to an active shooter threat. This spring’s exercise, which occurred Wednesday...

Committee seeks change to doctrinal statement

Effect of official theological stance on Biola community remains undecided.

Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • March 13, 2018

A drafting committee is writing a statement of biblical principles which will help Biola to holistically affirm its institutional beliefs concerning issues including abortion and sexuality, even after cultural and social values shift. STATEMENT EXPLAINS POSITIONS Biola’s doctrinal statement currently...

Biola makes changes to academic journals

New publisher to improve Biola’s branding and international scope.

Quinn Gorham, Staff Writer • November 15, 2017

In an effort to benefit Biola’s branding, administration made the decision to outsource three of its academic journals, while cutting the Great Commission Research journal this summer. JOURNALS MOVED The decision to move the journals to a separate publisher came on the heels of the academic...