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Strange symbols spotted

Graffiti found around campus, this one being at the Fireplace Pavilion.
Mysterious mark of vandalism appears around Biola's campus.
Olivia Kam, News Editor October 24, 2023

A peculiar graffiti image has been seen by many students all over Biola’s campus since the start of the 2023-24 school year. One is near the Fireplace Pavilion on the ledges enclosing the sitting area. There are two just outside Biola’s cafeteria. The most recent one that appeared is on a table in...

Crime Log ― Jan. 4–Jan. 23

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
This crime log includes petty theft and vandalism.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief January 24, 2023

Hit and Run — Tradewinds Apartments  Reported on Jan. 4, occurred on Jan. 3 at 11:30 p.m.  A person not associated with Biola hit the apartment complex with their vehicle. Campus Safety followed up with the individual’s insurance company. The case has been cleared.  Petty Theft — Hart Hall  Reported...

Stop pelting paintings with potatoes

Climate activists threw tomato soup on Vincent van Gogh's "Sunflowers" painting.
Hurling food at artwork does not stop climate change.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief October 29, 2022

Ever since environmental activists decided the most strategic way to save the planet was to throw soup and potatoes on famous paintings, art galleries have become the latest battleground in the fight against global warming.  On Oct. 14, members of the Just Stop Oil campaign group carried out a bizarre...

Crime Log ― Sept. 19–Oct. 17

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
This crime log includes vandalism and grand theft.
Dalet Valles and Phoebe Vrable October 19, 2022

Hit and Run — Lower Campus Parking (Lot G) Reported on Sept. 19, occurred between Sept. 18 at 1 p.m. and Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. A student-owned vehicle was hit on lower campus. No note was left, and the case is still under investigation.  Hit and Run — Sutherland Parking (Lot B) Reported on Sept....

Crime Log ― Aug. 27 – Sept. 17

Crime Log ― Aug. 27 – Sept. 17
This crime log includes vandalism and extortion.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief September 19, 2022

Hit and Run — Alpha Hall Reported on Aug. 27, occurred between Aug. 25 at 4 p.m. and Aug. 27 at 1:40 p.m. A student vehicle was scratched in a hit and run in the Alpha parking lot. The case is still active.  Hit and Run — Off Campus Reported on Aug. 28, occurred on Aug. 28 at 9:40 p.m. A...

Chimes News Quiz

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Julianne Foster April 16, 2022

Crime Log ― March 22 – April 5

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
This crime log includes vandalism and hit and runs.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor April 5, 2022

Vandalism ― Jesus Saves Parking Garage (Lot S) Multiple instances of vandalism using spray paint were reported between March 22 and March 30.  Campus Safety officers made four separate reports after finding vandalism on the 1st floor, 4th floor and two separate locations on the 5th floor of the...

Crime Log ― Jan. 1 – Jan. 18

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
This crime log features instances of vandalism and sexual harassment.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor January 18, 2022

Vandalism — Rosecrans Avenue  Occurred between Dec. 31 at 6 p.m. and Jan. 1. Damage occurred to the passenger side door frame of the car. No report was filed and the report was cleared by exception. Oral Copulation — On Campus Reported Jan. 10 at 9:13 a.m., occurred during the Fall 2021 semester.  Additional...

Crime Log Nov. 4 — Nov. 10

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
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...

Crime Log — Sept. 21 – Oct. 5

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
This crime log includes cases of vandalism, several hit and runs and extortion.
Andi Basista, News Editor October 5, 2021

Vandalism — Lot B Reported Sept. 22 at 10:30 a.m., occurred prior. A driver reported that someone keyed their car on Wednesday morning. The student brought up the incident with Campus Safety and the case is still active. Hit and Run: Property Damage — Lot G Reported Sept. 26 at 10:44 a.m. On...

Crime Log––– Dec. 12 – Jan. 22

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
This crime log features two reports of vandalism and an attempted vehicle burglary.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief January 26, 2021

Attempted Vehicle Burglary –– Lot O  Reported Jan. 4, 2:23 p.m., occurred between Dec. 7 and Jan. 4.  A Biola employee reported lock damage to a university vehicle. The case remains active.   Vandalism –– Lot S Reported Jan 5, 11:46 p.m.  A Campus Safety officer reported an array...

Crime Log — Feb. 22 – March 10

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
This crime log features multiple cases of petty theft, two cases of vandalism and an obscene threatening call.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor March 10, 2020

Petty Theft — Lot N Reported Feb. 26, 4:21 p.m., occurred between Feb. 24, 7 a.m. and Feb. 25, 5 p.m. A student reported vehicle equipment taken off of her vehicle near Lot N. The case is active. Petty Theft — Hope Hall Reported March 3, 1:13 p.m., occurred sometime prior A student reported...