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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Campus Safety alerts students after ‘transient activity’ at Biola

Campus Safety alerts students after ‘transient activity’ at Biola
Students are advised through email to exercise caution around La Mirada.
Macie Cummings and Isabelle Thompson • October 4, 2018

On Oct. 4, Campus Safety sent a mass email to Biola students informing them of potential danger posed by “transient individuals.” Students were advised to act cautiously around parking lots and shopping centers near Rosecrans and Valley View where the individuals have been known to congregate. This...

$165,000 Hart wall to be complete by October, facilities management says

$165,000 Hart wall to be complete by October, facilities management says
Campus Safety implements plans for a higher wall in hope of increasing security.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager • September 12, 2018

While Biola is officially considered a private campus, the 6-foot tall wall behind Hart Hall has done little to prevent individuals with criminal intent from trespassing. Due to recommendations from Campus Safety last summer, construction for an enhanced wall is currently underway in order to increase...

Lower campus to improve barriers to deter criminals

Campus Safety and facilities management plan to build a wall bordering lower campus.
Departments partner with Campus Safety to provide additional security measures for vulnerable area.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • January 23, 2018

After observing a record number of individuals coming onto lower campus with criminal intent, Campus Safety and facilities management will construct a larger wall behind Hart Hall this summer. “FOR US, THIS IS PERSONAL” The isolated areas behind Hart Hall and along the adjacent creek have...