This was actually picked up by KTLA and Whittier Daily News

The big red and blue colored boxes that have been sitting in dorm lobbies for just over a week remain barely full; despite the limited response to the boxes, many students think that Dr. Clyde Cook’s chapel message hit the campus on an even deeper level.
Cook gave a clear message; with part of the message addressing how stealing a fork or a cup may seem small, but it is still disobeying God. The administration gave students the opportunity to return their stolen items in the colored boxes.
“The majority [of people] I’ve heard have either borrowed stuff, or it was more or less they threw it away on accident,” said sophomore Jennifer Young.
Though some of the missing items may have been accidentally taken, that still does not account from the 2,128 forks, 1,512 spoons, 1,236 cups, 504 knives, and 51 patio chairs.
Of these items roughly five forks, six spoons, 105 cups, one knife, and several miscellaneous items such as an orange cone and eight burned CDs were put in the dorm boxes as of Monday. In addition, several bowls, coffee mugs, and plates were returned.
Though the amount of items returned is hardly notable in the large picture of things, the message was able to make a difference in several people’s lives.
“It made me think a lot about the little things people take for granted,” said Young.
Young said that she thought the chapel affected many people because they thought about it in a different way.
“A number of students have personally told Dr. Cook how much they appreciated what he had to share,” said Brian Shook, Dr. Cook’s assistant. Some people left notes…"I deleted 312 songs. It may not sound like a lot, but I only download my favorite stuff--this was very difficult but worth a sweeter communion," said one student.
A key point in the message was not necessarily to erase what students had done in the past, but to make them aware for the future, and to explain the reward of letting go of what some may call smaller sins.
“The main point is to think about how it affects the experience when you come to the Cafe. Think about the frustration when we don’t have enough cups for everyone,” said Heather Ogg, director of operations for the cafeteria.
Ogg explained that so far the budget has been able to absorb the cost of the missing items, but if it continues there will be consequences. She emphasized that the current issue is more about how the loss of items is affecting people, rather then the budget.
“It does affect everyone. [The main effect is] on our ability to provide good service,” said Ogg.
Since the topic is one that can only be fixed if students are motivated to change, it has facilitated different responses.
“I think for those students who had ears to hear, it caused them to think about where they’re at spiritually with the Lord on smaller choices,” said Ryan Low, Hart resident director.
Low explained that though the amount of returned items were fairly small, it was worth addressing because it made many students examine their relationship with the Lord.
“Making students aware is always good, it’s the first step,” said Low.