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The Chimes

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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

“Stuck in Love” proves a familiar find

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Although it lacks originality, this Netflix film club movie is still worth the watch.
Hayley Langdon, Writer February 24, 2016
Although it lacks originality, this Netflix film club movie is still worth the watch.

Is it entirely the Academy’s fault?

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For the second year in a row the four main acting categories failed to include an African American.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager February 23, 2016
For the second year in a row the four main acting categories failed to include an African American.

Ty Segall mugs emotions

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The garage rock revivalist reminds listeners of what his artistic capabilities with “Emotional Mugger.”
Maxwell Heilman, Writer February 23, 2016
The garage rock revivalist reminds listeners of what his artistic capabilities with “Emotional Mugger.”

A fallen empire

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Empire! Empire! (I Was a Lonely Estate) retires after a decade of emotional, breath-taking music.
Morgan Mitchell, Writer February 23, 2016
Empire! Empire! (I Was a Lonely Estate) retires after a decade of emotional, breath-taking music.

Identity, truth and Bowie: a tribute

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A look back on the legendary and personal impact David Bowie left behind.
Brooks Ginnan, Writer February 17, 2016
A look back on the legendary and personal impact David Bowie left behind.

“A New Career in a New Town”

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David Bowie’s final masterpiece leaves us the way he lived — brilliant.
Christian Davis, Writer February 17, 2016
David Bowie’s final masterpiece leaves us the way he lived — brilliant.

Life after Pablo

eonline.com
Kanye West continues to brilliantly challenge and frustrate his most dedicated fans.
Christian Davis, Writer February 16, 2016
Kanye West continues to brilliantly challenge and frustrate his most dedicated fans.

“The Night Circus” captivates with every word

subtlemelodrama.com
Erin Morgenstern’s breakout novel is the perfect read for lovers of fantasy and mystery alike.
Hayley Langdon, Writer February 16, 2016
Erin Morgenstern’s breakout novel is the perfect read for lovers of fantasy and mystery alike.

Noteworthy films that contend for glory

This past year has been one of the best for film in recent memory and with award season coming to a close with the Oscars, here are my top 10 movies of 2015.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager February 16, 2016
This past year has been one of the best for film in recent memory and with award season coming to a close with the Oscars, here are my top 10 movies of 2015.

A&E’s best albums of 2015

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From black metal to art pop, this year’s best records are examples of cross-genre excellence.
Christian Davis, Writer December 9, 2015
From black metal to art pop, this year’s best records are examples of cross-genre excellence.

A heart full of storytelling

coldplay.com
Coldplay’s “A Head Full of Dreams” distills previously murky narratives and mingles new sounds with old.
Grace Gibney, Writer December 9, 2015
Coldplay’s “A Head Full of Dreams” distills previously murky narratives and mingles new sounds with old.

I Find Your Lack of Love Disturbing

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Looking into how “Star Wars” impacts our lives.
Bretton Theune, Writer December 8, 2015
Looking into how “Star Wars” impacts our lives.