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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

“Where are you from?”

“Where are you from?”
Professors share how their accents affect their daily personal and professional lives.
Rachel Gaugler, Freelance Writer April 12, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Apr. 11, 2019). Itzel Reyes did not realize she spoke with an accent until she stepped onto Biola’s campus. As she sat in her office with her back against the chair and her hands folded in her lap, her passionate tone betrayed her calm demeanor. An...

Swim and dive reaches beyond the pool

Swim and dive reaches beyond the pool
Swimmers fill ‘JoyJars’ to encourage children who have cancer.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor April 12, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Apr. 11, 2019). Jessica Joy Rees was a 12-year old girl who suffered and died from diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, a childhood cancer of the brain. This very rare condition left Rees hospital-bound with her quality of life on a downward spiral....

The magic equality wand will still result in inequality

Cute little witch wants to conjure magic wand a lot of sweets.
We must learn to distinguish between inequality birthed by sin and inequality birthed by our free choices.
Thaddeus Williams, Freelance Writer April 12, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Apr. 11, 2019). Imagine if we could wave a magic wand that erased inequality around the world. This wand is so magical that it can even wipe away all discrimination from the planet. We all wake up in a discrimination-free world with, say, a million...

Students provide aid to victims of the floods in Indonesia

Students provide aid to victims of the floods in Indonesia
Biola students affected by the flood raise funds to help their friends and family in Indonesia.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor April 11, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Apr. 11, 2019). Where there were once roads lined with storefronts and bustling sidewalks, rivers have destroyed everything in sight on the streets of Sentani in the Papua province of Indonesia. Boats surrounded by stilt houses on Lake Sentani were...

Men’s basketball’s Alex Talma goes pro overseas

Men’s basketball’s Alex Talma goes pro overseas
The Eagles power forward will return home to play in the National Basketball League of New Zealand.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 11, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Apr. 11, 2019). Former men’s basketball forward Alex Talma is headed home to start a career in the National Basketball League of New Zealand. The senior guard has spent the last five years in the United States, the last three as a key rotation player...

“Pet Sematary” haunts superficially

“Pet Sematary” haunts superficially
Audiences are in for a mediocre thrill with the latest Stephen King adaptation.
Jacob Allen, Freelance Writer April 11, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Apr. 11, 2019). Stephen King’s novel “Pet Sematary” was first adapted into a major motion picture 30 years ago. A master of the horror genre, King’s book-to film adaptations are often profitable, so it comes to no surprise that a remake of the...

Rapper Darnell Boone finds footing on SoundCloud

Rapper Darnell Boone finds footing on SoundCloud
Boone solidifies himself as an artist by collaborating with fellow students to make insightful, entertaining hip-hop.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer March 30, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 28, 2019). Blending soul, R&B and hip-hop, sophomore cinema and media arts major Darnell Boone stands out as one of Biola’s most versatile student music artists. The Corona, California native has been uploading his music to SoundCloud for...

Why Donald Trump needs to win in 2020

President Trump is the improbable common sense candidate.
Brian Brooks, Freelance Writer March 30, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 28, 2019). On Aug. 6, 2015, the 10 highest-polling Republican presidential candidates stood on a stage in Cleveland, Ohio to face the nation. Among the candidates were five governors, three senators, one neurosurgeon, and a billionaire and reality...

Track and Field setting sights on tougher competition

Track and Field setting sights on tougher competition
The Eagles have stepped up their performance as they transition into the PacWest.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 30, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 28, 2019). Track and field has impressed in 2019, with several Eagles setting records left and right. Athletes from both the men’s and women’s side have been beating personal bests and ending meets with top scores against prestigious NCAA Division...

Soaring Stories: Matthew Kim high-fives Biola goodbye

Soaring Stories: Matthew Kim high-fives Biola goodbye
The senior mathematics major leaves a joyful legacy as his chapter at Biola comes to a close.
Thecla Li, Managing Editor March 29, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 28, 2019). Senior mathematics major Matthew Kim stands at the entrance of Sutherland Auditorium, expectantly watching his fellow students line up on the other side of the glass doors. As the doors open, Kim raises his hand for a high-five and from...

Theatre 21 presents “As It Is In Heaven”

Theatre 21 presents “As It Is In Heaven”
Immerse yourself in 19th century Kentucky with Theatre 21’s first production of the semester.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor March 29, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 28, 2019). Whoever thought time travel was impossible is sadly mistaken. In Theater 21’s production of “As It Is In Heaven,” the cast and crew take the audience back to 1830s Kentucky, where the religious fundamentalist Shaker community is,...

Christians need to address depression more often

Christians need to address depression more often
Depression is one of the most well-known struggles of humanity, though it seems to be under the radar for many Christians.
Maria Weyne, News Editor March 28, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 28, 2019). Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses in America with approximately 7.1 percent of all adult Americans having at least one major depressive episode. Despite such a high number of Americans suffering from depression, many...