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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Coronavirus fears are blown out of proportion

Coronavirus fears are blown out of proportion
COVID-19 has propelled Americans into a frenzy.
Brianna Clark, Opinions Editor (Spring 2020) March 13, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 12, 2020). With the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, Americans treat it like the second coming of the Black Plague in the U.S. Although COVID-19’s deadliness is widespread in other countries, it threatens Americans as much as Ebola did—minimally....

Coronavirus outbreak can’t be ignored

Coronavirus outbreak can’t be ignored
Unconcerned students increase the threat of epidemic.
Addi Freiheit, Freelance Writer March 13, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 12, 2020). Even as surrounding schools such as USC, UC San Diego and Pepperdine University shut down in-person classes to move studies online, some students still regard the coronavirus with an attitude of detachment. Many believe that the virus...

Biola takes precautions against the coronavirus

Biola takes precautions against the coronavirus
Fears of COVID-19 loom over universities across California.
Lacey Patrick, Ashley Grams, and Micah Kim March 12, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 12, 2020). Megan Catey flew home to Seattle for spring break, a trip she’s taken many times before. But this time, the junior kinesiology major's flight home was different. Alaska Airlines Flight 465 from Los Angeles to Seattle was bare. Empty...

Virtual reality project “Avion” takes flight

Alumna Emily Inaba and senior cinema and media arts major Megan Scott work on the senior thesis project.
Film student Megan Scott’s senior thesis takes users on a plane ride in the ‘60s.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor March 12, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 12, 2020). Imagine the intimidating yet mystifying feeling that comes with flying alone for the first time. “Avion” allows users to relive that experience. In the span of about 10 to 15 minutes, the virtual reality experience takes users on...

Men’s basketball beat the odds in first-ever PacWest tournament

Biola's Cinderella story was led by junior Michael Bagatourian, who hit the game-winning three to defeat APU and send BU to the championship round.
The No. 5 seed Eagles fought their way to the PacWest championship game.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 12, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 12, 2020). Men’s basketball defied expectations this season, making an unprecedented run in their first-ever PacWest conference tournament, taking second overall. The No. 5 ranked Eagles’ Cinderella story came to an end with a heartbreaking...

Prospective club seeks to fight anti-Semitism

[Left to right] Catherine Grattan, Caleb Britt and Grattan hope to open CUFI chapter on campus.
Understanding Israel is the best way to peace, the potential club’s leaders say.
Addi Freiheit, Staff Writer February 23, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 20, 2020). Twenty-four million people in the United States––including 9% of Christians––harbor anti-Semetic attitudes, according to the Berman Jewish DataBank. That means that the estimated 6.85 million Jews in the United States are viewed...

Students awarded with budget to shoot original film

 Senior cinema and media arts major Nicholas Janzen and team overcome obstacles during pre-production.
Dynamic duo turns a five-year dream into reality.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor February 22, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 20, 2020). For senior cinema and media arts majors Nicholas Janzen and Maralisa Ortiz, a five-year dream turned into a reality when they won the grand prize for the Motion Picture Pre-production class—a budget and crew to shoot their original...

Women’s basketball on the rise as postseason approaches

Women’s basketball on the rise as postseason approaches
The Eagles seek their first ever NCAA Division II playoff push.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor February 22, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 20, 2020). After a tumultuous transition period from the NAIA to NCAA Division II, the women’s basketball team has finally spread its wings. With the season rapidly approaching its end, the Eagles are playing some of the best basketball they...

Racist vandalism marks Black History Month

Black History Month posters in Horton Hall were defaced, at least one marked with a racial slur.
Lack of information about the incident leaves students confused and hurt.
Ashley Grams and Lacey Patrick February 21, 2020

This story was originally published in print on Feb. 20. This story was updated on Feb. 21 at 9:30 a.m. with new information regarding the university’s response to the incident. Posters of influential African American leaders—abolitionists and freedom fighters—defaced by a racial slur.  ...

Anonymous social media creates community

Anonymous social media creates community
Popular anonymous pages bring students together through humor and honesty.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor February 21, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 20, 2020). ANONYMITY ENCOURAGES UNITY  “Send us your juiciest confessions. Shared anonymously.”  Instagram pages such as @byeolaconfessions and @biiola_tea have had a major impact on the student culture at Biola University. These social...

Anonymous social media fosters non-confrontation

Anonymous social media fosters non-confrontation
Popular anonymous pages discourage students from relational connection.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor February 21, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 20, 2020). DANGER OF ANONYMITY  When I was in high school, I was sitting in my freshman English class when a student decided to catapult a paperclip into the back of our substitute teacher’s head. The substitute felt the bald patch where the...

Pop into this quirky pop-up museum

The museum features a colorful candy shop titled "Sweet Jesus."
Admire Christian kitsch at the Museum of Precious Moments.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor February 20, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 20, 2020). What do Precious Moments figurines, Veggie Tales and felt board illustrations all have in common? They all fall under the umbrella of “Christian kitsch,”—the bits of commercialized Christian culture that usually go unquestioned....