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The Chimes

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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

California’s state government needs to invest more into higher education

California’s state government needs to invest more into higher education
Government funding in the wrong areas is causing state schools serious problems.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer February 1, 2020

Trust me, I hate the ever-increasing cost of college just as much as the next person. Even though I do not attend a University of California school, attending college in California has not been cheap whatsoever. Whether it is a drop in state government funding or small scholarship awards, a UC education...

TMZ showed insensitivity toward Kobe’s family

TMZ showed insensitivity toward Kobe’s family
TMZ broke the news of the fatal helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and daughter Gigi before informing the family of the horrific news.
Andi Basista, News Editor January 27, 2020

On Jan. 26 at 11:24 a.m., TMZ blasted the basketball world with breaking news—Kobe Bryant died at the age of 41 in a helicopter crash alongside his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna “Gigi” Bryant. The news outlet did not wait to notify Bryant’s family before going public with the information, nor...

There’s more to abuse than meets the eye. I found wisdom and strength in mine.

There’s more to abuse than meets the eye. I found wisdom and strength in mine.
We can still find joy even after the most traumatic experiences.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer January 24, 2020

If there is one saying that has summarized my life, it is: “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” Compared to a lot of people, I grew up comfortably. I was raised in a loving, Christian family, had the privilege of calling Hawaii my home and went to a college preparatory school. Appearances, however,...

Australian government response shows passivity in response to climate change

Australian government response shows passivity in response to climate change
By denying the role of coal emissions in recent bush fires, Morrison neglects to prevent Australia from future disasters.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor January 24, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Jan. 23, 2020). When I was 13 years old, the Rim Fire burned through forests in Tuolumne County—where I grew up. A few years after the fire, my dad and I drove through the burned area. I looked out the window at the trees that now looked like toothpicks...

Australia’s Prime Minister is addressing climate change without sacrificing economic stability

Australia’s Prime Minister is addressing climate change without sacrificing economic stability
Prime Minister Morrison’s decision to prioritize the economy doesn’t mean he’s ignoring the environment.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor January 24, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Jan. 23, 2020). Koalas. Kangaroos. Wallabies. Five months of devastation and fear. The heart-wrenching images of these beautiful creatures attempting to escape certain death are plastered all over our Instagram pages and news feeds. These are only three...

California just made it harder for young professionals like me to find work

State Assembly Bill 5, or AB5 makes it hard for freelancers to find jobs.
AB5 makes life more difficult for California freelancers.
Austin Green, Managing Editor January 20, 2020

I had a vague concept of the new California law known as State Assembly Bill 5, or AB5, when I stumbled across a LinkedIn article written by a friend about the impact the bill would have on businesses in the state. Within minutes, I was down an internet rabbit hole reading employer watchdog websites...

Yes, it’s possible to get good grades, make money and stay healthy. Here’s how.

Here are some tips stay healthy during the course of the semester.
It is important to take time from the busyness of life for rest and reflection.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor January 17, 2020

The blaring alarm jolts me out of bed. 6:45 a.m. Shower. Class. Breakfast. Chapel. Class. Lunch. Homework. Class. Dinner. Gym. Hangout with friends. Call Mom. Bed. Repeat. As university students, we are constantly busy. We always have more on our plate than merely homework and classes. According to a...

Americans need to re-evaluate the concept of political discourse

Americans need to re-evaluate the concept of political discourse
A lack of healthy political discourse among Biolans and the United States prevents understanding and tolerance.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer January 15, 2020

Recently, Time magazine announced that Greta Thunberg was its person of the year for 2019. President Donald Trump responded to the nomination with his disapproval via Twitter.  “So ridiculous,” he wrote. “Greta must work on her anger management problem, then go to a good old fashioned movie...

Conflict between Iran and the US is far from causing World War III

President Donald J. Trump delivers remarks on the death of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani.
The killing of Soleimani was justified and will not result in a war or significant numbers of additional deaths.
Marc DeJager, Staff Writer (Fall 2019) January 14, 2020

The first memes of the new decade were pretty much all about World War III. As funny as it was to read articles about the massive spike in Google searches for “how to dodge the draft,” it did strike me as more than a little ridiculous that several million young Americans, many of whom have never...

You will always love yourself

You should take time for self-care and love yourself.
Rather than practicing self-obsessed love, Christians should learn to love the new self that God has placed in us.
Marc DeJager, Staff Writer (Fall 2019) December 13, 2019

I have never had any single message pushed upon me more than self-love has been preached to me throughout my time at college. It seems I cannot go a full day without someone or something telling me to love myself or to value self-care. We see it constantly in popular culture. Whether it stems from Hailee...

How to best celebrate Christmas in Southern California

In local areas, check out nightly displays of Christmas lights.
Here are some ways that Biola students can kick off the holiday season in Southern California.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor December 11, 2019

Living in Southern California during December, many of us do not have the pleasure of waking up to a “white Christmas.” Instead of a Santa Claus who flies through snow and rain, he probably landed at LAX, opting to surf after a long night of gift deliveries. Regardless of the warm winter months and...

Servant leadership surpasses corrupt politics

Secretary Pompeo Meets with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.
With recent news of corruption in government, politicians should adopt an attitude of service in leadership positions.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor December 9, 2019

Quid pro quo. Bribery. Fraud. Misconduct. Abuse of power. Within the past few months, these terms have been increasingly used in the media in reference to crimes of politicians. President Donald Trump currently faces impeachment due to accusations of abuses of power in a case of quid pro quo, or exchange...