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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Redefine success for younger generations

Redefine success for younger generations
As generations come and go, expectations for success become more and more malleable.
Maria Weyne, News Editor September 27, 2019

“So what do you want to do after you graduate?” is a question students often face. Generation after generation, young adults are expected to be just as successful as their relatives. The way society has changed makes it hard for careers to remain the same, which makes it hard for generations to accept...

The party who cried impeachment

The party who cried impeachment
To impeach or not to impeach? While it should be considered, there is not enough evidence to move forward with impeachment proceedings.
Marc DeJager, Staff Writer (Fall 2019) September 25, 2019

Another day, another impeachment charge. Since President Trump took office in 2016, it seems like every few months a new scandal arises, begging inquiries of impeachment. This should not come as a surprise, given Trump’s shady morals, and this time much of the American public is over it. Robert...

Student athletes should be paid

After Duke University's Zion Williamson sprained his knee in February 2019, it sparked discussion about whether or not student athletes should be paid.
New bill sparks conversation about whether or not student athletes should be paid for the revenue they generate for universities.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor September 23, 2019

“This law is a GAME CHANGER,” wrote Lebron James in a Twitter response to the Fair Pay to Play Act proposed by California Sen. Nancy Skinner. The bill would allow college athletes at California colleges to earn money from the use of their names, images and likeness for promotional purposes. On Sept....

Instant gratification causes vape addiction

Vaping
Recent cases of vape-related lung illnesses causes us to think about why young people are drawn to e-cigarettes.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor September 20, 2019

Strawberry, blueberry, mint and cotton candy clouds exhale from the lungs of teenagers. Electronic cigarette companies pocket the dollars of youth addicted to putting an e-cigarette to their lips, inhaling and letting the nicotine-induced product fill their lungs until their head feels a rush. There...

Immigration restriction creates unnecessary difficulties

Immigration restriction creates unnecessary difficulties
After recent immigration reforms enacted by Trump, we need to change the way we discuss immigration.
Maria Weyne, News Editor September 20, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Sept. 19, 2019). Immigration has been a hot topic during Donald Trump's presidency as many of his reforms seek to prevent illegal immigration and tighten the Southern border. This causes Americans to shift their focus toward two types of immigrants:...

Mass immigration destabilizes nations

Mass immigration destabilizes nations
In addressing the massive flow of asylum seekers, the U.S. must focus on stabilizing regions.
Marc DeJager, Staff Writer (Fall 2019) September 20, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Sept. 19, 2019). The crisis of refugees arriving at the U.S. southern border cannot be ignored. According to the Center for Immigration Studies, in recent decades the majority of migrants arriving at the southern border were adult men seeking work, but...

Mental health misconceptions among Christians need to be addressed

Mental health misconceptions among Christians need to be addressed
Stigma and a lack of understanding of mental health issues have caused harm to believers.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer September 18, 2019

Two weeks ago, Jarrid Wilson, an associate pastor at Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, California, died by suicide. Since then, the discussion of mental health among Christians has become more prominent than before. Two years before his death, Wilson was interviewed on a podcast hosted by the...

When disaster strikes, the locals know best

Halifax, Novascotia rebuilds after hurricane Dorian made major damages to the city.
Localized small-scale relief efforts are far more effective than large-scale, government-led efforts.
Marc DeJager, Staff Writer (Fall 2019) September 16, 2019

I vividly remember when Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005. I was seven, and my siblings and I set up a lemonade and cookie stand down the street from our parent’s house to donate toward disaster relief. My siblings and I probably raised no more than $80––and even that is being generous––but...

How to find balance between acceptance and improvement

How to find balance between acceptance and improvement
Choosing between self-acceptance and self-improvement is too self-centered.
Marc DeJager, Staff Writer (Fall 2019) September 14, 2019

Where is the line between self-improvement and self-acceptance? This is a tension I see played out often, especially in Christian circles. Christians often feel the call to be glad in the perfect creation God made them to be, but there is also an equally insistent reminder of our own brokenness and need...

Censorship at Liberty University deprives students of a well-rounded education

Perez Hall, located on lower campus, is home to what will now be a single Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication.
The Jerry Falwell situation demonstrates the pitfalls of silencing student voices.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor September 11, 2019

Student journalists at Liberty University have been silenced. Last summer, The Washington Post reported that administrators at the university, under the leadership of President Jerry Falwell, have censored journalists at Liberty’s student newspaper The Liberty Champion by interfering with coverage,...

America must consider involvement in Hong Kong

Hong Kong continues 14-week protest, urging the American officials to pass the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act.
The United States should fight for Hong Kong’s freedom by passing a bill that holds Chinese officials accountable for abuses of power.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor September 9, 2019

“Oh, say can you see,” sang protesters in Hong Kong, with signs that read “Fight for our city, stand with Hong Kong” as they marched on Sept. 8 near the U.S. consulate in the Central district of Hong Kong. According to The Guardian, protesters urged American officials to pass the Hong Kong Human...

Introverts must put on the extrovert mask

Introverts must put on the extrovert mask
Introverts are often pressured to act extroverted in certain community settings to thrive socially and professionally.
Marc Dejager, Staff Writer (Fall 2019) September 6, 2019

The semester has begun. We are all entering into new routines, new environments and new relationships. The social arena is open and buzzing with activity. The actions taken, the connections made and the initial steps that are committed will inevitably have massive implications pertaining to what our...