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The Chimes

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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Blessed are the lonely

Blessed are the lonely
God uses loneliness to refocus us on him instead of on each other.
Marc DeJager, Staff Writer (Fall 2019) October 11, 2019

“We are experiencing an epidemic of loneliness,” said Torrey Conference speaker and Reality LA lead pastor Jeremy Treat. He quoted these words from former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murphy to begin his talk about the incarnation of the Spirit in our lives.  The conversation about the effects...

Let’s be honest about cheating

Though cheating and plagiarism exist, students should maintain academic integrity.
With the rise of the internet and heightened pressures on college students, universities must consider these factors’ effects on academic integrity.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor October 9, 2019

Cheating and plagiarism exist at every level of education. The temptation to get a quick and easy grade is alluring. Cheating even occurs at Biola, where students profess to be Christians.  Plagiarism is highly reprimanded in higher education, however, students—despite understanding the repercussions...

Impeaching Trump protects from future abuses of power

U.S. President Donald Trump faces possible impeachment after whistleblower complaint.
After text messages were released regarding the whistleblower case, America must consider impeaching Trump for his involvement in the Ukraine scandal.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor October 7, 2019

In a July call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump promised American aid to Ukraine in return for investigating Joe Biden’s son to promote his own success in the upcoming election, according to the New York Times. The whistleblower complaint said that...

Simple steps to live more sustainably

Thinking green and reducing waste, helps with having a more sustainable life.
Here are a few tips to live as a more sustainable college student.
Maria Weyne, News Editor October 4, 2019

As sustainable living becomes more important, it is crucial for students to be equally involved. Although the initial price for greener products may be higher than the plastic version, they are reusable, which means they will be cheaper in the long run.  Although it may be tiring to always be on...

Young people should fight climate change

By participating in protests against climate change, youth are fulfilling God's call to be good stewards of creation.
Youth climate change protests remind people to take care of creation.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor October 4, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 3, 2019). The Mont Blanc glacier is about to collapse. The sea levels are rising at an unprecedented and alarming rate. Coral reefs are dying in the ocean because of warming temperatures. These are a few of the events occurring around the world that...

Youth climate change protesters are misguided

Environmentally hazardous products like fossil fuels are actually necessary to economic development.
The youth-led protest movements, while well-intentioned, ultimately fails to focus on the core of the issue.
Marc DeJager, Staff Writer (Fall 2019) October 4, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 3, 2019). “People are suffering. People are dying. Entire ecosystems are collapsing. We are in the beginning of a mass extinction, and all you can talk about is money and fairy tales of eternal economic growth.” This was one of the opening...

Hollywood can poison the minds of young Christians

Hollywood can poison the minds of young Christians
The effects radiating from Hollywood are more dangerous than we thought.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor October 2, 2019

Glitz and glamour are rumored to be in the city. Fame and fortune are waiting to be found. People tell you to come to Hollywood, where stardom is easily found—or so they say. The city streets bear witness to the state of her heart. It is full of those who struggle to make ends meet. It’s full of...

Meaningful purpose in meaningless sanctions

President Donald Trump signs an EO Sanctioning Iran.
Though the new sanctions on Iran are unlikely to make a substantial difference in the status quo, the U.S. should still implement them as a show of ideological consistency.
Marc DeJager, Staff Writer (Fall 2019) September 30, 2019

In the wake of an Iranian-sponsored attack on vital Saudi-Arabian oil facilities, President Donald Trump announced tighter sanctions on Iran. Despite the fact that these sanctions are unlikely to bring about any meaningful change, the United States should continue to enact them.  HOW LONG HAS THIS...

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...