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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Gun violence is the result of a violent culture

Residents of Dayton, Ohio hold a vigil for victims of the Dayton shooting that occurred last August.
By justifying violence in American culture, the U.S. devalues human lives.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor September 4, 2019

Another mass shooting. Another comment from politicians and media about gun control. Another Twitter response. Everyone forgets. Nothing changes. Another mass shooting. Unfortunately, despite constant conversation about gun control and reform in the United States, on Aug. 31 a drive-by shooting spree...

Social media instigates chaos

Social media instigates chaos
The social media ban in Sri Lanka shows growing distrust in social media sites.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor May 3, 2019

While Americans awoke to attend Easter sunrise services, watching children fill baskets with eggs and sitting down to eat lunch with their families, three Christian churches and three hotels in Sri Lanka were targeted in a series of terrorist bombings. The church bombings were carried out during Easter...

Find fartleks through college

Find fartleks through college
While you may want to do everything in college, understand the importance of saying “no.”
President Barry Corey, Freelance Writer May 1, 2019

When I began my role at the university a dozen years ago, I received a letter from a college president who gave me some advice. “Start your job by running as fast as you can. Then gradually pick up the speed.” Although I’m inherently ambitious, I soon realized that if I ran full bore from the time...

All is fair in love and loyalty

All is fair in love and loyalty
Too often we mistake the effects of love and not its cause.
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor April 29, 2019

Some time ago, I was sitting by a fire listening to a friend give a sermon on the importance of value. One of his more peculiar qualities is the ability to speak about every other topic and travel along every other rabbit trail except the very point he set out to explain. It is similar to calling an...

Biola should reconsider its policy on dance

Biola should reconsider its policy on dance
Some of the most fundamental human experiences can only be learned through the art of dance.
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor April 27, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Apr. 25, 2019). The art of dance is often seen as a gateway drug to “hook-up” culture or as a slippery slope into unwanted pregnancies. Of course, rarely will anyone admit to these reasons against dancing, but, then again, rarely will an alcoholic...

Earth Day needs to be every day

Earth Day needs to be every day
People should make conscious decisions every day to impact a more sustainable future.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor April 26, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Apr. 25, 2019). Growing up near California’s Sierra Nevada mountains, my family and I would often venture into the Sierras on camping trips during the summer. After much preparation and packing, we drove along Highway-108, with windows rolled down...

Internships are the ticket

Internships are the ticket
It is not the name of the university you attended, but your work ethic and internship that will get you a job.
President Barry Corey, Freelance Writer April 23, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Apr. 11, 2019). The main reason you will become hired after college is not the prestigious name of your college or university, but because of your internships, research and work experience while in college. I have heard this more and more recently as...

Reparations are not the way to atone for slavery

Reparations are not the way to atone for slavery
Two hundred years of slavery will not be cured by writing a check.
Brian Brooks, Freelance Writer April 22, 2019

Last week, Sen. Cory Booker and Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee introduced companion bills to both houses of Congress designed to establish a national task force to address the issue of slavery reparations. In a statement to the press, Sen. Booker stated their hope was that the legislation would “finally begin...

Trump’s move on Golan Heights is a political victory

Trump’s move on Golan Heights is a political victory
Recognizing Israeli control over Golan Heights is a strategic political move by the Trump administration.
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor April 18, 2019

A few weeks ago, President Donald Trump recognized Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights. This resulted in a global backlash, led by France and Germany, but quickly supported by Russia, Iran, Turkey and Syria. Professor of history and Middle Eastern studies Judith Mendelsohn-Rood, urges us to...

The Notre Dame tragedy points us toward eternity

The Notre Dame tragedy points us toward eternity
Beauty on earth gives us hope for what is to come.
Eric Nimmo, Freelance Writer April 16, 2019

Tragedies such as the destruction of the Notre Dame Cathedral due to a massive fire on Monday have an interesting way of momentarily silencing the debate over objective beauty. Instead, people all over the world feel a tragic and profound loss at the hundreds of years of beauty, art and history that...

Misrepresentation of women in the media: Why men need to stop treating women like objects

Misrepresentation of women in the media: Why men need to stop treating women like objects
Women in the media have been misrepresented by men as being nothing but their beauty and their body.
Melanie Flores, Freelance Writer April 12, 2019

In the film “Sex and the City,” one of the main protagonists, Miranda Hobbes, said, “the only two choices for women are witch and sexy kitten,” with Carrie Bradshaw replying, “You just said a mouthful there, sister.” And indeed, she did. Thanks to the media, society views women to be one...

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...