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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Logging out

Lauren Frey shares her experience with giving up social media for five months. | Jenny Oetzell/THE CHIMES
The need for physical, meaningful community can not be replaced by distanced social media interactions.
Lauren Frey, Writer November 11, 2014
The need for physical, meaningful community can not be replaced by distanced social media interactions.

Do we need P.E.

Although the physical education requirement can be tedious and frustrating, mandated P.E. courses can have dramatic benefits.
Although the physical education requirement can be tedious and frustrating, mandated P.E. courses can have dramatic benefits.
Catherine Streng, Writer November 11, 2014
Although the physical education requirement can be tedious and frustrating, mandated P.E. courses can have dramatic benefits.

Worship transcends words

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Worship at a recent chapel included parts which were not in English, which inexplicably made many students uncomfortable.
Chimes Staff, Writer November 5, 2014
Worship at a recent chapel included parts which were not in English, which inexplicably made many students uncomfortable.

Leave the waiting room

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Christian gender roles hinder believers from embracing the advantages of being single.
Jordan Mooney, Writer November 5, 2014
Christian gender roles hinder believers from embracing the advantages of being single.

Not limited by clothing

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Gender neutral clothing allows for greater freedom and prevents unnecessary gender division.
Catherine Streng, Writer November 5, 2014
Gender neutral clothing allows for greater freedom and prevents unnecessary gender division.

Missing the point of diversity

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Charlie Hamedany urges readers to realize that by singling each other out by race, we are not embracing diversity, but are further widening the divide between people groups.
Charlie Hamedany, Writer November 5, 2014
Charlie Hamedany urges readers to realize that by singling each other out by race, we are not embracing diversity, but are further widening the divide between people groups.

Play more video games

From left to right, freshman Matthew Martinez, Chazz Young, Trevin McConnell, and Dale Fredricks play video games in Horton Hall. | Katie Evensen/THE CHIMES
Conrad Frommelt argues for the positive benefits of playing video games in moderation.
Conrad Frommelt, Writer November 4, 2014
Conrad Frommelt argues for the positive benefits of playing video games in moderation.

A global perspective on the race discussion

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Heather Spradley reflects on racial tensions around the world, and commends Americans for their willingness to embrace diversity.
Heather Spradley, Writer November 3, 2014
Heather Spradley reflects on racial tensions around the world, and commends Americans for their willingness to embrace diversity.

Do not blame technology for human shortcomings

Catherine Streng argues in defense of the many benefits and innovations of technology. | Photo illustration by Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
Catherine Streng argues in defense of the many benefits and innovations of technology.
Catherine Streng, Writer October 28, 2014
Catherine Streng argues in defense of the many benefits and innovations of technology.

The offense of anonymity

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President Barry Corey expresses concerns regarding the rise of recent social media sites and the anonymity that is encouraged therein.
President Barry Corey, Writer October 28, 2014
President Barry Corey expresses concerns regarding the rise of recent social media sites and the anonymity that is encouraged therein.

Christians, get to the point

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The Chimes Staff examines "Christianese" phrases, and urges readers to reevaluate the empty nature of these expressions.
Chimes Staff, Writer October 28, 2014
The Chimes Staff examines "Christianese" phrases, and urges readers to reevaluate the empty nature of these expressions.

A few strings do not make a costume

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Madison Miller questions why Halloween costumes have become less creative and more revealing.
Madison Miller, Writer October 27, 2014
Madison Miller questions why Halloween costumes have become less creative and more revealing.