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Millennials almost largest voting block, but have less than 50 percent turnout

Midterm campaign signs
The greatest barriers to millennials impacting an election is their own apathy combined with a deteriorating sense of civic duty.
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor November 6, 2018

According to Politico, early voting has already surpassed 36 million votes, almost 9 million votes more than the 2014 midterm election. The Democrats’ drive to repudiate President Trump is only matched by the Republicans’ enthusiasm to defy expectations of losing control of the House of Representatives....

Christian universities have a solution to “Yes means Yes”

Christian universities have a solution to “Yes means Yes”
Christian virtue ethics is the missing link for proper sexual relations.
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor November 5, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Nov. 1, 2018. Though there is not much evidence to support the claim, it is often assumed that college campuses are ground zero for sexual assault. What lends legitimacy to this claim is that colleges do sit at the intersection of dangerous crossroads:...

“Lalita” project inspires Indonesian women

“Lalita” project inspires Indonesian women
Two Indonesian students are crafting a biographical book to empower their peers.
Jocelyn Meza, Freelance Writer November 5, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Nov. 1, 2018. It was 2 a.m. when Grace Kadiman and her roomate Abigail Limuria lay in bed, rejecting sleep and scrolling through social media searching for prominent accomplishments of women. As they searched, they found strong, brilliant and determined...

Everything Eagles: Can men’s basketball bounce back?

Everything Eagles: Can men’s basketball bounce back?
As they head into their second year of PacWest play, Dave Holmquist and the Eagles hope for a big rebound after a rough season.
Austin Green, Managing Editor November 5, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Nov. 1, 2018. Ask anyone on campus what their top memory of last year’s men’s basketball season was, and their answer will likely be some variation of what happened on Feb. 3. Then-senior point guard Blake Shannon’s three-pointer with three seconds...

Design class behind last semester’s swings returns

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A design class draws inspiration from an internet music genre to create a new hammock experience.
Thecla Li, Managing Editor November 2, 2018

Last semester, the art department let the people swing. This semester, art students are redefining nap time. The area that was occupied by swings last spring 2018 has returned this fall, with hammocks. Students can take a study break or a nap on the new hammock pop-up on the south side of campus thanks...

Men’s Cross Country wins Biola’s first PacWest championship

Men’s Cross Country wins Biola’s first PacWest championship
Gabe Plendcio, men’s team wins first place at Woodward Park while the women take third.
Joel Ashor and Andi Basista November 2, 2018

Cross country traveled to Woodward Park in Fresno, California for the PacWest championships Friday morning and made history for Biola Athletics. The men’s team came out on top with a total time of 2:06:44 to win the school’s first ever PacWest championship, and the women also had a podium finish...

The Candyland tradition enters its second decade, serving over 1,200

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Candyland’s 20th anniversary sticks with its roots to serve local children.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor November 1, 2018

With the help of several volunteers, a temporarily transformed Alpha Hall welcomed 1200-1300 members of the local community to this year’s Candyland. For the event's 20th anniversary, families once again chose Biola as a safe and caring option for trick-or-treating. STEPPING INTO CANDYLAND This year’s...

Torrey Theatre takes on “The Importance of Being Earnest”

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Honors students present a hilarious rendition of Oscar Wilde’s comedy classic.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor November 1, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Nov. 1, 2018. With midterm season finally coming to an end, Biolans may seek refreshment in order to get some rest amid the busy semester. Luckily, starting on Thursday, Nov. 1, Torrey Theatre’s production of Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being...

Pittsburgh shooting leaves devastation

Tree of life synagogue
A mass shooting occurred in Pittsburgh on Oct. 27, leaving 11 people dead in a Jewish synagogue.
Brooke Torres, Freelance Writer November 1, 2018

An elderly Jewish congregation was attending their usual Saturday morning service on Oct. 27 when the shooter, identified as 46-year-old Robert D. Bowers, opened fire with an AR-15-style assault rifle. 11 people inside of the synagogue were shot and killed. Bowers then exited the synagogue, where he...

Christians have a duty to support Jewish causes

Christians have a duty to support Jewish causes
Evangelicals should not abandon the Jews or Israel when it matters most.
Brian Brooks, Freelance Writer October 30, 2018

On October 27, the horrifying killings at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania shocked the nation to its core. The massacre in which 11 Jewish worshippers were killed recall similar incidents within the last century that continue to haunt us. For one moment in our divided nation, every...

Women’s soccer takes third conference loss

Women’s soccer takes third conference loss
Eagles lose 3-1 to PacWest champion Point Loma.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor October 29, 2018

Women’s soccer traveled south to San Diego, California on Monday to take on Point Loma Nazarene University in a PacWest matchup. The Sea Lions clinched the conference title thanks to the Eagles’ tie last Saturday against Azusa Pacific University, and they continued their winning ways with a 3-1 victory...

Punk ‘n’ Pie 2018: let’s taco bout it

Photo by Thecla Li / THE CHIMES
“Daniel, Connor and the Taco Boys” took first place for their second year in a row at the 2018 annual Punk ‘n’ Pie event.
Isabelle Thompson and Micah Kim October 26, 2018

Students and parents gathered for a special treat on Metzger Lawn as the 2018 Punk ‘n’ Pie talent show kicked off family weekend on Friday. “Daniel, Connor and the Taco Boys” claimed Punk ‘n’ Pie victory for the second straight year with taco-related themes in their band music. The...