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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Biden’s first year was a disaster

Biden’s first year was a disaster
At the one-year mark, the president’s approval ratings are at an all-time low.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor January 24, 2022

After one year in the oval office, President Joe Biden received a failing approval rating from citizens of the United States, the New York Post reports. With countless cargo ships  full of supplies still stuck off the coast of California and inflation rates reaching a 40-year high, many voters became...

Women’s water polo takes first program victory

Women’s water polo takes first program victory
The Eagles make a splash at LBSU mini tournament.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor January 23, 2022

In the first game of their kickstart season for women’s water polo, the Eagles showed out at the Long Beach State University mini tournament in Long Beach, California. Though the Eagles fought hard against Pomona-Pitzer, the Sagehens ultimately took a narrow two-point win, 9-7, in their first match....

Men’s basketball seals last second victory against Chaminade

Men’s basketball seals last second victory against Chaminade
The Eagles kept composure against the Silverswords in a hard-fought match, 75-72.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor January 22, 2022

Men’s basketball edged out the Chaminade University Silverswords in a narrow three-point victory at the Chase Gymnasium on Jan. 22, 75-72. Throughout the hard-fought game, the Eagles maintained a 66% free-throw percentage in the first half, and were perfect from the free-throw line in the second half....

Best new music in January

Best new music in January
With the start of the new year, here are the songs you should be listening to.
Chris Charpentier, Staff Writer January 22, 2022

“THIS ENCHANTED” BY HATCHIE Hatchie’s first album, “Keepsake,” was a promising debut within the dream pop genre. With her new album coming up on April 28, the first single, “This Enchanted,” is a beautiful pop song that perfectly complements late night drives through the city. Hatchie’s...

Tuition costs have killed the American dream

Tuition costs have killed the American dream
Higher tuition rates widen the education achievement gap.
Lauren Vander Tuig, Staff Writer January 21, 2022

America's defining selling point is the American dream—defined as “a happy way of living that is thought of by many Americans as something that can be achieved by anyone in the U.S. especially by working hard and becoming successful.” This ethos of America makes the country out to be an optimistic...

Chimes News Quiz

Chimes News Quiz
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief January 21, 2022

Bachelor Clayton Echard is on The Bachelor for the right reason

Bachelor Clayton Echard is on The Bachelor for the right reason
Here is all you need to know about the current Bachelor season, along with the reason Echard is considered the “best bachelor.”
Kate Bomar, Photographer January 20, 2022

The first episode of The Bachelor premiered on Jan. 3, presenting  Clayton Echard’s journey to find love.  BACKGROUND ON THE BACHELOR Echard actively searches for the type of love his parents have shown through 29 years of marriage. Clayton was first introduced on Michelle Young’s season and...

Intramural mixer gathers students for spring sports

Intramural mixer gathers students for spring sports
Intramural sports offer community and structured games for non-student-athletes.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor January 19, 2022

On Wednesday students gathered around the Fireplace Pavillion for a meeting regarding the spring intramural season. During the meeting, intramural coordinator Hayden Leever explained that intramural sports are meant to unite the student body.   CHALLENGES AND CONNECTION This academic year marked...

Having a mentor improves chances of success

Having a mentor improves chances of success
Students should consider a mentor a necessity, not an option.
Kei-Lynn Wheaton, Staff Writer January 19, 2022

A nervous new student awaits his first day of classes. He sits in the student lounge and overhears a conversation about a mentor who helped someone with their success and gave insightful advice. He sounds excited because he has someone to depend on and ask questions about life or the road map for his...

Women’s basketball off to a rough start

Women’s basketball off to a rough start
The Eagles fall to Westcliff University in first semester game, 61-54.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor January 19, 2022

Women’s basketball returned home to Chase Gymnasium after their last game against Point Loma Nazarene University was postponed. The Eagles faced off against the Westcliff University Warriors on Tuesday night. BU scored less points than the Warriors for the first three quarters and scored more in the...

The Lumineers’ LP “BRIGHTSIDE” contains compact messages

The Lumineers’ LP “BRIGHTSIDE” contains compact messages
Although disconnected, each song celebrates life through difficulty in a different way.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor January 18, 2022

The Lumineers dropped their 30-minute LP “BRIGHTSIDE” on Jan. 14, a microcosm of the feelings that many experienced during the pandemic. Musically, it blends seamlessly with the rest of the group’s discography. Lyrically, it deviates from their tradition of telling a cohesive story with their music....

L.A. homeless count delayed

L.A. homeless count delayed
LAHSA looks for volunteers to count the number of homeless in February.
Julianne Foster January 17, 2022

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development calls for the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority to complete an updated count every two years of the homeless population. The count determines the amount of federal funding LAHSA receives to support the homeless community. LAHSA rescheduled the...