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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Martin Luther King Jr. represented essential Christian values

Martin Luther King Jr. represented essential Christian values
King exemplified leadership, courage and Christ-like character throughout his life.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor January 17, 2022

“I still believe that standing up for the truth of God is the greatest thing in the world. This is the end of life. The end of life is not to be happy. The end of life is not to achieve pleasure and avoid pain. The end of life is to do the will of God, come what may,” said Rev. Martin Luther King...

“Scream” is an unsuccessful revival

“Scream” is an unsuccessful revival
This 2022 entry in the long-standing franchise struggles to grasp what made the original good.
Chris Charpentier, Staff Writer January 15, 2022

“Scream,” also known as “Scream 5,” is the latest entry in the famous ‘90s slasher franchise, made famous by its self-awareness of the classic horror films tropes that defined the genre for decades. The original director, the late Wes Craven, left the series on an indefinite hiatus.  Now,...

Xenophobia’s destruction of American values

Xenophobia's destruction of American values
America rejects the melting pot.
Lauren Vander Tuig, Staff Writer January 14, 2022

On News Year’s Day news anchor Michelle Li reported on multiple cultural New Year’s traditions, including her own. Li shared her Korean heritage in this segment, explaining her family’s tradition to eat dumpling soup in the new year.  This cultural expression faced criticism from a particularly...

Biola gears up for Mock Rock

Team BroPoc ending dance pose at the 2019 Mock Rock competition.
Teams prep for the annual lip-synch and dance battle.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief January 14, 2022

After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, Mock Rock will make a triumphant return to Biola on April 8. One of Biola’s most beloved traditions, this electrifying lip-synch battle pulses with high-energy music and upbeat dance routines. In past years, teams of 40 to 80 students spent months brainstorming...

Betty White may be gone, but her memory will not be forgotten

Betty White may be gone, but her memory will not be forgotten
As a tribute to the passing of a long lived Hollywood celebrity, here are Betty White’s best movies and shows.
Kate Bomar, Photographer January 13, 2022

On Dec. 31, actress Betty White passed away during her sleep at 99 years old, leaving a hole in many hearts for the new year. However, fans still have an abundance of memories of White, from her iconic roles in the television and film industry, as well as her personal life.  GOLDEN GIRL White was...

The virtual world is changing the modern church

The virtual world is changing the modern church
Online churches have led to a decrease in weekly attendance.
Kei-Lynn Wheaton, Staff Writer January 12, 2022

When COVID-19 first began in the U.S., people were advised to remain indoors to ensure their health and safety until things could return to normal. Now, going into 2022, most quarantine practices are still in place. This enduring change is apparent especially in churches all over the country. Most...

Students across LA test back into school

Students across LA test back into school
Using a coronavirus test tracking software LAUSD opens after winter break.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor January 12, 2022

On Jan. 11 the Los Angeles United School District started their spring semester. According to the Los Angeles Daily News, while thousands of students returned to campus, many seats were unfilled. LAUSD calculated that approximately 70% of students attended their first day back on campus. MANDATORY TESTING Before...

Biola eases into the semester remotely

Biola eases into the semester remotely
Like many other Southern California universities Biola students start spring semester out of the classroom.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor January 11, 2022

During the holiday season the omicron variant spread across the country, leading higher education in California and abroad to reevaluate in-person learning. On Dec. 29 Biola announced that the spring semester would start remotely. ARRIVING ON CAMPUS Biola’s plan to start the semester online only...

“The Book of Boba Fett” is goofy, original and triumphant

“The Book of Boba Fett” is goofy, original and triumphant
The story of Boba Fett is fully explored in John Favreau’s spin off.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor January 11, 2022

Written by “Chef” star John Favreau, “The Book of Boba Fett” contains the essential elements of a successful Star Wars spin-off. The narrative includes familiar characters, a tie to the fourth or fifth episode, and a main character with really, really good teeth. It begins with the story of Boba...

Men’s basketball defeated by Hawaii-Hilo

Men’s basketball defeated by Hawaii-Hilo
The Eagles fall short to the Vulcans, 97-89.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor January 11, 2022

Men’s basketball played their first away game of the spring semester in Hawaii against the Hawaii-Hilo University Vulcans. The Eagles’ official season started last year in November and played their first PacWest game on Dec. 2, 2021.  Biola had their first game of the year on Jan. 6 against Hawaii...

Politics Rundown: Omicron cases rise, testing sites are overwhelmed and California creates a relief fund

Politics Rundown: Omicron cases rise, testing sites are overwhelmed and California creates a relief fund
Californians scramble to stay safe amid rising coronavirus cases.
Caleb Jonker and Hannah Larson January 10, 2022

This holiday season marked the rise of the omicron COVID-19 variant. Omicron cases already surpassed previous coronavirus positive tests, according to an article from the Wall Street Journal. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, coronavirus cases climbed over the last...

New year, new you? Here’s our New Year’s resolutions

New year, new you? Here’s our New Year’s resolutions
Creating manageable New Year’s resolutions.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor January 10, 2022

When I think about New Year’s, I think about the New York countdown and ball drop, the Rose Parade in Pasadena, poppers and fireworks exploding. Each year, I challenge myself to commit to new resolutions, a mix of fun and serious content—resolutions I can actually accomplish.  People around the...