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Taiwan must stand against Chinese aggression

Taiwan must stand against Chinese aggression
Americans should support Taiwan’s fight for freedom.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor October 22, 2021

Taiwan is feeling the birth pains of independence. Over the past few years, they have grown in their pursuit of freedom from Chinese rule. Officially, Taiwan is a Chinese territory, however, its people are ready to take the first steps toward sovereignty.  The United States has supplied special operations...

Chimes Fact Check: Coronavirus vaccinations

Chimes Fact Check: Coronavirus vaccinations
Misinformation about the vaccine is spreading—Here are the facts.
Marlena Lang, Visual Editor October 22, 2021

Approaching the two-year mark of the coronavirus pandemic, many are eager to return to normal life. According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, chief medical advisor to the president, normalcy may be restored as early as Spring 2022—though only if the “overwhelming majority of people” receive the COVID-19...

New York Times reporter discusses the ministry of journalism

New York Time's journalist Ivan Penn gives an address for the Celebration of the Arts and Media.
Ivan Penn shared about culture and accountability.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief October 21, 2021

The New York Times energy correspondent Ivan Penn attended a dinner and gave a keynote address as part of the Celebration of Arts and Media to the Department of Digital Journalism and Media faculty, students and visitors about rejecting fear and speaking truth in a culture of greed and power. Penn said...

Volleyball takes three-set win against the Urban Knights

Volleyball takes three-set win against the Urban Knights
Gaining essential kills and digs, the Eagles champion a swift victory.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor October 21, 2021

After 45 kills and 30 digs, the Eagles triumphed over the Academy of Art University Urban Knights, with a three-set identical score, 25-19. The 3-0 win places Biola at a 10-7, 6-3 Pacwest standing. WELL-ROUNDED PLAY During the first set, redshirt sophomore outside hitter Madison Beebe and middle blocker...

Men’s soccer win big in Hawaii

Men’s soccer win big in Hawaii
The Eagles annihilate University of Hawaii at Hilo, 2-0.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor October 21, 2021

Men’s soccer found success in their last and final game of their Hawaii tour. On Thursday evening the Eagles faced off against the University of Hawaii at Hilo. The Eagles pulled ahead in the first half and won the game overall, 2-0. DOMINATING THE FIELD At the 15-minute mark redshirt sophomore defender...

The commercial music program reels from pandemic stress

Student music majors practice outside of the Biola Worship Building.
Students work to restructure the music community on campus after being gone for over a year.
Chris Charpentier, Staff Writer October 21, 2021

Inside the small commercial music building below the library, a thriving community of songwriters and singers are returning to their art. The return has not come without challenges and setbacks, including canceled concerts and Zoom classes. Students and faculty offered their own perspectives on what...

The absence of liberty, equality and fraternity in Haiti

The absence of liberty, equality and fraternity in Haiti
Haiti kidnappings serve as a reminder of the need for missionary work.
Lauren Vander Tuig, Staff Writer October 20, 2021

400 Mawozo, one of Haiti’s most powerful gangs, is believed to be responsible for the kidnapping of 17 missionaries on Oct. 17. According to CNN, after leaving an orphanage, members of the gang held the missionary team at gunpoint and forced them out of their vehicle. The investigation for this case...

Parents respond to California vaccine mandates

Parents respond to California vaccine mandates
Public schools experience drop in attendance over vaccine mandate.
Julianne Foster October 20, 2021

On Oct. 17, many parents across the state, including Orange County, kept their kids out of school to protest the mandates. Dropped attendance affects school funding and allowed parents to demonstrate their concern.  SCHOOLS MANDATE VACCINES As of next year, California will begin their process as the...

Women’s golf finishes Top 5 at Nick Turner Invitational

Women’s golf finishes Top 5 at Nick Turner Invitational
The Eagles take fifth overall in two-day tournament.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief October 19, 2021

On Oct. 18-19, women’s golf headed to Albuquerque, New Mexico to compete in the Nick Turner Invitational. The Eagles finished fifth on Tuesday with a combined score of 311. Sophomore Brady Turnquist led Biola, placing third on the individual leaderboard.  FIRST DAY SUCCESS The Eagles competed against...

Men’s soccer dominate the field against Hawaii Pacific University

Men’s soccer dominate the field against Hawaii Pacific University
The Eagles win against the Sharks, 4-2.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor October 19, 2021

Monday proved to be successful for Biola as men’s soccer won against the Hawaii Pacific University Sharks. The Eagles took the lead making the only goal in the first period, leaving the score 1-0 going into the second half. The Sharks responded in the second half, but the Eagles pulled ahead, winning...

FINNEAS releases mostly melancholic and nondescript ‘Optimist’

FINNEAS releases mostly melancholic and nondescript ‘Optimist’
The album fails to break ground, featuring only a few good tracks.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor October 19, 2021

“Optimist” dropped Oct. 15, already garnering millions of streams on Spotify alone. From re-defining the industry with sister Billie Eilish, Finneas O'Connell’s own album dares high numbers from his notoriety alone. The expectations for it, however, are equally high.  OPTIMISM DASHED  The album...

Social media and college students, part I

Social media and college students, part I
A Christian approach to wanting to be ‘liked.’
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor October 18, 2021

Ninety-eight. Ninety-nine. One hundred. I finally reached one hundred likes on my latest post. OK, now my next goal is 170. I think my record of likes on a single Instagram post is 160. I cannot compete with college students who maintain over one thousand followers, constantly comparing their posts to...