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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Eating disorders are hiding in plain sight

Eating disorders are hiding in plain sight
The health industry is profiting off of our privilege and poor mental health.
Addison Freiheit, Staff Writer February 26, 2021

National Eating Disorder Awareness Week was created to bring awareness to a disease that hides in our society’s carefully crafted social media feeds. Despite the plethora of eating disorder recovery accounts and awareness hashtags, many fail to address the reality that the wellness industry is not...

Gaming on the rise since beginning of pandemic

Gaming on the rise since beginning of pandemic
People in isolation are looking for an escape—and gaming seems to be the answer.
Emily Coffey and Kate Bomar February 25, 2021

An old form of entertainment, the video game industry is spiking amid the isolation many are currently facing at home. According to the National Purchase Diary Panel Inc. Group’s analytics, spending on gaming has increased by 33%, while overall time spent playing games increased by 26%. This impacts...

Women’s golf competes in the Holy Names’ Bay Area Invitational

Women’s golf competes in the Holy Names' Bay Area Invitational
The Eagles take second place again this season.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor February 25, 2021

Women’s golf is back for their second tournament this season. The Eagles headed for the Holy Names Tournament hosted by Holy Names University at the Monarch Bay Golf Course on Feb. 22-23. Although there were six schools and four individuals competing in the tournament, the Eagles found themselves competing...

Men’s soccer continues losing streak

Junior midfielder Aidan Hill in possession of the ball against PLNU.
The Eagles have yet to win a game in this pandemic-shortened season after another loss to Point Loma Nazarene University.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 25, 2021

Men’s soccer hit Al Barbour Field last night looking for redemption after a previous loss against the Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions. What was a slow start to the game turned stale for the Eagles in the end, as they lost, yet again, to PLNU, 0-1. It was a confetti dropping of yellow cards,...

Brady Turnquist: Biola women’s golf superstar

Brady Turnquist: Biola women’s golf superstar
The freshman golfer is turning heads showing that young athletes can do it all in the midst of a pandemic.
Gigi Fierro February 24, 2021

COVID-19 devastated coaches, athletes and administration across the nation because it took away season competition. College seniors had the hopes of a final record to be broken, only for it to be ripped out from under their feet. Soon to be high school graduates did not have their “breakout season”...

Cancel culture is not a monolith

Cancel culture is not a monolith
Christians are called to have a Christ-like response when we engage with people online.
John Monk, Freelancer February 24, 2021

The debate regarding cancel culture has taken center stage in today’s political and social discourse. In his opening speech at the Republican National Convention this fall, Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina posed a question: “Do we want a society that breeds success, or a culture that cancels everything...

BHM: Freshman shares his experience as a minority at Biola

BHM: Freshman shares his experience as a minority at Biola
Alexander Reams explains how the Black community can be better seen and heard, not just when it is trending.
Maria Weyne, News Editor February 24, 2021

While researching what college to apply to, freshman computer science and music composition major Alexander Reams stumbled upon Biola University. Although the school seemed like a predominantly white institution, Reams trusted that this was the Christian university he was meant to attend.  A MINORITY...

“Nomadland” dismantles the American dream illusion

“Nomadland” dismantles the American dream illusion
Frances McDormand delivers the raw intensity of van living.
Joshua Flores, Staff Writer February 23, 2021

“Nomadland” captures the ache of financial ruin many experienced in 2011 by documenting one woman’s story of escape, hardship and loss as she uses her husband's death to launch her new means of living.  Leaving behind her life as a substitute teacher, Fern packs a few pieces of clothing, the...

“Flora & Ulysses” deals with self-discovery, cynicism and squirrels

“Flora & Ulysses” deals with self-discovery, cynicism and squirrels
This Disney+ book adaptation is an all-ages treat with a superhero-themed spin.
Lydia Snow, Freelancer February 23, 2021

Kate DiCamillo, two-time winner of the Newbery Medal for “distinguished contribution to American literature for children,” has a penchant for penning tales filled to the brim with wonder, emotion and imagination. Her 2013 novel “Flora & Ulysses” recently received a film adaptation for Disney+. The...

Biola students create non-profit business out of stickers

Biola students create non-profit business out of stickers
Generous Generation seeks to empower others to give, even if the amount is small.
Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor February 23, 2021

After a tsunami struck Indonesia in 2018, president of the Student Alumni Association Sarah Hartono successfully launched a sticker campaign to raise funds for victims. Since then, Hartono has launched a number of other sticker campaigns, which turned into a small business named Generous Generation....

Texas needs our help—not bootstraps

A fountain froze over on the campus of Baylor University in Waco, Texas.
This disaster gives us a much-needed lesson in healthy interdependence.
Evana Upshaw, Opinions Editor February 22, 2021

Texans have been facing dire circumstances this month as a result of an unusual winter storm that has left millions without power and clean water. At least 58 people have died. As the storm runs its course, we should be banding together to help them out of this crisis—not making fun of Texans for problems...

COVID-19 cases continue to fall in L.A. County

COVID-19 cases continue to fall in L.A. County
Vaccine distributions may reveal racial disparities.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief February 22, 2021

After a surge in COVID-19 cases over the holidays, hospitalizations and deaths in Los Angeles county continue to decline. Healthcare workers and senior residents are actively receiving vaccinations in Phases 1A and part of 1B, however, local health officials believe there may be a racial disparity in...