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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Crime Log ― July 14 – Sept. 5

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
Campus safety reported a case of missing Keurig coffee pods and one case of marijuana possession.
Bethsabe Camacho and Maria Weyne September 8, 2020

Petty Theft ―  Feinberg Hall  Reported July 14 at 9 a.m., occurred between May 27 and July 14.   A box of Keurig coffee pods was reported missing, the box was later found. No follow up was necessary.  Possession of Marijuana ―  Lot G  Reported Aug 24 at 10:49 p.m. A campus safety...

California fires hit close to home

Photo Courtesy of senior public relations major Taylor Zaengle from Susanville, California.
Students struggle to balance school and the devastating consequences of Northern California fires.
Brianna Clark, Ashley Grams, and Maria Weyne September 7, 2020

Fires have ravaged California over the past several years. At the end of most summers, Northern Californians are overcome with the fear of losing their homes as evacuation orders are dished out across multiple counties. This year was no different, as over 300 fires were sparked due to 11,000 lighting...

Remembering Chadwick Boseman

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Though Boseman’s career has come to an untimely close, his impact continues both on-screen and off.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor September 5, 2020

Actor Chadwick Boseman spent his career working on many important films, fighting for diversity and rising up in the Hollywood ranks. However, he was more than just an actor, as he also helped to cheer up children battling cancer through the “Make a Wish” program. Diagnosed with stage III colon cancer...

We need to extinguish fire season

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California’s environment must be saved before the damage is irreversible.
Brianna Clark, Opinions Editor (Spring 2020) September 4, 2020

There have been over 7,000 wildfires in California this year, and it is only the beginning of fire season. In recent years, California has experienced the most destructive fires in state history, becoming more and more frequent. Areas like Sonoma County are on its third major fire in four years, with...

COVID-19 changes chapels

COVID-19 changes chapels
With the new semester being completely remote, chapels have been adapted to a fully online program.
Maria Weyne, News Editor September 4, 2020

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Biola’s first remote semester kicked off on Aug. 31, 2020. Although classes simply transitioned to Zoom meetings, other aspects of student life, such as chapels, faced more challenges.  With the issue of time zones and students’ shifting schedules, Assistant Dean...

Biola around the world

Tampines at Singaporean Independence Day. Photo by senior journalism major Thecla Li.
Students across the globe share photos that capture their reality during an online semester.
Micah Kim, Lacey Patrick, and Ashley Grams September 2, 2020

 

Followers of Christ should be on the frontlines of racial justice work

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The Church cannot miss this opportunity to fight for justice and reconciliation.
Evana Upshaw, Opinions Editor September 2, 2020

Our world is in the midst of a racial reckoning. The brutal murders of Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor set a racial tone in America with the backdrop of a global pandemic that has revealed longstanding injustices for African Americans in particular. Tension and anxiety surrounding the coronavirus...

Why the NBA’s decision to sit out matters

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Biola students share their experiences during a time of racial tension.
Andi Basista, News Editor September 2, 2020

On Aug. 26, the Milwaukee Bucks were scheduled to compete in game 5 of their playoff matchup between the Orlando Magic inside of the COVID-19 inspired NBA bubble at Walt Disney World in Florida. When the clock hit 4 p.m. EST. and the Bucks were nowhere to be seen for the start of play, an unprecedented...

Wearing a mask should not be a political statement

Wearing a mask should not be a political statement
Tying masks to politics distorts their true purpose and threatens public health.
Brianna Clark and Evana Upshaw August 31, 2020

The implementation of COVID-19 restrictions introduced masks as a staple of our daily lives. However, these face coverings also sprouted an intense controversy throughout the nation, and one that is, unfortunately, deeply politicized. Instead of public health and safety being the focal point of this...

Biola Counseling Center and Pastoral Care services function remotely

Biola Counseling Center and Pastoral Care services function remotely
The American Psychiatric Association says 48% of Americans are anxious about the possibility of getting the coronavirus.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor April 24, 2020

With the shift to remote learning as of March 12, the university has moved all on-campus services online. This includes the Biola Counseling Center and Pastoral Care, both of which have begun serving students over the phone and through video conferencing.  “Our website provides links to online...

Social distancing shifts campus life

Social distancing shifts campus life
Students share what life is like on campus during COVID-19.
Courtney Jackson and Andi Basista April 20, 2020

Since the suspension of on-campus classes, students have experienced a rollercoaster of emotions as living situations changed over night. What first was an optional stay or leave policy quickly transformed into a mandatory moveout for all students able to do so. When students were told to leave campus...

President Barry Corey announces first ever diversity strategic plan

President Barry Corey announces first ever diversity strategic plan
Corey apologized for his response to racial inclusion that may have been seen as insensitive or hurtful.
Ashley Grams and Lacey Patrick April 16, 2020

This afternoon via a school-wide Google Meet livestream, President Barry Corey announced the launch of an institutional diversity strategic plan and apologized for coming off as oblivious in the past in regard to racial issues and inclusion on campus.  “We're going to talk about [diversity]...