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The Chimes

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The Chimes

The language of rape culture normalizes violence

Using passive voice when referring to sexual assault focuses on victims rather than on their abusers.
Using passive language to discuss sexual violence shifts attention from abusers. 
Lauren Good, Staff Writer February 22, 2023

Society has become more aware of violence against women in recent years due to the rise of feminism and the Me Too movement. Oftentimes, the language surrounding the topic is commonly expressed by how many women are killed, raped and assaulted by men. This use of passive voice, in which the result of...

The Gabby Petito case is a woman’s greatest fear

The Gabby Petito case is a woman’s greatest fear
The amount of missing people nearly equals the number of COVID-19 related deaths.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor October 4, 2021

Plastered all over the news for weeks, the face of Gabby Petito was engraved in the hearts and minds of those who heard her story. After police responded to a domestic dispute between Petito and her boyfriend, the media focused on following the young woman’s missing person case. Since her body was...

There’s more to abuse than meets the eye. I found wisdom and strength in mine.

There’s more to abuse than meets the eye. I found wisdom and strength in mine.
We can still find joy even after the most traumatic experiences.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer January 24, 2020

If there is one saying that has summarized my life, it is: “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” Compared to a lot of people, I grew up comfortably. I was raised in a loving, Christian family, had the privilege of calling Hawaii my home and went to a college preparatory school. Appearances, however,...

Communication class leads sexual assault awareness week

Communication class leads sexual assault awareness week
Students took charge of Biola’s annual sexual assault awareness campaign for the first time.
Brittany Ung, Deputy News Editor April 12, 2019

The Biola community rallied around survivors of sexual assault this week, championing awareness of the often-taboo subject through a series of displays and dialogues. The campaign to improve sexual assault awareness involved opportunities for members of the community to write notes of encouragement...

“Glass” fails to shatter expectations

“Glass” fails to shatter expectations
This thriller’s confusing story and slow space blend poorly together.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer January 23, 2019

In 2016, director M. Night Shyamalan followed his beloved 2000 superhero film “Unbreakable” with the thriller flick “Split,” setting up an unexpected cinematic universe. In “Glass,” Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson reprise their “Unbreakable” roles as David Dunn and Mr. Glass, this...

Femicide is a Christian issue

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A recent Biola showing of a movie about Juarez sparks concern.
Hannah Wagner, Writer April 12, 2017
A recent Biola showing of a movie about Juarez sparks concern.

Purity culture mirrors sexual abuse

Photo illustration by Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
The modesty and purity movements within the evangelical church stunted a generation’s ability to face and understand their sexuality without shame.
Joe West, Writer March 18, 2015
The modesty and purity movements within the evangelical church stunted a generation’s ability to face and understand their sexuality without shame.