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The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Quiet quitting alleviates college stress

Quiet quitting alleviates college stress
Students refuse perfectionism in response to overwhelming expectations in college.
Lauren Good, Staff Writer October 1, 2022

A new trend called “quiet quitting” rejects the notion that work has to take over one’s life. This philosophy increased in popularity recently as the obligation to perform with excellence continues to overwhelm students and workers in the U.S. The swelling pressure put on college students to achieve...

American schools need better special education programs

American schools need better special education programs
Students with learning disabilities deserve education equity.
Lauren Vander Tuig, Staff Writer December 1, 2021

The amount of students who have learning disabilities are far more widespread than most Americans believe. According to UNICEF, an estimated 93 million children worldwide live with disabilities. These disabilities range from dyslexia to autism, as well as more severe cognitive conditions. Unfortunately,...

Five steps to overcome stress

Here are five easy steps to manage stress.
As finals season approaches, integrate these easy practices into your studies to help relieve school-related anxieties.
Lily Journey, Freelance Writer December 4, 2019

Tired eyes drag across a glimmering screen as your fingers slowly pound away at the paper you’ve been putting off for a week. Fluorescent lights hum overhead with the incessant cracking of electric buzz, adding to the dungeon-like feel of the cold basement library.  A dingy particle-board cubicle...

All four proposals pass

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Senators hear from administration, SGA updates and vote on proposals.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer March 7, 2017
Senators hear from administration, SGA updates and vote on proposals.

Society builds future student leaders

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The National Society of Leadership and Success seeks to equip students with fundamental leadership abilities through events and networking groups.
Jehn Kubiak, Writer May 17, 2016
The National Society of Leadership and Success seeks to equip students with fundamental leadership abilities through events and networking groups.

More open hours to open books

More open hours to open books
The Biola library can now compete with peer institutions by adding more open hours.
Jana Eller, Office Manager April 5, 2016
The Biola library can now compete with peer institutions by adding more open hours.

Conference builds confidence

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Academic or career-based conferences play an important role in motivating people from all walks of life.
Kristen M. Smith, Writer March 1, 2016
Academic or career-based conferences play an important role in motivating people from all walks of life.

Working does not point to lower GPA

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A survey of working undergraduate students show they feel working has little effect on their grades.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer December 8, 2015
A survey of working undergraduate students show they feel working has little effect on their grades.