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The Chimes

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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Affirmative action encourages diversity in colleges

Protesters fight for affirmative action by demanding equality in employment and admissions "by any means."
Race-conscious admissions allow universities to consider underrepresented minority groups and inform an education that is influenced by diverse perspectives.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor October 18, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 17, 2019). From bribery to unfair admission, the fairness of acceptance and merit of students in the admissions process of universities seems to continuously be under investigation. Most recently, the Student for Fair Admissions—a nonprofit organization...

Students do not expect homesickness

Maddi Seyfarth/THE CHIMES
Missing the accoutrements associated with home displays one’s need for love and connection.
Lucas Weaver, Writer April 5, 2017
Missing the accoutrements associated with home displays one’s need for love and connection.

Christians should reevaluate marriage and divorce

Eliana Park/ THE CHIMES
The church needs to find new ways to fight divorce in the country.
Lucas Weaver, Writer November 16, 2016
The church needs to find new ways to fight divorce in the country.

Admissions see rise in applicants

Infographic by Sean Leone/THE CHIMES
With a rise in scholarships, applicants climbed 15 percent compared to last year.
Alondra Urizar, Writer April 20, 2016
With a rise in scholarships, applicants climbed 15 percent compared to last year.

Testimonies are significant in missions

Megan Fate Marshman explores John 4 and explains the importance of individuals’ stories. | Amanda Sakowski/THE CHIMES
Megan Fate Marshman explores John 4 and explains the importance of individuals’ stories.
Jehn Kubiak, Writer March 10, 2016
Megan Fate Marshman explores John 4 and explains the importance of individuals’ stories.

Acceptance of the ugly

Marika Adamopoulos/THE CHIMES
Body acceptance movements regarding the media’s portrayal of beauty ignore human dignity and value
Jacqueline Lewis, Writer May 11, 2015
Body acceptance movements regarding the media’s portrayal of beauty ignore human dignity and value