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The Notre Dame tragedy points us toward eternity

The Notre Dame tragedy points us toward eternity
Beauty on earth gives us hope for what is to come.
Eric Nimmo, Freelance Writer April 16, 2019

Tragedies such as the destruction of the Notre Dame Cathedral due to a massive fire on Monday have an interesting way of momentarily silencing the debate over objective beauty. Instead, people all over the world feel a tragic and profound loss at the hundreds of years of beauty, art and history that...

Misrepresentation of women in the media: Why men need to stop treating women like objects

Misrepresentation of women in the media: Why men need to stop treating women like objects
Women in the media have been misrepresented by men as being nothing but their beauty and their body.
Melanie Flores, Freelance Writer April 12, 2019

In the film “Sex and the City,” one of the main protagonists, Miranda Hobbes, said, “the only two choices for women are witch and sexy kitten,” with Carrie Bradshaw replying, “You just said a mouthful there, sister.” And indeed, she did. Thanks to the media, society views women to be one...

In defense of Calvary Chapel

In defense of Calvary Chapel
Calvary Chapel upholds the definition of a Christian ideal of beauty.
Micah Lynn Brady, Freelance Writer October 22, 2018

In the article, “A 24K eyesore: Calvary Chapel’s redesign failure,” the author expresses a common disapproving opinion of Calvary Chapel’s artistic renovation. While many people maintain that Calvary is too extravagant, confusing or simply ugly, the writer argues that the chapel fails to uphold...

“No Shape” embraces Hadreas’ sexuality

Pitchfork.com
Perfume Genius drapes listeners in frescoes of euphoric sound in an ode to queerness.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager May 17, 2017
Perfume Genius drapes listeners in frescoes of euphoric sound in an ode to queerness.

Artists and professors speak on Art in a Postsecular Age

Tim Seeberger/THE CHIMES
Professors and artists discuss the return of religion in art.
Jessica Goddard, Writer March 8, 2017
Professors and artists discuss the return of religion in art.

The Chimes staff unearths fall favorites

Maxwell Heilman/ THE CHIMES
Staff members chooses their favorite albums from this semester.
Grace Gibney, Writer December 6, 2016
Staff members chooses their favorite albums from this semester.

Show vulnerability in the midst of shame.

In session A, Curt Thompson discusses the act of abandoning shame and taking on vulnerability by testimonial discussion.   |   Jacob Knopf/ THE CHIMES
In session A, Curt Thompson discusses the act of abandoning shame and taking on vulnerability by testimonial discussion.
Kendall Jarboe, Writer October 18, 2016
In session A, Curt Thompson discusses the act of abandoning shame and taking on vulnerability by testimonial discussion.

Society must reconsider detrimental beauty standards

Pexels.com
Freedom to groom oneself with cosmetic products should not be hindered by harmful assumptions.
Jacqueline Lewis, Writer May 17, 2016
Freedom to groom oneself with cosmetic products should not be hindered by harmful assumptions.

Senior art installments tackle tough topics

This year’s senior projects cover controversial and uncomfortable subjects.  Jessica Byrd, senior BFA with a graphic design emphasis, has been building her pieces since January.  |  Jason Lin/THE CHIMES
This year’s senior projects cover controversial and uncomfortable subjects.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer April 20, 2016
This year’s senior projects cover controversial and uncomfortable subjects.

Out the door, into beauty

Photo courtesy of Justin Yun
Spending time outdoors improves health and reminds humanity of its place in God’s creation.
Justin Yun, Writer December 2, 2015
Spending time outdoors improves health and reminds humanity of its place in God’s creation.

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

Keep the art coming

| Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
The Chimes Staff explores the need for art on campus.
Chimes Staff, Writer September 17, 2014
The Chimes Staff explores the need for art on campus.