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The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Beyond the Bubble: Van driver deliberately kills pedestrians on sidewalk in Toronto

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Canadian Biolans respond to the devastating news in their home country.
Megan Josep, Design Editor April 25, 2018

A white van drove into the sidewalk in Toronto, Canada, killing 10 people and injuring 15 on Monday. Toronto authorities believe it was a deliberate act of violence and not a national security issue, but have yet to determine the motive, according to WTOL. Authorities have charged the suspect, 25-year-old...

Beyond the Bubble: Facebook data leaked

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Data mining company gained personal information of estimated 87 million people.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief April 11, 2018

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg made his appearance before members of Congress to explain his company’s connection with a recent data leak that allowed a profiling firm to gain the personal information of up to 87 million people. ZUCKERBERG DEFENDS FACEBOOK FROM POLITICAL BACKLASH The firm, Cambridge...

Beyond the Bubble: Orange County opposes California sanctuary state policy

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Fullerton and Buena Park also raise possibility of taking stance against protecting immigrants.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 29, 2018

Regions surrounding Biola, including Orange County, Fullerton and Buena Park have made movements to reject California’s status as a sanctuary statefor immigrants. AN INNER CONFLICT California passed Senate Bill 54 last April to offer protections to those facing President Donald Trump’s immigration...

Beyond the Bubble: Five bombs go off in Austin

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Authorities remain uncertain as to bomber’s motive for the attacks.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 21, 2018

After planting a number of devices which have killed two people and injured four, a serial bomber suspect in Austin detonated an explosive and died as police fired shots on Wednesday. EXPLOSIONS SHAKE AUSTIN Authorities have identified the suspect as 23-year-old Mark Anthony Conditt, and believe...

eyond the Bubble: North Korea opens denuclearization discussion

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After months of high tensions with Kim Jong-un, President Trump will meet with him in May.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 14, 2018

East Asia is holding its breath after President Donald Trump announced he would participate in the first meeting between sitting leaders of the United States and North Korea. AN UNEASY PEACE South Korean officials announced North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has offered to cease nuclear and missile...

Survivors mobilize on social media and in person after Florida shooting

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Survivors mobilize on social media and in person after Florida shooting.
Megan Josep, Design Editor February 21, 2018

In the wake of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Florida, high school students across the country are utilizing social media to promote stricter gun laws. Students recapped their experiences during the shooting on Twitter, prompting users to protest on the platform. By the second...

Students seek hope after church shooting

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Shooter found dead after killing over two dozen people in Sutherland Springs, Texas.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief November 8, 2017
Shooter found dead after killing over two dozen people in Sutherland Springs, Texas.

Beyond the Bubble: When the earth trembles

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Two earthquakes shake southern states in Mexico.
Jana Eller, Office Manager September 20, 2017
Two earthquakes shake southern states in Mexico.

Beyond the Bubble: Recovering from Charlottesville

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Students respond to nationwide effects of racism.
Dempsey Floria, Writer September 13, 2017
Students respond to nationwide effects of racism.