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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The fight for women’s rights needs intersectionality

Investigative journalist and civil rights activist Ida B. Wells fought for equality but was largely overlooked in the feminist movement.
Change is needed because feminism can exclude women of color.
Zoe Ware, Freelance Writer • March 30, 2023

In the United States, March is Women’s History Month. Although this month is meant to recognize the contributions of all women regardless of race or ethnicity, many women of color — who have contributed to  historical events and accomplishments alongside white women — are oftentimes left to ambiguity....

The remarkable influence of black in fashion

Caitlin Gaines/THE CHIMES
Black as a hue has several grand effects upon the fashion world.
Vic Silva, Writer • October 25, 2017
Black as a hue has several grand effects upon the fashion world.

Dear white people

Caitlin Blackmon/THE CHIMES
Even majority culture has a place in the race conversation.
Danielle Brimmage, Writer • October 11, 2017
Even majority culture has a place in the race conversation.

“Saban’s Power Rangers” wields a darker sword than its predecessors

Character depth and subtle moments of nostalgia revive the franchise reboot’s tonal shakiness.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager • March 28, 2017
Character depth and subtle moments of nostalgia revive the franchise reboot’s tonal shakiness.

“Moonlight” transcends all cultures

Pop-Break
One does not have to relate to homosexuallity or African-American culture to ache alongside this film.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager • October 25, 2016
One does not have to relate to homosexuallity or African-American culture to ache alongside this film.

Poetry best served in “Lemonade”

genius.com
A London poet’s raw lyrics make Beyoncé’s “Lemonade” a concoction for all.
Grace Gibney, Writer • May 3, 2016
A London poet’s raw lyrics make Beyoncé’s “Lemonade” a concoction for all.

Film department wrestles with diversity

Photo courtesy of Jenny Oetzell
The lack of racial integration at the Oscars raises questions in Biola’s film department.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager • March 2, 2016
The lack of racial integration at the Oscars raises questions in Biola’s film department.

Is it entirely the Academy’s fault?

contactmusic.com
For the second year in a row the four main acting categories failed to include an African American.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager • February 23, 2016
For the second year in a row the four main acting categories failed to include an African American.

Between the lines of the Baltimore riots

en.wikipedia.org
There is more than meets the eye about the unrest in America.
Aundrea Paxton, Writer • May 11, 2015
There is more than meets the eye about the unrest in America.