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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

President Biden’s first press conference rundown

President Biden’s first press conference rundown
Joe Biden faces low approval ratings over his approach to gun violence after mass shootings.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief March 29, 2021

On March 25, President Joe Biden detailed his goals involving COVID-19, vaccine distribution and immigration in his first presidential news conference. The conference took place three days after 10 people died in a mass shooting in Boulder, Colorado, but Biden sidestepped a question addressing his plan...

Mass immigration destabilizes nations

Mass immigration destabilizes nations
In addressing the massive flow of asylum seekers, the U.S. must focus on stabilizing regions.
Marc DeJager, Staff Writer (Fall 2019) September 20, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Sept. 19, 2019). The crisis of refugees arriving at the U.S. southern border cannot be ignored. According to the Center for Immigration Studies, in recent decades the majority of migrants arriving at the southern border were adult men seeking work, but...

Our views of the migrant caravan should not be reduced to a sound-byte

american flag over border wall
At the cusp of another heated political debate, we can let fact or fiction form our opinions.
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor November 27, 2018

Looming in the background of the midterm elections was the political blockbuster flick no one wanted to talk about. However, on November 25, the migrant caravan finally made its way to the United States border and was confronted with tear gas. A popular photo, circulated among mainstream media, depicting...

Students’ book sparks immigration discussion

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A panel advocates for respecting immigrants in recognition of recent journalism project.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief November 8, 2017
A panel advocates for respecting immigrants in recognition of recent journalism project.

Immigrants deserve prosperity too

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The story of a tattooed father and his pursuit of freedom for his family.
Alison Hartzler, Writer September 26, 2017
The story of a tattooed father and his pursuit of freedom for his family.