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Politics Rundown: Russian advance continues, Title 42 comes to an end

Politics Rundown: Russian advance continues, Title 42 comes to an end
As Russia turns to the east Ukrainians at the border seek refuge in America, while COVID-19 restrictions ease.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor April 18, 2022

RUSSIAN ADVANCE TURNS TO EASTERN UKRAINE Conflict continues in Ukraine as Russian troops move east following the largest missile strike on Ukraine in weeks, according to The New York Times. On April 18, Ukraine was attacked by Russia on a 300-mile stretch.  The front, some of which near the Polish...

Politics Rundown: Omicron cases rise, testing sites are overwhelmed and California creates a relief fund

Politics Rundown: Omicron cases rise, testing sites are overwhelmed and California creates a relief fund
Californians scramble to stay safe amid rising coronavirus cases.
Caleb Jonker and Hannah Larson January 10, 2022

This holiday season marked the rise of the omicron COVID-19 variant. Omicron cases already surpassed previous coronavirus positive tests, according to an article from the Wall Street Journal. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, coronavirus cases climbed over the last...

Coronavirus variant arrives in California

Coronavirus variant arrives in California
State officials respond to a new variant in the country.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor December 1, 2021

As flu season approaches and students prepare to return home, a new coronavirus variant spread to California. According to the Los Angeles Times, health officials detected the first U.S. case of the omicron variant on Nov. 22 from an individual returning to their home in the Bay Area from South Africa.  CALIFORNIA...

Chimes Fact Check: Coronavirus vaccinations

Chimes Fact Check: Coronavirus vaccinations
Misinformation about the vaccine is spreading—Here are the facts.
Marlena Lang, Visual Editor October 22, 2021

Approaching the two-year mark of the coronavirus pandemic, many are eager to return to normal life. According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, chief medical advisor to the president, normalcy may be restored as early as Spring 2022—though only if the “overwhelming majority of people” receive the COVID-19...

In the busyness of the semester, make time to rest

In the busyness of the semester, make time to rest
Here are five ways to set aside time for a sabbath rest.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor September 17, 2021

The semester is off to a running start and students are back in action. Classes are in full swing and homework loads are beginning to grow. Because the busyness of the semester can quickly overwhelm students, it is vital to find rest and relaxation in the midst of it all.  After an exhausting year...

Students face “overwhelming” isolation, according to Sealls

Students face “overwhelming” isolation, according to Sealls
Two Biola students experienced a different kind of isolation while quarantining on campus.
Maria Weyne and Ashley Grams May 1, 2021

In early December, President Barry Corey announced that some students would be welcomed back to campus for the Spring of 2021. Students were made aware that to do so, taking biweekly COVID-19 tests and following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines would be mandatory.  EAGLES MIGRATE...

India seeks aid as coronavirus conditions worsen

India seeks aid as coronavirus conditions worsen
Hospitals in India lack medical resources and oxygen.
Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor April 26, 2021

As the United States announces that nearly 54% of its adult population has received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, India wrestles to provide medical supplies to those infected. CRISIS IN INDIA On April 26, India—a country with a population of nearly 1.4 billion—set another record for...

COVID-19 update: possibility of new FDA-approved vaccine

COVID-19 update: possibility of new FDA-approved vaccine
AstraZeneca could be the fourth vaccine approved by the FDA for Americans.
Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor March 22, 2021

A total of 127 million vaccines have been administered in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s COVID Data Tracker. In upcoming weeks, a potential fourth vaccine will be filed for approval for emergency authorization. POSSIBILITY OF NEW FDA-APPROVED VACCINE? New...

COVID-19 update: Biola to vaccinate its frontline workers

COVID-19 update: Biola to vaccinate its frontline workers
Moderna begins testing their vaccine on children and counties loosen their restrictions.
Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor March 16, 2021

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 111 million COVID-19 vaccines have been administered—now making up 21.7% of the total U.S. population. The U.S. is currently administering over 2.7 million shots a day.  The goal according to President Joe Biden is to have enough vaccines...

COVID-19 update: increase in vaccine distribution and state reopening plans

COVID-19 update: increase in vaccine distribution and state reopening plans
The CDC updated gathering guidelines amid new vaccine rollout.
Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor March 8, 2021

After a year marked by lockdowns, increases in coronavirus cases and over half a million deaths, states are beginning to loosen their restrictions. Americans can expect to go back to some level of normalcy now that cases, on average, are on a downward trend, there are more vaccine distributions, and...

Coronavirus fears are blown out of proportion

Coronavirus fears are blown out of proportion
COVID-19 has propelled Americans into a frenzy.
Brianna Clark, Opinions Editor (Spring 2020) March 13, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 12, 2020). With the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, Americans treat it like the second coming of the Black Plague in the U.S. Although COVID-19’s deadliness is widespread in other countries, it threatens Americans as much as Ebola did—minimally....

Students create workout regiment

Students create workout regiment
Kinesiology students offer a free exercise program to the community.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer November 1, 2016
Kinesiology students offer a free exercise program to the community.