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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Fuller Theological Seminary sued for expelling LGBTQ students

Fuller Theological Seminary sued for expelling LGBTQ students
The nearby evangelical seminary's legal battle could determine how community standards at Christian universities apply to LGBTQ individuals.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor January 18, 2020

Fuller Theological Seminary, a multi-denominational Christian evangelical seminary in Pasadena is facing a lawsuit that alleges that the institution violated anti-discrimination laws by expelling students for being married to someone of the same sex. The second plaintiff, Nathan Brittsan, joined plaintiff...

Student Care meets student needs

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Life presents problems, and Student Care helps students work through issues they may face.
Caitlin Blackmon, Features Apprentice March 28, 2018

The misconception that Student Care only comes in when students go against community standards disregards its purpose of helping students navigate through a number of issues, including roommate conflict and mental health. STUDENT CARE AT ITS CORE While the severity of the issue differs from student...

Students desire awareness on Title IX

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Despite the growth of sexual assault reports, students remain unaware of the reporting process.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 28, 2018

In April, Biola will join a national campaign that seeks to annually raise awareness of sexual assault. The university’s participation remains a testament that a small Christian institution of higher learning does not have immunity to incidents of sexual violence. REPORTED ASSAULTS Campus Safety received...

Biola, choose: pay more or require less

Biola, choose: pay more or require less
Residence Life should not place unproportional expectations on students working as Resident Advisors.
Samantha Gassaway, Staff Manager November 28, 2017

Resident Advisors present a unique hurdle struggling students must overcome to seek help. Rather than presenting a warm, invitational atmosphere meant to comfort the model student-in-need, intimidation often characterizes speaking to an RA—especially in times of additional strife. Biola Residence...

Biola builds an EPIC community

Infographic by Cassidy Eldridge/ THE CHIMES
Student Care’s process helps students overcome their struggles.
Kiera Price, Writer November 29, 2016
Student Care’s process helps students overcome their struggles.

Dorm events feel the heat

Infographic by Jose Flores/ THE CHIMES
Large scale dorm events must follow new planning requirements.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer October 5, 2016
Large scale dorm events must follow new planning requirements.