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The Chimes

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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Hope, despair and sustainability

By participating in protests against climate change, youth are fulfilling God's call to be good stewards of creation.
Discussing climate extremes and sustainable consumerism with Biola environmental science professor Kevin Browning.
Amelia Schuhler, Opinions Editor March 11, 2023

Biola is an interesting place to study environmental science. The intersection of science and religion is a complex relationship that has oscillated throughout history between conflict and collaboration. In this age of climate change posing an imminent threat to the well-being and security of every person,...

The self-care movement is not all it seems

The self-care movement is not all it seems
While it has good intent, the movement misses the mark.
Christina Grattan, Freelance Writer October 11, 2021

A new buzzword has entered the lives of college students: self-care. Essentially, self-care is prioritizing your own wellbeing, physically, mentally and emotionally. It means taking the time to care for yourself amid a busy schedule.  From Instagram advertisements to TikToks, the self-care movement...

The American Church has cheapened the incarnation

The American Church has cheapened the incarnation
By insisting that the tree and the manger belong in the same celebration, Christians have done damage to their reputation.
Evana Upshaw, Opinions Editor December 5, 2020

Imagine if a large portion of the world celebrated your birth by giving gifts to one another, not you, six months after your actual birthday. And they combined it with a bizarre assortment of cultural customs, like stringing lights on trees and singing songs about chestnuts and snowmen. All of this despite...

Pepsi commercial trivializes current political unrest

Pepsi commercial trivializes current political unrest
Advertisement by soda company relegates social unrest as marketing tool.
Lucas Weaver, Writer April 11, 2017
Advertisement by soda company relegates social unrest as marketing tool.

Millennials gravitate toward multimedia authenticity

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Advertisers must use more encompassing methods to connect with postmodern generation.
Tim Seeberger, Writer November 29, 2016
Advertisers must use more encompassing methods to connect with postmodern generation.

Celebrate one holiday at a time

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Christmas fan-fare should be left for December.
Alondra Urizar, Writer November 29, 2016
Christmas fan-fare should be left for December.