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The Chimes

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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The pandemic has encouraged positive changes in dating culture

The pandemic has encouraged positive changes in dating culture
Society will look very different post-coronavirus, and our love-lives will be no exception.
Evana Upshaw and Addison Freiheit February 12, 2021

COVID-19 brings a new perspective to Valentine’s Day. With sudden lockdowns and nowhere to go, people across the country were forced to spend extended time with those in their household, which has encouraged more intentional relationships with roommates and family. While social distancing has also...

“The Bachelor” brings students humor and horror

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The reality TV show’s fascination pokes through the Biola Bubble.
Jessica Goddard, Features Editor January 30, 2018

“Welcome to this brand new season of ‘The Bachelor,’” the host Chris Harrison exclaims, while walking amid rose bushes. Groups of students huddle together on their dorm floor couches, ready for an episode of romance, drama and decadence. THE HISTORY The Bachelor season has begun, and students...

Just Friends

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Our fallen view of male-female relationships.
Taline Ketenjian, Writer October 5, 2017
Our fallen view of male-female relationships.

Traditional dating norm perpetuates guilt

Brooks Ginnan/THE CHIMES
Benevolent sexism limits dating process for both men and women.
Lucas Weaver, Writer March 23, 2017
Benevolent sexism limits dating process for both men and women.

Rethinking Masculinity: Asking someone out is gender-neutral

Maddi Seyfarth/THE CHIMES
Students should dismantle barriers to asking another person on a date.
Justin Yun, Writer March 22, 2017
Students should dismantle barriers to asking another person on a date.

Panel offers relationship tips

Jason Lin/ THE CHIMES
Upper campus students gather to hear about strengthening their relationships.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer November 8, 2016
Upper campus students gather to hear about strengthening their relationships.

Learning to love while single

Alondra Urizar/ THE CHIMES
We can and deserve to experience love regardless of a relationship status.
Justin Yun, Writer September 27, 2016
We can and deserve to experience love regardless of a relationship status.

Couples can go the distance

Katie Evensen/THE CHIMES
Long distance relationships may be tough, but they provide a growing experience.
Katherine Rouff, Writer February 16, 2016
Long distance relationships may be tough, but they provide a growing experience.

The Honeymoon Phase, and the disappearing romantic

Illustration by Trevor Lunde/THE CHIMES
Though infatuated couples often isolate themselves to build stronger bonds, this attraction may be damaging long-term.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer February 16, 2016
Though infatuated couples often isolate themselves to build stronger bonds, this attraction may be damaging long-term.

Braving the seas of love

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Relationships can be a tricky territory to traverse, but consider these tips on steering yours in the right direction.
Cameron Campbell, Writer February 11, 2015
Relationships can be a tricky territory to traverse, but consider these tips on steering yours in the right direction.

Relationship retreat guides students, inspires universities

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Biola's Relationship Retreat aims to give young couples a space to ask questions and gain outside perspective.
Alex Bell, Writer October 8, 2014
Biola's Relationship Retreat aims to give young couples a space to ask questions and gain outside perspective.