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The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Affirmative action discriminates against minorities in colleges

Asian Americans protest implementing affirmative action processes at Harvard University, as unfair standards discriminate against minorities.
Harvard cannot racially discriminate to end racial disparity.
Marc DeJager, Staff Writer (Fall 2019) • October 18, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 17, 2019). One year ago, Harvard University was sued. Students for Fair Admissions, a group representing Asian American college hopefuls, brought the suit in response to discrimination on the part of Harvard against Americans of Asian descent.  According...

Reparations are not the way to atone for slavery

Reparations are not the way to atone for slavery
Two hundred years of slavery will not be cured by writing a check.
Brian Brooks, Freelance Writer • April 22, 2019

Last week, Sen. Cory Booker and Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee introduced companion bills to both houses of Congress designed to establish a national task force to address the issue of slavery reparations. In a statement to the press, Sen. Booker stated their hope was that the legislation would “finally begin...

The challenge of maintaining diversity at Harvard

Three Asian-American protesters hold signs: "No More Racial Quota" "Help poor students, regardless their races"
Despite a setback in court for Harvard, there still may be a middle ground for both sides to consider.
Koppany Jordan, Freelance Writer • September 5, 2018

Last Thursday, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that it had filed court documents siding with Students for Fair Admissions, a group that includes more than a dozen Asian-American students who were denied admission by Harvard University. This was the latest development in a lawsuit the group...

Rethinking Masculinity: Dress and immaturity

Eliana Park/THE CHIMES
Men need to mature their eyes rather making women cover up.
Tim Seeberger, Writer • March 29, 2017
Men need to mature their eyes rather making women cover up.

Committee assesses gender equality

Infographic by Jose Flores/ THE CHIMES
President Barry Corey starts a committee advocating for women faculty and staff.
Daisy Gonzalez, Writer • November 30, 2016
President Barry Corey starts a committee advocating for women faculty and staff.

Kindness and humility bears fruit in political struggle

Tomber Su/THE CHIMES [file photo]
The struggle to oppose SB 1146 can teach lessons on the productive nature of humility and kindness.
President Barry Corey, Writer • September 7, 2016
The struggle to oppose SB 1146 can teach lessons on the productive nature of humility and kindness.

Work it, girl

Infographic by Emily Hayashida/THE CHIMES
Males and females should apply to whatever field interests them regardless of social pressures.
Alondra Urizar, Writer • December 8, 2015
Males and females should apply to whatever field interests them regardless of social pressures.

10 hours of walking

10 hours of walking
The conversation about respecting women as more than sexual objects which began on YouTube has practical applications to the Biola campus.
Sophia Dammann, Writer • November 11, 2014
The conversation about respecting women as more than sexual objects which began on YouTube has practical applications to the Biola campus.