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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Breaking Chains club hosts documentary screening

Dressember participants wear formal outfits throughout the month of December to raise awareness about human trafficking.
Biolans learn how to fight human trafficking at Dressember kickoff event.
Phoebe Vrable, News Editor • November 18, 2022

On Nov. 15, Biola’s student-run club Breaking Chains hosted a documentary screening on the Dressember anti-human trafficking documentary, followed by a Q&A time with Senior Director of Partnerships and Programs Marissa Marx.  The Breaking Chains club exists to prevent human trafficking, defined...

Student advocates help in the fight against trafficking

Woman in shower
Four students involved in human trafficking prevention groups make waves.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) • January 30, 2018

January 2018 was proclaimed as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. However, many Biolans started awareness campaigns and advocacy for human trafficking prevention prior to the new year and will continue to do so for the rest of the semester. DRESS-WEARING ADVOCATES Last semester,...