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Tom Holland takes on a harrowing role in “Cherry”

Tom Holland takes on a harrowing role in “Cherry”
“Cherry” holds nothing back, confronting topics such as war, drugs and death.
Kate Bomar, Photographer March 13, 2021

Marvel’s Spider-Man star Tom Holland has taken on a completely new direction in his career in his new film “Cherry,” streaming now on Apple TV. This rollercoaster motion picture follows the life of a veteran and the challenges he experiences throughout his life. Producers Joe and Anthony Russo...

The U.S. allows drug cartels to destabilize nations

The U.S. allows drug cartels to destabilize nations
The relationship of drug cartels with law enforcement and locals, as well as America’s economic support of cartels, allows them to maintain power.
Marc Dejager, Staff Writer (Fall 2019) November 18, 2019

There are nearly 100,000 asylum seekers who cross the Southern border of the U.S. every year. While Mexico has experienced recent difficulty in maintaining peace due to violence caused by drug cartels, they are not the only country facing the impacts of drug-related violence.The vast majority of people...

Sexual assault display uses questionable statistics

Sexual assault display uses questionable statistics
While the 1-in-5 statistic is inaccurate, the study has several merits.
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor April 25, 2018

“There are lies, damned lies and statistics,” the well-known American author Mark Twain once wrote concerning the persuasive force of generalizing numbers. Over the past few weeks during sexual assault awareness month, Metzger Lawn hosted an It’s On Us display featuring the visual representation...

Opium addicts cry for escape

Opium addicts cry for escape
The Aids Epidemic lives in the 21st century.
Ashley Brimmage, Opinions Editor November 14, 2017

“Are you afraid you’re going to die from this?” “I know that I am.” This question was posed by a CNN reporter, who covered the story of the Opioid Epidemic. This story centralized on one city, Massachusetts, where much of the homeless population is around the age of 30, and addicted to...

Students encounter assault suspect

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Campus Safety captures assailant after students spot him loitering around dorms.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief November 1, 2017
Campus Safety captures assailant after students spot him loitering around dorms.

Burglaries raise crime rates

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Theft crime rises in La Mirada.
Daisy Gonzalez, Writer May 9, 2017
Theft crime rises in La Mirada.

“Trainspotting” rekindles the unassumingly fervent film franchise

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Boyle’s unexpected sequel, “T2 Trainspotting” meditatively plays off the ‘90s cult-classic.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager March 21, 2017
Boyle’s unexpected sequel, “T2 Trainspotting” meditatively plays off the ‘90s cult-classic.

The Chimes’ Top 50 Movies of 2016: 35-21

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Our Top 50 Movies of 2016 list continues with the second installment, numbers 35-21.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager February 14, 2017
Our Top 50 Movies of 2016 list continues with the second installment, numbers 35-21.

Contract consequences deal with drugs

Contract consequences deal with drugs
Proposition 64 brings threat of increased substance usage on campus.
Jessica Goddard, Writer November 9, 2016
Proposition 64 brings threat of increased substance usage on campus.

“Moonlight” transcends all cultures

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One does not have to relate to homosexuallity or African-American culture to ache alongside this film.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager October 25, 2016
One does not have to relate to homosexuallity or African-American culture to ache alongside this film.

Campus Safety steals the spotlight

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Campus Safety puts an end to a burglar’s series of crimes targeting several universities.
Jana Eller, Office Manager September 6, 2016
Campus Safety puts an end to a burglar’s series of crimes targeting several universities.

“Far From You” is far from originality

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Tess Sharpe’s debut novel provides another cookie-cutter read.
Hayley Langdon, Writer April 6, 2016
Tess Sharpe’s debut novel provides another cookie-cutter read.