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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Social media instigates chaos

Social media instigates chaos
The social media ban in Sri Lanka shows growing distrust in social media sites.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor • May 4, 2019

While Americans awoke to attend Easter sunrise services, watching children fill baskets with eggs and sitting down to eat lunch with their families, three Christian churches and three hotels in Sri Lanka were targeted in a series of terrorist bombings. The church bombings were carried out during Easter...

Are New-Wave Christians Pop Stars with Hashtags?

Are New-Wave Christians Pop Stars with Hashtags?
Katy Perry and Justin Bieber profess their faith via Instagram post.
Ashley Brimmage, Opinions Editor • April 18, 2018

This Easter, Katy Perry and Justin Bieber used their social media as platforms for expressing their spirituality. On her Instagram, Perry posted a picture of her wrist, tattooed with the word “Jesus” and captioned with: “My brokenness + God’s divinity = my wholeness” In one of his...

Easter breaks spring trends

Easter breaks spring trends
With a Christian holiday set earlier than in past years, students still feel yoked to their stress.
Jessica Goddard, Writer • April 11, 2017
With a Christian holiday set earlier than in past years, students still feel yoked to their stress.

Spring Break on a college budget

The 627 foot waterfall, Multnomah Falls, located in Oregon attracts large crowds due to its easy access and beauty. | Amanda Sakowski/THE CHIMES
Not breaking the spring break bank can be difficult, but doable.
Amanda Sakowski, Writer • April 12, 2016
Not breaking the spring break bank can be difficult, but doable.

Live and Lent live

Photo illustration by Becky Mitchell/THE CHIMES
Students April Cisneros and Mary Fristensky share their difficult yet rewarding Lent experiences.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer • February 24, 2016
Students April Cisneros and Mary Fristensky share their difficult yet rewarding Lent experiences.

Easter orthodoxy

Easter orthodoxy
Two Biola students share about their traditional celebrations during Holy Week.
Jenna Kubiak, Writer • April 4, 2015
Two Biola students share about their traditional celebrations during Holy Week.

Into the Origins of Easter

Into the Origins of Easter
Let Easter traditions remind us of Christ.
Jacqueline Lewis, Writer • April 4, 2015
Let Easter traditions remind us of Christ.