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The Chimes

Joe Biden becomes 46th president-elect of the United States, news agencies project

Joe Biden becomes 46th president-elect of the United States, news agencies project
Early this morning, Democratic candidate Biden reached 284 electoral college votes.
Lacey Patrick, Ashley Grams, and Maria Weyne November 7, 2020

This article was updated on Nov. 7 at 11:46 a.m. for clarification. On Nov. 7, news networks projected the presidential race will be in favor of Joe Biden, making him the 46th president-elect of the United States, alongside the first woman of color, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. Winning battleground...

Journalism students engage in election coverage

Journalism students engage in election coverage
Department Zoom call gives a behind the scenes perspective of news outlets during the 2020 presidential election.
Bethsabe Camacho and Ashley Grams November 4, 2020

Biola’s journalism department met via Zoom last night during the election. The panel, dubbed ‘Election night with the profs”, allowed students to analyze news coverage and hear from alumni guest speakers. Journalism professors Tamara Welter, Michael Kitada, Stewart Oleson and Michael Longinow...

Biolans follow 2020 presidential election from home

Biolans follow 2020 presidential election from home
As the election comes to a close, Biola faculty and students avidly watch the race from around the world.
Lacey Patrick, Maria Weyne, and Ashley Grams November 3, 2020

This article is being updated with new information as it comes in. Throughout this semester, Biola has informed students of ways they can engage in their civic duties through chapels, emails and newsletters. But as the race comes to an end, Biolans all around the world come together to watch the new...

Replace the Electoral College with the popular vote

Replace the Electoral College with the popular vote
The system causes the same problems it intended to prevent.
Marc DeJager, Staff Writer (Fall 2019) February 7, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 6, 2020). After President Donald Trump won the Electoral College but lost the popular vote in 2016, there has been heated debate concerning the usefulness of the system. Throughout the recent democratic presidential debates, the majority of the...

Preserve the Electoral College

Preserve the Electoral College
Mob rule silences smaller states.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer February 7, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 6, 2020). On Nov. 8, 2016, Donald Trump won the 2016 presidential election, making him the 45th U.S. president. Despite not winning the popular vote, Trump defeated Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton 304-232 in the Electoral College. Trump was...

Let the people protest

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Anti-Trump protesters have the right to peacefully protest.
Tim Seeberger, Writer November 15, 2016
Anti-Trump protesters have the right to peacefully protest.

Unsure voters should vote third party

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Students can vote for candidates besides Trump and Clinton.
Elijah Cohen, Writer October 18, 2016
Students can vote for candidates besides Trump and Clinton.