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The Chimes

Celebrating Black History Month on the big screen

Director Spike Lee holds his Peabody Award at a 2011 luncheon at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel.
A look at the impact and legacy of African-American actors and directors.
Brendan Peters, Staff Writer February 12, 2023

Every February marks the recognition of Black History Month, a celebration of the contributions of African-American voices in every facet of American life. The arts are no exception, with Black voices having a massive impact throughout the history of art in America. Recently, society has begun to acknowledge...

“Honk For Jesus. Save Your Soul” Review

Sterling K. Brown stars in the recently released satirical comedy "Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul."
A surprisingly dark satire asks not what we should believe, but whom we should follow.
Brendan Peters, Staff Writer September 6, 2022

Very rarely do films touch on something that is real; instead, they often grasp at a caricature and hope an audience will latch on. The new film “Honk for Jesus” is, at first glance, a show that only scratches the surface of the complex relationship between scandal and religion but hidden beneath...

Catch up on the summer’s hottest films

Catch up on the summer’s hottest films
If you missed out on any summer flicks, be sure to catch up with these five essentials.
Chris Charpentier, Staff Writer September 5, 2019

As the decade comes to a close, you would not expect many films to become staples of the decade. However, in a year where remakes, reboots and sequels have flooded Hollywood, it is important that new and upcoming filmmakers continue making new and original content that will be remembered for years to...

Five films to “fall” for

Photo illustration by Jose Flores/THE CHIMES
With the Oscars coming quickly, Oscar bait will loom over theaters in the coming season.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager September 20, 2016
With the Oscars coming quickly, Oscar bait will loom over theaters in the coming season.

This summer’s severely underrated films

Photo Illustration by Kyle Kohler
These films from the midst of the summer heat succeed where mainstream Hollywood failed.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager September 6, 2016
These films from the midst of the summer heat succeed where mainstream Hollywood failed.

Lower enrollment affects budget

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Spring enrollment is at 3,850 students, causing $18,000 to be moved from contingency to the SGA budget.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer March 22, 2016
Spring enrollment is at 3,850 students, causing $18,000 to be moved from contingency to the SGA budget.