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The Chimes

Florida’s Parental Rights in Education bill protects young children

Florida’s Parental Rights in Education bill protects young children
The newly signed law protects young children exposure to sexual controversy.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor April 4, 2022

Over the past few weeks, Florida’s Parental Rights in Education bill sparked debates across the nation. The bill was labeled the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by critics who claim the law will cause harm to children who identify as transgender or gay. The bill aims to “prohibit schools from discussing...

Senate should not confirm Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson

Senate should not confirm Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson
Jackson has a history of dealing lightly with felons and court packing.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor March 28, 2022

When Justice Stephen Breyer announced his retirement from the Supreme Court, debate sparked over his replacement.  President Joe Biden explained his intention to nominate a Black woman for the position, which led to concerns over racial preference. After searching for an appropriate fit, Biden nominated...

Social media and college students, part III

Social media and college students, part III
Students should not let TikTok influence their voting decisions.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor November 5, 2021

Scrolling through TikTok during the tense political climate of 2020 became a primary outlet for political information. Schools shut down because of COVID-19. Human interaction became limited to family members. Everyone’s screen time skyrocketed because there was nothing else to do.  A few months...

Christians must overcome vaccination division

Christians must overcome vaccination division
It is crucial to keep an eternal perspective.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor September 20, 2021

During the pandemic, the world experienced a type of unity during difficult and unusual circumstances. The cornerstone of the United States is its namesake—the unification of people from all walks of life. However, over the past few months, people have begun to see divisions rise because of the social...

The border crisis has gotten out of hand

The border crisis has gotten out of hand
Lives are at stake when immigration is left unchecked.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor April 3, 2021

As young adults, both of my parents crossed the Atlantic to a nation ripe with opportunity—the United States—with a blend of excitement, uncertainty, and hope. This nation is built on immigration, people who have come from all four corners of the world seeking a better life. It is not an easy journey,...

We should have more gender-neutral toys

We should have more gender-neutral toys
The Potato Head “culture war” is shedding much-needed light on the subject of gendering childrens’ toys.
Evana Upshaw, Opinions Editor March 1, 2021

From a young age, and in most cultural contexts, we have been socialized to adopt—or reject—the gender norms placed on us by society. A primary way we are “gendered” is through the toys we play with as children. The toy company Hasbro has decided to remove the gender label “Mr.” from the...

Trump supports March for Life

Trump supports March for Life
“The most pro-life President in American history” encroaches on right to liberty.
Ashley Brimmage, Opinions Editor February 6, 2018

According to Fox News, on Friday Jan. 19, President Donald Trump gave a speech at the Rose Garden, which was live-streamed to those at the March for Life at the National Mall. PRO-LIFE PRESIDENT “The first-ever live speech by a president to the pro-life activists of the annual March for Life...