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The Chimes

Notre Dame Cathedral fire leaves impact on Biola community

Notre Dame Cathedral fire leaves impact on Biola community
Students grieve the fire damage to the world-famous French cathedral.
Carly Grider, Freelance Writer April 18, 2019

On Monday morning, the famous Notre Dame Cathedral caught fire most likely due to an accident from renovation construction. The spire and roof collapsed, but the firefighters were able to save the rest of the building and the people inside. For students at Biola, this global event left students grieving,...

Life’s purpose requires life experience

Life’s purpose requires life experience
Too often we measure our life’s purpose based on our dreams and not based upon what is happening around us.
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor April 8, 2019

A few years ago, my friend’s grandfather passed away. He was born in either the 1920s or early 1930s, fought as an artilleryman in France and was later stationed in Switzerland during World War II. But that was not his dream. As my friend’s mother sorted through her late father’s photo clippings,...

The swap that saved a life

The swap that saved a life
When Beltrame encountered terrorism, he let his faith guide him and saved a life.
Koppany Jordan, Freelance Writer April 10, 2018

Throughout the Lenten season, many Christians wrestle with the idea of sacrifice. Some may choose to give something up for the 40-day season in order to “suffer as Christ suffered,” while others may engage in self-denial and prayer to deepen their faith. Like many other Christians, a French police...

“A Woman’s Life” ponders femininity in the 19th century

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Stéphane Brizé’s latest film captures the sorrow and joy of life.
Austin Bland, Writer May 17, 2017
Stéphane Brizé’s latest film captures the sorrow and joy of life.

Netra captures urban misery

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“Ingrates” paints a unique picture of the darker aspects of modern living.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer February 27, 2017
“Ingrates” paints a unique picture of the darker aspects of modern living.

Alcest’s “Komada” transcends in abysmal glory

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The French pioneers expand blackgaze while perfecting their template.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer October 4, 2016
The French pioneers expand blackgaze while perfecting their template.

A beginner’s guide to coldwave

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An in-depth look into the intensely emotive and oft-overlooked genre.
Brooks Ginnan, Writer April 5, 2016
An in-depth look into the intensely emotive and oft-overlooked genre.

History through a different light

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“All the Light We Cannot See” engages readers to view the world in a new light.
Hayley Langdon, Writer March 23, 2016
“All the Light We Cannot See” engages readers to view the world in a new light.

Speakers offer Paris perspectives

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Professors Tom Copeland, Judith Rood and guest Marie-Claude Arden answer students’ questions regarding the Paris attacks.
Jehn Kubiak, Writer November 18, 2015
Professors Tom Copeland, Judith Rood and guest Marie-Claude Arden answer students’ questions regarding the Paris attacks.