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The Chimes

What to do when your friends leave the faith

What to do when your friends leave the faith
The challenge of someone you love leaving Christianity.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor March 11, 2022

Friendships are everything. The people you love influence you and challenge you. Some of the deepest friendships come from the people with shared faith—the bond of shared morals and a love for Christ deepens any friendship and relationship.  There is something heartbreaking about a friend who leaves...

A psychologist’s advice to college students

A psychologist’s advice to college students
Biola Counseling Center Director Melanie Taylor shares ways students can care for their mental health.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor October 1, 2021

One of the biggest issues surrounding young people is the issue of mental health. College students often suffer from depression, anxiety and loneliness. On Feb. 17, Boston University reported that these difficulties are only increasing, as 83% of college students in the nation have either depression...

Have an uncomfortable Thanksgiving

Have an uncomfortable Thanksgiving
It is not about what you know or who you know, but about what you do that counts.
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor November 18, 2018

“You never know what you have until it's gone” is a sobering proverb about missed opportunities. It is also a hopeful proverb, explain that when things are taken away, there is opportunity to learn. When I studied abroad in England, I celebrated an “American Thanksgiving,” hosted by a local...

How to throw a Galentine’s Party

Leslie Knope from Parks and Rec
TV show inspires a celebration for female friends.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) February 13, 2018

Originally a fictional holiday created by the Parks and Recreation character Leslie Knope, played by Amy Poehler, Galentine’s Day has made a statement in real life. Since the holiday occurs one day before Valentine’s Day, it does not replace it nor serve as an Anti-Valentine’s Day movement....

Complaints deprive collegiate experience

A person covered in books
Students and professors discuss the importance of finding enjoyment in the stress.
Kendall Jarboe, Freelance Writer November 15, 2017

While walking to class, waiting in line at the Caf and sipping an Americano during an 8 a.m., one can hear complaints everywhere. The relentless amount of assigned readings, group projects and tests fuel students’ complaints. VALIDATION THROUGH COMPLAINTS Sophomore music in worship major Tiffany...

Just Friends

Caitlin Gaines/THE CHIMES
Our fallen view of male-female relationships.
Taline Ketenjian, Writer October 5, 2017
Our fallen view of male-female relationships.

A gleeful beginning for the Fearless Glee Club

Club takes on first semester with students ready to express their musical talents.
Caitlin Blackmon, Writer September 26, 2017
Club takes on first semester with students ready to express their musical talents.

Goodbye is not the end all

Melissa Hedrick/THE CHIMES
Everyone experiences goodbyes but you do not have to be afraid of them.
Alondra Urizar, Writer May 17, 2017
Everyone experiences goodbyes but you do not have to be afraid of them.

Penny & Sparrow chat after playing the Eddy

Jason Lin/ THE CHIMES
The duo speaks about their origins and life as traveling musicians.
Chris Baeza, Writer November 29, 2016
The duo speaks about their origins and life as traveling musicians.

Students live a hectic yet intentional life

Photo Illustration by Caroline Sommers/ THE CHIMES
A commuter’s point of view on campus life.
Chris Baeza, Writer November 1, 2016
A commuter’s point of view on campus life.

A friend saw beyond my cultural differences

Photo courtesy of Abigail Anderson
During her time in Tanzania, Abigail Andersen grew close with a local girl who had the courage to stand up for her.
Abigail Andersen, Writer March 23, 2016
During her time in Tanzania, Abigail Andersen grew close with a local girl who had the courage to stand up for her.

The friend zone is not a curse

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Men and women alike are “friend zoned,” but is it really a dead end?
Jacqueline Lewis, Writer February 10, 2015
Men and women alike are “friend zoned,” but is it really a dead end?