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The Chimes

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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Celebrity efforts of encouragement earn unjust criticism

Celebrity efforts of encouragement earn unjust criticism
Let’s give celebrities the benefit of the doubt during quarantine.
Addison Freiheit, Staff Writer April 8, 2020

After reading headlines like “This ‘Imagine’ Cover Is No Heaven” and “The terrible video of celebrities singing ‘Imagine,’ explained,” I was expecting Gal Gadot’s celebrity compilation of ‘Imagine’ to be truly horrific. Instead, I was met with an innocent attempt to bring a little...

Celebrity arrogance is overwhelming amid COVID-19

Celebrity arrogance is overwhelming amid COVID-19
Platitudes said behind walls of wealth are meaningless.
Brianna Clark, Opinions Editor (Spring 2020) April 8, 2020

Nearly 82,000 people have died. More than 10 million Americans have filed for unemployment. We are encroaching on the peak of COVID-19. During this time of devastation, mass financial insecurity and overwhelming grief, it is insulting to see celebrities flaunting their wealth in an attempt to stay relevant...

DC faces its most important test yet

DC faces its most important test yet
The Justice League saves the world as DC tries to save their franchise.
Caleb Aguilera, Arts & Entertainment Editor November 28, 2017

DC Entertainment officially launched its cinematic universe with “Man of Steel” in 2013. This began their arduous and often fruitless attempt to compete with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which already had a five year head start. DC’s hamfisted attempt to rush the development of their film universe,...