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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Xenophobia’s destruction of American values

Xenophobia's destruction of American values
America rejects the melting pot.
Lauren Vander Tuig, Staff Writer • January 14, 2022

On News Year’s Day news anchor Michelle Li reported on multiple cultural New Year’s traditions, including her own. Li shared her Korean heritage in this segment, explaining her family’s tradition to eat dumpling soup in the new year.  This cultural expression faced criticism from a particularly...

Crime Log ― April 2 – April 9

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This week’s crime log was fairly quiet, with a few instances of disturbing the peace, trespassing and attempted extortion.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager • April 9, 2019

Disturbing the Peace ― Sutherland Hall Reported April 2, 12:11 a.m. A neighboring resident reported loud talking and yelling by a group of students coming out of an event in Sutherland Hall. Officers observed the crowd dispersing and the incident was cleared by exception. Trespassing ― Library...

Warren’s DNA faux pas may contribute to identity politics debate

Warren’s DNA faux pas may contribute to identity politics debate
Whether or not Warren is Native American, you must agree that identity requires evidential and biological criteria.
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor • October 19, 2018

President Donald Trump has continually alleged that Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren falsely claimed Cherokee heritage to advance her political career. However, on Monday, Warren released her DNA test which, according to Carlos Bustamente, a professor of genetics at Stanford University, found “five...

Caffeine consumption increases as life becomes busier

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Coffee aids students who need an immediate energy source to study and perform various daily tasks.
Caitlin Blackmon, Features Apprentice • March 21, 2018

Coffee rules the college game, as students trudge along with bags under their eyes and books in their hands, ready to take on a new day—as long as it means they get a chai bomb. CAFFEINE CONTENDERS Late nights spent at the library with assignments still left unfinished hits close to home for freshman...

On-campus delivery now available for campus dining

The Tapingo app now has an active delivery tab allowing students to have food delivered from Blackstone Cafe, Eagles’ Nest and the Caf.
It started with two students seeking to increase Blackstone Café’s sales.
Megan Josep, Design Editor • February 5, 2018

In an effort to increase mid-semester sales, Bon Appétit introduced a delivery system on campus for Blackstone Cafe, Eagles’ Nest and the Caf Pizzeria on Jan. 17. BY STUDENTS FOR STUDENTS Tapingo has provided students with the convenience of picking up food quickly. However, the app’s technological...

Students unify through worship

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“Noche de Alabanza” provides space for praise and community.
Kendall Jarboe, Writer • November 9, 2017
“Noche de Alabanza” provides space for praise and community.

Music policy is a step backwards

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A&E Editor Christian Davis defends the case for secular music.
Christian Davis, Writer • October 13, 2015
A&E Editor Christian Davis defends the case for secular music.

Unidos club encourages unity

Sophomore communication disorders major and vice president of the Unidos Club, Elizabeth Martinez. | Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Martinez
In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Biola’s Unidos Club focuses on inclusion.
Kaelyn Timmins, Writer • October 6, 2015
In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Biola’s Unidos Club focuses on inclusion.

Discover San Diego’s history and heritage

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Trek to Old Town San Diego during your free time and learn about the city’s birthplace and cultural roots.
Jehn Kubiak, Writer • September 23, 2015
Trek to Old Town San Diego during your free time and learn about the city’s birthplace and cultural roots.

Dear White People and the shiny, new racism

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Weaving biting satire with thought provoking questions, "Dear White People" examines the pressures, stereotypes and contradictions of black identity and white guilt.
David Vendrell, Writer • October 21, 2014
Weaving biting satire with thought provoking questions, "Dear White People" examines the pressures, stereotypes and contradictions of black identity and white guilt.