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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Another Victorian Era of morality is upon us

Another Victorian Era of morality is upon us
Political correctness brings our century-long experiment with loose living full circle.
Brian Brooks, Freelance Writer April 6, 2019

An oft-repeated fable about the Victorian period suggests that members of English high society placed tablecloths over intricately carved table legs out of fear they would be considered too sexually evocative. Although this story is a myth, it exemplifies the widely-perceived—and to a certain extent...

Happy birthday to a misremembered president

Happy birthday to a misremembered president
It is time to re-evaluate the reputation of our 32nd president.
Brian Brooks, Freelance Writer January 30, 2019

At various points in their careers, historians often compile lists of the greatest presidents of all time. I am often interested by the similarities between these compilations. The top three slots are usually reserved for George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Franklin Roosevelt. It is an odd trinity:...

Columbus Day presents an opportunity to evaluate how we celebrate

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Recognizing Columbus’ atrocities does not mean ignoring the darkness in all cultures’ history.
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor October 8, 2018

Many Biola faculty and graduate students grew up remembering Columbus Day as a mysterious holiday. For whatever reason, we all found ourselves yanking on the front door of the post office or the bank, wondering why at 4:45 p.m. they appear to have been closed for a long while. Then we remember it is...

Students rescue yearbook from phase out in SGA survey

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The President’s Cabinet decided against discontinuing The Biolan after students expressed support.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief April 3, 2018

Due to a wave of student support, The Biolan has survived a phase out after the President’s Cabinet reviewed survey data calling for its retention. CABINET AWAITS STUDENT RESPONSES During the campus-wide prioritization process last year to reallocate budgets, the cabinet decided it needed more...

SGA engages with students

The Student Government Association logo
Senators listen to second to last day of open proposals.
Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor March 13, 2018

The Student Government Association heard three internal proposals and discussed their history as an organization. During SGA Hour on Sunday students will have the opportunity to fill out a survey on the Biolan. Senators learned about the history of SGA and Associated Students through an archival...

Letter to the editor: do not eat this turkey

Paul Rood, Freelance Writer November 30, 2017

The opinion piece, “Carving the proverbial turkey,” which claims the Pilgrim’s First Thanksgiving is “fake history” is rather an example of “fake news” making ideologically constructed claims without careful factual research and vetting of sources. The author states that “Americans should...

Never too old to dress up

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Costumes are a way for people to express their personality and creativity.
Jacqueline Lewis, Writer October 28, 2015
Costumes are a way for people to express their personality and creativity.