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The Chimes

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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Students respond to the “Mulan” boycotts

Courtesy of IMDb
The live-action edition of a Disney classic has brought nothing but controversy and questions.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor September 17, 2020

Boycotts, politics and culture have been buzzwords surrounding the live-action remake of “Mulan” for over a year. Released on Sept. 4, “Mulan” has received a lot of attention, and the majority of it has not been positive. The issues surrounding the film have sparked questions for students and...

The U.S. must support democracy in Hong Kong

People in Hong Kong protest in fear of Chinese oppression.
America must continue to support the Hong Kong protesters and condemn the human rights violations committed by Hong Kong police.
Marc DeJager, Staff Writer (Fall 2019) December 2, 2019

Since entering its current “one country, two systems” relationship with China, Hong Kong has had an adversarial relationship with the mainland. According to the Guardian, the most recent protests, sparked by the Fugitive Offenders and Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Legislation Bill,...

Hong Kong protests hit home for Biola community

Hong Kong citizens protest against the injustice in their city.
7,250 miles away, Hong Kong’s political unrest stirs up fears for global students.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor September 21, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Sept. 19, 2019). Kelly Pun, a junior communication sciences and disorders student, sat in a Hong Kong restaurant with her family. As they ate, a man walked by with a long bamboo stick––like the scaffolding that holds up construction projects. Her...

America must consider involvement in Hong Kong

Hong Kong continues 14-week protest, urging the American officials to pass the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act.
The United States should fight for Hong Kong’s freedom by passing a bill that holds Chinese officials accountable for abuses of power.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor September 9, 2019

“Oh, say can you see,” sang protesters in Hong Kong, with signs that read “Fight for our city, stand with Hong Kong” as they marched on Sept. 8 near the U.S. consulate in the Central district of Hong Kong. According to The Guardian, protesters urged American officials to pass the Hong Kong Human...