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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Our views of the migrant caravan should not be reduced to a sound-byte

american flag over border wall
At the cusp of another heated political debate, we can let fact or fiction form our opinions.
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor November 27, 2018

Looming in the background of the midterm elections was the political blockbuster flick no one wanted to talk about. However, on November 25, the migrant caravan finally made its way to the United States border and was confronted with tear gas. A popular photo, circulated among mainstream media, depicting...

Faculty discuss divide between conservative and liberal ideology

Associate professor of political science Darren Guerra, communication studies chair Joy Qualls, professor of communication studies Timothy Muehlhoff and professor of biblical and theological studies Richard Langer
The first of the Duologues helps students understand how to disagree well.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief April 10, 2018

Over 20 years ago, two undergraduates at Vanguard University watched as a pair of their professors disagreed over issues in front of a small group of students. On Monday evening, those undergraduates, now associate professor of political science Darren Guerra and communication studies chair Joy Qualls,...

Orange County votes to join federal lawsuit against California

Orange County votes to join federal lawsuit against California
County officials believe California sanctuary laws violate their oath to uphold the United States’ Constitution.
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor April 3, 2018

You go to In-N-Out and order a double-double. After receiving your burger, you notice it is not fully cooked, the meat is red and blood appears to be dripping onto the wrapper. Flagging down an associate, you request another burger because yours appears undercooked. The associate responds, “Oh, you...

Beyond the Bubble: Orange County opposes California sanctuary state policy

A photoillustration of a student popping a bubble.
Fullerton and Buena Park also raise possibility of taking stance against protecting immigrants.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 29, 2018

Regions surrounding Biola, including Orange County, Fullerton and Buena Park have made movements to reject California’s status as a sanctuary statefor immigrants. AN INNER CONFLICT California passed Senate Bill 54 last April to offer protections to those facing President Donald Trump’s immigration...

Administration seeks to protect undocumented students through legislation

A woman holding a sign calling for a clean "Dream" act during a march.
With DACA set to expire, administration supports immigration reform alternatives.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief February 21, 2018

dministration announced its intentions to uphold the protections extended to immigrant students, faculty and staff in California Assembly Bill 21 on Jan. 30. PROTECTION UNDER THE LAW The bill, approved by California Governor Jerry Brown on Oct. 5, requires institutions of higher education like...

DACA—Immigration policy limits political solutions

DACA—Immigration policy limits political solutions
International policy should affect immigration policy.
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor February 13, 2018

On Feb. 7, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi set the record for the longest house floor speech since at least 1909, speaking on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients. While the immigration debate began during the last presidential election, the question of what to do with illegal immigrants...

Students’ book sparks immigration discussion

Caitlin Gaines/THE CHIMES
A panel advocates for respecting immigrants in recognition of recent journalism project.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief November 8, 2017
A panel advocates for respecting immigrants in recognition of recent journalism project.

Perseverance fulfilled dreams

Jessica Goddard/THE CHIMES
Chief Ojeisekhoba endured a circuitous route to reach America.
Jessica Goddard, Writer November 8, 2017
Chief Ojeisekhoba endured a circuitous route to reach America.

Travel ban ends

Thecla Li/THE CHIMES
Students respond to new refugee screening procedures.
Madisyn Steiner, Writer November 1, 2017
Students respond to new refugee screening procedures.

Immigrants deserve prosperity too

Caitlin Blackmon/THE CHIMES
The story of a tattooed father and his pursuit of freedom for his family.
Alison Hartzler, Writer September 26, 2017
The story of a tattooed father and his pursuit of freedom for his family.

A dream deferred

Photo Courtesy of Jenny Oetzell
DACA sparks conversation at Biola
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief September 19, 2017
DACA sparks conversation at Biola

Senators discuss Hurricane Harvey

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SGA begins the year with general updates on Biola events.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer September 2, 2017
SGA begins the year with general updates on Biola events.