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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Alexander’s “The New Jim Crow” banned in American prisons

Alexander’s “The New Jim Crow” banned in American prisons
Call out systematic, structural racism and you might just get banned.
Ashley Brimmage, Opinions Editor • January 31, 2018

While researchers at Pew Research center have recently claimed the number of black Americans imprisoned has declined substantially within America, almost by 25 percent since 2009, a general fear seems to exist in prison systems when the term “New Jim Crow” is used. PRISONS BANNING BOOKS Particularly,...

It is time to ban the death penalty

Arkansas execution spree sparks national debate on capital punishment.
Justin Yun, Writer • May 3, 2017
Arkansas execution spree sparks national debate on capital punishment.

“3000 Nights” beautifully portrays human condition

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Mai Masri’s latest film reveals protagonist’s struggle with love and resistance.
Justin Yun, Writer • November 8, 2016
Mai Masri’s latest film reveals protagonist’s struggle with love and resistance.

Voting rights should extend to criminals

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Previously incarcerated voters disenfranchised from election.
Tim Seeberger, Writer • November 2, 2016
Previously incarcerated voters disenfranchised from election.