inclusive Archives - The Chimes

The fight for women’s rights needs intersectionality

Change is needed because feminism can exclude women of color.

Zoe Ware, Freelance Writer • March 29, 2023

In the United States, March is Women’s History Month. Although this month is meant to recognize the contributions of all women regardless of race or ethnicity, many women of color — who have contributed to historical events and accomplishments alongside white women — are oftentimes left to ambiguity....

Business pitch competition celebrates student entrepreneurs

Biola’s Office of Innovation hosts an inclusive contest for students aiming to start their own brand.

Lydia Snow, Freelance Writer • October 14, 2022

On the night of Oct. 12, the Office of Innovation held the Business Pitch Competition, where students presented original brand and product ideas. In the library courtyard, around a dozen students took turns stepping up to a microphone, hoping both to win a prize of $500 and to promote ideas and causes...

Biola launches Institutional Diversity Strategic Plan

The Division of Diversity and Inclusion shared their current plans containing 16 initiatives and four goals.

Amber Chen, Freelancer • March 30, 2021

On March 26, Biola officially launched its Institutional Diversity Strategic Plan inside of Biola’s very own Calvary Chapel. This historic event was welcomed by President Barry Corey and Chief Diversity Officer Tamra Malone who introduced the theme “Unity Amidst Diversity.” “We must take intentional...

We should have more gender-neutral toys

The Potato Head “culture war” is shedding much-needed light on the subject of gendering childrens’ toys.

Evana Upshaw, Opinions Editor • March 1, 2021

From a young age, and in most cultural contexts, we have been socialized to adopt—or reject—the gender norms placed on us by society. A primary way we are “gendered” is through the toys we play with as children. The toy company Hasbro has decided to remove the gender label “Mr.” from the...

Biola launches first initiative of the diversity strategic plan

Professors Leon Harris and Glen Kinoshita diversify curriculum and are creating a Diversity of Thought statement.

Ashley Grams and Lacey Patrick • September 21, 2020

Last semester, President Barry Corey walked on Calvary Chapel’s stage—its gold wall glittering behind him—and apologized to Biola’s student body. After a controversial meme was posted on an anonymous social media account and a Black History Month poster was vandalized, Corey sought to make amends...