The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Instant gratification causes vape addiction

Vaping
Recent cases of vape-related lung illnesses causes us to think about why young people are drawn to e-cigarettes.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor • September 20, 2019

Strawberry, blueberry, mint and cotton candy clouds exhale from the lungs of teenagers. Electronic cigarette companies pocket the dollars of youth addicted to putting an e-cigarette to their lips, inhaling and letting the nicotine-induced product fill their lungs until their head feels a rush. There...

Recreational reading restores rich culture of ideas

Justin Yun/THE CHIMES
In a time of instant gratification and social media, books can provide both a rest and challenge to students.
Justin Yun, Writer • May 10, 2017
In a time of instant gratification and social media, books can provide both a rest and challenge to students.

Social media trivializes our lives

Photo Illustration by Eliana Park/ THE CHIMES
Facebook harms individual self-image and requires users to maintain a facade of happiness.
Justin Yun, Writer • October 26, 2016
Facebook harms individual self-image and requires users to maintain a facade of happiness.