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The Chimes

Politics Rundown: California improves internet access

The California Legislature passes a bill to provide high-speed internet to remote parts of the state.
Newsom administration initiates internet bandwidth increase and rolls out tax refund.
Dalet Valles and Phoebe Vrable October 18, 2022

In July, the California legislature passed a bill to improve internet access and Gov. Gavin Newsom signed it into law. The estimated budget for the high-speed internet to be implemented is $3.25 billion, with a total budget of $6 billion. San Diego hosted a ceremony for the groundbreaking of the internet...

Meet the Biola alumna working for one of YouTube’s most beloved channels

Meet the Biola alumna working for one of YouTube’s most beloved channels
Annaliese Franklin gives a rundown of her production roles at Rhett & Link’s Mythical Entertainment studio.
Lydia Snow, Freelancer April 1, 2021

This story was edited with revised information on April 3 at 9:36 a.m. It all began with kazoos. In 2012, Annaliese Franklin had just transferred to Biola University. The night she moved into Stewart Hall, she received an unexpected email. Up-and-coming YouTube personalities Rhett McLaughlin and Link...

Eight steps for college students to stay cybersecure

Here are some tips for college students to stay away from cyber threats.
Amid cybersecurity awareness month, college students should learn to be aware of internet viruses and hacking.
Lauren Sorenson, Freelance Writer October 18, 2019

College students are often easy targets for hackers and scammers. With cybersecurity awareness month upon us, here are eight helpful tips for students to stay safe.  Keep all of your devices updated with the latest software in order to avoid viruses, malware and potential hackers. According to...

Let’s be honest about cheating

Though cheating and plagiarism exist, students should maintain academic integrity.
With the rise of the internet and heightened pressures on college students, universities must consider these factors’ effects on academic integrity.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor October 9, 2019

Cheating and plagiarism exist at every level of education. The temptation to get a quick and easy grade is alluring. Cheating even occurs at Biola, where students profess to be Christians.  Plagiarism is highly reprimanded in higher education, however, students—despite understanding the repercussions...

The dangers of mass-produced virtue

The dangers of mass-produced virtue
Stop getting your morality from assembly lines.
Brian Brooks, Freelance Writer February 14, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 14, 2019). On Jan. 19, a Twitter account called “Talia” posted a video that allegedly showed an altercation between students from Covington Catholic High School and an elderly Native American man in front of the Lincoln Memorial. The video...

Beyond the Bubble: Net neutrality sparks controversy

An illustration of a raised fist with a "Net Neutrality" background.
Students await FCC decision on net neutrality.
Quinn Gorham, Staff Writer December 2, 2017

The Federal Communications Commission will vote on whether or not to change current regulations on net neutrality on Dec. 14. FREEDOM OF THE NET Net neutrality determines whether Internet Service Providers can charge more based on the type of data presented on a webpage. Should net neutrality...

Biola suffers internet outage

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Cut lines on La Mirada Boulevard causes loss of internet access across campus.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief October 11, 2017
Cut lines on La Mirada Boulevard causes loss of internet access across campus.

“Quality Content” quips meme culture

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Soren Iverson’s senior thesis explores the universal absurdity of the internet.
Tim Seeberger, Writer April 5, 2017
Soren Iverson’s senior thesis explores the universal absurdity of the internet.

Lights illuminate Christian tradition

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Students can acknowledge the forms of light during Christmas and Advent season, and become lights themselves.
President Barry Corey, Writer December 7, 2016
Students can acknowledge the forms of light during Christmas and Advent season, and become lights themselves.

Internet users should fact-check news

Caroline Sommers/ THE CHIMES
Users of social media sites should be selective in readings.
Tim Seeberger, Writer December 6, 2016
Users of social media sites should be selective in readings.

Hackers bring Internet down

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Cyberattack brings changes to Biola’s upstream providers.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer November 2, 2016
Cyberattack brings changes to Biola’s upstream providers.

Let us grieve whether in person or online

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Critics of online mourning of public figures fail to recognize the complexity of celebrity and human grief.
Jacqueline Lewis, Writer May 10, 2016
Critics of online mourning of public figures fail to recognize the complexity of celebrity and human grief.