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Politics Rundown: Senior ISIS leader killed in US raid

Allies agree to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine.
Allies promise to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief January 26, 2023

U.S. Special Operations forces killed Islamic State leader Bilal al-Sudani on Thursday during a raid in northern Somalia. According to a senior U.S. government official quoted in the New York Times, al-Sudani was a “key operative and facilitator for ISIS’s global network.” Secretary of Defense...

Columnists should not hesitate to condemn terrorists

Columnists should not hesitate to condemn terrorists
An unhealthy level of disdain for President Trump can lead to an un-American mindset.
Adam Pigott, Freelance Writer November 6, 2019

Whether it is President Donald Trump’s outrageous and unnecessary tweets, childish name-calling or high-level of arrogance, there’s no question he has a fair share of imperfections. While it is alright to not like him, some people have taken it to the extreme.  Last week, Abu Bakhr al-Baghdadi,...

President Trump’s foreign policy is effective

President Trump’s foreign policy is effective
The president’s foreign policy has created a safer world.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Freelance Writer November 1, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 31, 2019). Followed by American K-9 units and U.S. Special Forces, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi fled into a tunnel hidden within a compound in Northern Syria during a nighttime raid on Oct. 26. With the Special Forces following closely behind the K-9 Unit,...

The swap that saved a life

The swap that saved a life
When Beltrame encountered terrorism, he let his faith guide him and saved a life.
Koppany Jordan, Freelance Writer April 10, 2018

Throughout the Lenten season, many Christians wrestle with the idea of sacrifice. Some may choose to give something up for the 40-day season in order to “suffer as Christ suffered,” while others may engage in self-denial and prayer to deepen their faith. Like many other Christians, a French police...

America wages war of terror

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Fear of the unknown permeates through American culture.
Tim Seeberger, Writer March 22, 2016
Fear of the unknown permeates through American culture.

Christians must speak against Islamophobia

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Justin Yun discusses the history of xenophobia in America and urges Americans and Christians to love their neighbors.
Justin Yun, Writer December 8, 2015
Justin Yun discusses the history of xenophobia in America and urges Americans and Christians to love their neighbors.

Speakers offer Paris perspectives

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Professors Tom Copeland, Judith Rood and guest Marie-Claude Arden answer students’ questions regarding the Paris attacks.
Jehn Kubiak, Writer November 18, 2015
Professors Tom Copeland, Judith Rood and guest Marie-Claude Arden answer students’ questions regarding the Paris attacks.

Understand ISIS from the big picture

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Jacqueline Lewis gives context of ISIS’s origins and argues for the importance of understanding the group.
Jacqueline Lewis, Writer November 11, 2015
Jacqueline Lewis gives context of ISIS’s origins and argues for the importance of understanding the group.

Muslim Ministry engages community, raises awareness

Students L.R., Douglas Keller, and Hugo Palomares at the the Muslim ministry meeting last Monday evening. The students of Biola’s Muslim Ministry work to extend Christian outreach into the Muslim community by partnering with local groups.  | Karin Jensen/THE CHIMES
The students of Biola’s Muslim Ministry work to extend Christian outreach into the Muslim community by partnering with local groups.
Breigha Sawyer, Writer March 17, 2015
The students of Biola’s Muslim Ministry work to extend Christian outreach into the Muslim community by partnering with local groups.