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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Alexei Navalny’s poisoning should cause Americans to examine themselves

Alexei Navalny’s poisoning should cause Americans to examine themselves
Americans should not live under the impression that the nation is exempt from government corruption, but instead be weary of it.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief December 2, 2020

The United States rings with freedom—there is no doubt about it. But, within our nationalistic society there is always room for corruption to breed. It is vital that, as Americans, we don’t let our patriotism blind us from even the slightest acts of government abuse. Alexei Navalny, a politician...

Celebrities overstep boundaries when telling their audience who to vote for.

Celebrities overstep boundaries when telling their audience who to vote for.
Voting should be celebrated and encouraged, but not manipulating like some celebrities have made it out to be.
Kate Bomar, Photographer November 18, 2020

While many people in Generation Z look to celebrities to bring joy amid the hard times of the pandemic, some have taken a step back from their industries and instead have become vocal about this year's elections. Thousands of celebrities and influencers this year have used various social media platforms...

Biden’s coronavirus plan is cause for concern

Biden’s coronavirus plan is cause for concern
The “listen to science” mantra is not as simple as it sounds.
Thomas Burgess November 13, 2020

With former Vice President Joe Biden projected to win the presidency, he will take office in the middle of a pandemic that has plagued the United States for most of this year. While hope is on the horizon with the promising trials of Pfizer’s vaccine, we still have a long way to go before COVID-19...

Joe Biden becomes 46th president-elect of the United States, news agencies project

Joe Biden becomes 46th president-elect of the United States, news agencies project
Early this morning, Democratic candidate Biden reached 284 electoral college votes.
Lacey Patrick, Ashley Grams, and Maria Weyne November 7, 2020

This article was updated on Nov. 7 at 11:46 a.m. for clarification. On Nov. 7, news networks projected the presidential race will be in favor of Joe Biden, making him the 46th president-elect of the United States, alongside the first woman of color, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. Winning battleground...

Hyper partisanship hurts all of us

Hyper partisanship hurts all of us
The death of empathy in politics has pitted us against each other.
Brianna Clark and Evana Upshaw October 28, 2020

It’s not new that America is divided. Of the things that pull us away from each other, politics is among the most hostile dividers. This presidential election has only amplified the political split. Many who want to expand their thinking beyond binary politics feel forced to choose from the two major...

Intersectionality is imperative as we fight for more female representation in politics

Intersectionality is imperative as we fight for more female representation in politics
Senator Kamala Harris is running a historic campaign as a woman of color and is experiencing the oppressive, two-fold reality of racism and sexism.
Evana Upshaw, Opinions Editor October 24, 2020

This has been an election season for the history books. Record numbers of women, women of color and people of color ran for president in the Democratic race. Though our choices are now down to two elderly white men, the race started out as a fairly diverse group. What we are left with is evidence of...

Voting is not just a privilege—it is a necessity

Voting is not just a privilege—it is a necessity
Educate yourself with these resources to engage in American democracy.
Brianna Clark, Opinions Editor (Spring 2020) October 5, 2020

The presidential election is only 28 days away and for many Biola students, this is the first election they are able to vote in.  Even for those who have voted before, they may feel young, inexperienced and not educated enough about politics to truly understand what is on the ballot. However, our voices...

Health care should be a personal choice

Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren proposes Medicare for All.
Although Medicare for All can help many, citizens should still be able to choose their health care options.
Marc DeJager, Staff Writer (Fall 2019) October 30, 2019

As the 2020 presidential election creeps closer and closer, the candidate field continues to shrink, and the debates between the remaining contenders grow ever more heated. One of the most consistently debated topics is health care, specifically where each candidate stands on the idea of Medicare for...

Self-promotional advertisements deceive voters

Self-promotional advertisements deceive voters
As presidential candidates increasingly use digital platforms to promote their campaign, voters should learn to fact-check self-promotional information.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor October 28, 2019

Candidates of the 2020 presidential election are spending millions of dollars on their campaigns to reach as many people as possible through social media. President Trump has spent $3.5 million in Facebook advertisements, as well as $1 million in Google advertisements since 2016 for the 2020 election,...

Impeaching Trump protects from future abuses of power

U.S. President Donald Trump faces possible impeachment after whistleblower complaint.
After text messages were released regarding the whistleblower case, America must consider impeaching Trump for his involvement in the Ukraine scandal.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor October 7, 2019

In a July call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump promised American aid to Ukraine in return for investigating Joe Biden’s son to promote his own success in the upcoming election, according to the New York Times. The whistleblower complaint said that...

The party who cried impeachment

The party who cried impeachment
To impeach or not to impeach? While it should be considered, there is not enough evidence to move forward with impeachment proceedings.
Marc DeJager, Staff Writer (Fall 2019) September 25, 2019

Another day, another impeachment charge. Since President Trump took office in 2016, it seems like every few months a new scandal arises, begging inquiries of impeachment. This should not come as a surprise, given Trump’s shady morals, and this time much of the American public is over it. Robert...

Life after Kavanaugh’s confirmation

Life after Kavanaugh’s confirmation
Political unity will only be brought about by firm victory—a victory by a new Abraham Lincoln.
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor October 10, 2018
What should have marked the final push to depoliticize the Supreme Court has ended by returning the prodigal match to our political arsonists. President Trump, during the Kavanaugh hearing, mocked Dr. Ford’s testimony by mimicking her during his rally. Hillary Clinton recently called for the end of political civility until the Democratic Party has regained power in congress. Sen. Corey Booker argued whoever supports Kavanaugh is “complicit in evil.” What should have ended political polarization has marked the beginning of a political cold war. A decisive victory must be won. But how? By whom?