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The Chimes

The dangers of toxic femininity

The modern femcel cynically accepts the patriarchy while simultaneously loathing it.
The newly coined term “femcel” describes the growing trend of cynically accepting female oppression.
Lauren Good, Staff Writer November 22, 2022

“Femcel” stands for “female involuntary celibate.” Traditionally, the term alludes to the female ideology that a man’s perception of their personality and looks prevent them from their desired sexual activity. The modern femcel, however, is less about abstaining from sex and more about embracing...

Senate should not confirm Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson

Senate should not confirm Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson
Jackson has a history of dealing lightly with felons and court packing.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor March 28, 2022

When Justice Stephen Breyer announced his retirement from the Supreme Court, debate sparked over his replacement.  President Joe Biden explained his intention to nominate a Black woman for the position, which led to concerns over racial preference. After searching for an appropriate fit, Biden nominated...

Martin Luther King Jr. represented essential Christian values

Martin Luther King Jr. represented essential Christian values
King exemplified leadership, courage and Christ-like character throughout his life.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor January 17, 2022

“I still believe that standing up for the truth of God is the greatest thing in the world. This is the end of life. The end of life is not to be happy. The end of life is not to achieve pleasure and avoid pain. The end of life is to do the will of God, come what may,” said Rev. Martin Luther King...

Rittenhouse and Arbery both found justice

Rittenhouse and Arbery both found justice
Juries ruled that Rittenhouse acted in self-defense and Arbery’s killers were convicted of murder.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor November 29, 2021

On Thanksgiving eve, the nation anticipated the verdicts of two high profile cases. While the two cases differed in many ways, they were united in their alleged ties to white supremacy, Black Lives Matter and the justice system.  In addition to the natural complexities in each case, the media’s...

The Gabby Petito case is a woman’s greatest fear

The Gabby Petito case is a woman’s greatest fear
The amount of missing people nearly equals the number of COVID-19 related deaths.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor October 4, 2021

Plastered all over the news for weeks, the face of Gabby Petito was engraved in the hearts and minds of those who heard her story. After police responded to a domestic dispute between Petito and her boyfriend, the media focused on following the young woman’s missing person case. Since her body was...

The Derek Chauvin verdict was accountability, not justice

The Derek Chauvin verdict was accountability, not justice
Justice for George Floyd looks like cops not killing Black people—or anyone, for that matter.
Evana Upshaw, Opinions Editor April 28, 2021

With the release of former police officer Derek Chauvin’s verdict as guilty on all counts, many Americans collectively exhaled a breath they did not even know they were holding—this was the first time in Minnesota history that a white police officer was found guilty in the death of a Black person....

Justin Bieber releases sultry and controversial “Justice”

Justin Bieber releases sultry and controversial “Justice”
A far cry from “Believe,” Bieber contemplates deeper themes on his 12th album.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor March 23, 2021

Released March 19, “Justice” soars above previous works, adding in rock elements and self-contemplation all while returning to his classic ballad writing. The album features some especially lucrative features like Daniel Caesar, Benny Blanco, Dominik Fike and Chance the Rapper. The best songs, arguably,...

We need to denounce Columbus Day

We need to denounce Columbus Day
The West, and especially the Church, has enabled indigenous trauma for too long.
Evana Upshaw, Opinions Editor October 12, 2020

On Oct. 12, 1492, Christopher Columbus landed on the shores of what we now call Hispaniola. Hailed as an American hero for his “discovery” of the “New World,” he has a holiday dedicated to this known as Columbus Day. In recent years, however, a movement to denounce Columbus Day and instead...

There is more than one Christ-like response to Trump’s illness

There is more than one Christ-like response to Trump’s illness
God holds space for all of the emotions that arise when we pray for our leaders.
Evana Upshaw, Opinions Editor October 7, 2020

On Oct. 1, the world was rocked by President Donald Trump’s announcement that he and first lady Melania Trump tested positive for COVID-19. As of Wednesday evening, at least 34 others associated with the White House have tested positive and countless others have been exposed. Many claim the Rose Garden...

Followers of Christ should be on the frontlines of racial justice work

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The Church cannot miss this opportunity to fight for justice and reconciliation.
Evana Upshaw, Opinions Editor September 2, 2020

Our world is in the midst of a racial reckoning. The brutal murders of Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor set a racial tone in America with the backdrop of a global pandemic that has revealed longstanding injustices for African Americans in particular. Tension and anxiety surrounding the coronavirus...

Proposition 47’s approach to theft and drug crime needs reform

Proposition 47’s approach to theft and drug crime needs reform
Issues with theft and drug abuse are plaguing the Golden State.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer February 14, 2020

Of all the controversial topics in America, criminal justice reform might be one of the most difficult issues to address. Mass incarceration has recently been a problem in the United States, with around 1.5 million people being held in state and federal prisons at the end of 2016, according to the US...

California’s death penalty suspension should be lifted

California’s death penalty suspension should be lifted
Gov. Newsom’s suspension on capital punishment delays rightfully deserved justice.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer November 11, 2019

Whether we are talking about the Golden State Killer, kidnapper and murderer Richard Allen Davis, the late Charles Manson or the Hollywood Ripper, it is evident that California, just like every other state, has its fair share of homicidal psychopaths. These serial murderers have committed unspeakable...