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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Hong Kong protests hit home for Biola community

Hong Kong citizens protest against the injustice in their city.
7,250 miles away, Hong Kong’s political unrest stirs up fears for global students.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor September 21, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Sept. 19, 2019). Kelly Pun, a junior communication sciences and disorders student, sat in a Hong Kong restaurant with her family. As they ate, a man walked by with a long bamboo stick––like the scaffolding that holds up construction projects. Her...

Campus Safety officer honored nationally for saving life on campus

Sgt. Alvarez receiving his award alongside Chief John Ojeisekhoba
Sergeant Jose Alvarez received the Award of Valor for his heroic efforts in December.
Macie Cummings, News Editor (Fall 2018) September 10, 2018

On June 28 Campus Safety officer Sgt. Jose Alvarez received the Award of Valor from the International Association of Law Enforcement Administrators for his heroic actions on Dec. 13, 2017. Alvarez was on patrol that night when he saw a woman, who was a non-student, sitting on the edge of parking lot...

Human beings matter more than drugs

Human beings matter more than drugs
Transferring illegal drugs wrongly bears stricter punishments than transferring humans.
Samantha Gassaway January 23, 2018

According to federal law, the purchase, selling or transferring of drugs off the legal market results in two to five years in prison at the minimum. Some convicts face 35-to-life depending on the severity of crime, length of time dealing, amount of substance and type of substance carried. THE VALUE...

Event opens honest dialogue

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Community and law enforcement gather to discuss how to rebuild trust.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer November 15, 2016
Community and law enforcement gather to discuss how to rebuild trust.

LAPD surveillance tactics violate citizens’ privacy rights

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Police departments use spy gear and surveillance tactics to collect data.
Justin Yun, Writer September 20, 2016
Police departments use spy gear and surveillance tactics to collect data.