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The Chimes

Keeping balance with the Unicycle Club

Group photo of the Unicycle Club.
Learning to ride a unicycle is more than just picking up a new hobby.
Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief November 9, 2023

Around 7 p.m. every Monday night, students head over to the parking lot by Fluor Fountain, gathering near Marshburn Hall. Ehud Lee, a senior in communication studies, also waits here, carrying his unicycle as the other students arrive. Soon they all start getting on unicycles. They wobble and find their...

Video games are actually good for you — here’s why

Video games can relieve stress and improve hand-eye coordination.
Virtual adventures might be more than just a distraction from reality — they can also improve your mind's ability to process information.
Amelia Schuhler, Opinions Editor November 12, 2022

The video game industry is booming in 2022. COVID-19 caused much of the growth happening in the entertainment industry as people around the world turned to television, movies and video games to take their minds off of current events. According to PwC’s Global Entertainment and Media Outlook’s comprehensive...

Church is a place to learn

Church is a place to learn
Teaching should always be part of the church.
Kei-Lynn Wheaton, Staff Writer February 16, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way society functions. For over a year, people retreated into their homes, overcome by fear. This was not limited to places of business and schools but churches as well. The retreat to the home brings up the interesting subject about what it means to learn in the church.  The...

Hope Hall floor tours training community for former gang members

Hope Hall floor tours training community for former gang members
Hope’s North Star community takes the opportunity to visit the Homeboy Industries.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor February 19, 2019

On Feb. 15, North Star, a women’s floor on Hope Hall, journeyed to the Homeboy Industries, a Christian youth program that focuses on former gang members. LEARNING Father Greg Boyle, the pastor of Dolores Mission Church, started the rehabilitation program to help rehabilitate former Los Angeles gang...

Writing projects explores illumination

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The Celebration of Student Writing allowed students to bring their writing to other areas of study.
Jessica Goddard, Features Apprentice April 4, 2018

Students should celebrate what they learn with creativity—or so the English department encourages through its Celebration of Student Writing event. Aligning with the chapel theme of illumination, students had the opportunity to translate what they learned in their English 113 classes into creative...

Soaring Stories: learning perseverance through passions

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Benjamin Mitchell shares his interests in learning and rock climbing.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) October 17, 2017
Benjamin Mitchell shares his interests in learning and rock climbing.

Professors stress out, too

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Professors learn to balance personal life and educating students.
Christopher Baeza, Writer November 15, 2016
Professors learn to balance personal life and educating students.

Lessons of a high school vagabond

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Junior business major True Tamplin describes his experience living in Brazil, Argentina and Italy and how he returned with more than memories.
Brittni Coffeen, Writer April 6, 2016
Junior business major True Tamplin describes his experience living in Brazil, Argentina and Italy and how he returned with more than memories.

Lectures still pack a punch

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Despite educational trends, traditional classroom teaching is still useful.
Jacqueline Lewis, Writer November 3, 2015
Despite educational trends, traditional classroom teaching is still useful.

Do not underestimate self-learning

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People will teach themselves if the information is available.
Jacqueline Lewis, Writer October 14, 2015
People will teach themselves if the information is available.

Students feel disconnected from Learning Center

Assistant Dean of Students, Kevin Grant, talks about the services offered to disabled students. | Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES
Though the Learning Center offers services to disabled students, some of those students have become frustrated with the services offered.
Alondra Urizar, Writer March 25, 2015
Though the Learning Center offers services to disabled students, some of those students have become frustrated with the services offered.