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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

National divorce: a mediation tool or cause for civil war?

The Democrat and Republican parties face a widening divide.
Will increasing federalism in the U.S. diffuse the effects of conflicting ideologies?
Emma Trueba, Staff Writer March 27, 2023

As 2024 presidential election candidates ramp up their campaign efforts, the United States’ bipartisan political climate intensifies. Controversial legislation disputes, among a host of national conversations, leave Americans considering how to harmoniously cohabitate the nation — and politicians...

The US needs stricter gun control laws

Congress should act to reduce gun violence across the nation.
Congress must take more measures to reduce gun violence in the U.S.
Noel Sassoon, Opinions Editor October 22, 2022

An elementary school in Texas. A nightclub in Florida. A concert in Las Vegas. A grocery store in New York. In this time in the United States, there is truly no corner of the country that a notable mass shooting has not touched.  What’s more, gun violence in the U.S. is not just limited to mass...

Politics Rundown: California passes legislation and US aids Ukraine

Politics Rundown: California passes legislation and US aids Ukraine
Gov. Gavin Newsom introduces multiple pieces of legislation and the US prepares to send $1.1 billion in aid to Ukraine.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief September 28, 2022

Over the course of the month, Gov. Gavin Newsom has moved to sign multiple bills into action. On Sept. 5, Newsom signed a bill to improve worker conditions and raise fast food workers' minimum wage to $22 an hour.  “Today’s action gives hard working fast-food workers a stronger voice and seat...

Administration seeks to protect undocumented students through legislation

A woman holding a sign calling for a clean "Dream" act during a march.
With DACA set to expire, administration supports immigration reform alternatives.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief February 21, 2018

dministration announced its intentions to uphold the protections extended to immigrant students, faculty and staff in California Assembly Bill 21 on Jan. 30. PROTECTION UNDER THE LAW The bill, approved by California Governor Jerry Brown on Oct. 5, requires institutions of higher education like...

Majority leader visits millennials

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Majority leader visits millennials.
Daisy Gonzalez, Writer May 16, 2017
Majority leader visits millennials.

New legislation infringes on gun rights

Photo courtesy of Joseph Lake
Joseph Lake considers the effects of gun control.
Joseph Lake, Writer October 24, 2014
Joseph Lake considers the effects of gun control.