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The Chimes

Weezer releases the reflective, personal album, “OK Human”

Weezer releases the reflective, personal album, “OK Human”
As the winter continues, Weezer brings a chilling and contemplative new album.
Joshua Flores, Staff Writer February 2, 2021

An iconic ‘90s band, Weezer is well-known for their upbeat, catchy lyrics, as well as their appearances in a variety of pop culture sources. Whether it be “Island in the Sun” from the nostalgic kids movie “Aquamarine” or more recent releases, such as their rendition of “Lost in the Woods”...

Give stories the benefit of the doubt

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The “Lord of the Rings” orc controversy reveals a disturbing trend in our attitudes toward stories.
Brian Brooks, Freelance Writer December 14, 2018

Speaking to the “Geek's Guide to the Galaxy” podcasters, science fiction writer Andrew Duncan reflected on a short story he had written in 2001 in which he told a sympathetic tale using J. R. R. Tolkien’s “orc” characters. It seems that the story was inspired by a subliminal racism he sensed...

Embrace unity by embracing the classics

Embrace unity by embracing the classics
Forsaking the Western literary canon will leave our culture disunified and confused.
Brian Brooks, Freelance Writer November 20, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Nov. 15, 2018. Students at the University of Pennsylvania set off a controversy in 2016 when they removed a prominent portrait of William Shakespeare in their English building and replaced it with a portrait of  Audre Lorde, a black, feminist poet. The...

Art transcends tragedy and pain

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Artists can remind us of hope and the terrible beauty of life.
Justin Yun, Writer October 12, 2016
Artists can remind us of hope and the terrible beauty of life.

Aaron Adams, English department chair

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A love affair with words defines the passion in Biola’s leader of english.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer October 11, 2016
A love affair with words defines the passion in Biola’s leader of english.

“The Opposite of Loneliness” is irreproachable

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Marina Keegan writes with a unique quality and voice that demands to be read.
Hayley Langdon, Writer April 27, 2016
Marina Keegan writes with a unique quality and voice that demands to be read.

Storytelling that validates

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Young adult literature becomes increasingly popular due to its inability to shy away from hard topics.
Hayley Langdon, Writer November 4, 2015
Young adult literature becomes increasingly popular due to its inability to shy away from hard topics.

“Made You Up” worth the struggle

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Author Francesca Zappia’s debut novel has a rough start but redeems itself halfway through.
Hayley Langdon, Writer September 30, 2015
Author Francesca Zappia’s debut novel has a rough start but redeems itself halfway through.

Fiction fosters empathy

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As our generation becomes more narcissistic, fiction helps us learn and practice empathy.
Dorea Marshall, Writer May 12, 2015
As our generation becomes more narcissistic, fiction helps us learn and practice empathy.

Young adult literature worth the read

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The YA genre is real literature for readers of all ages.
Jackie Boek, Writer February 2, 2015
The YA genre is real literature for readers of all ages.