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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Balenciaga is to blame for child exploitation in photoshoot

Balenciaga is under fire for launching a sexually charged campaign which exploited children.
Fashion brand is responsible for its controversial marketing campaign.
Lauren Good, Staff Writer • January 18, 2023

Fashion brand Balenciaga recently sparked controversy across social media after launching a campaign that featured photos portraying children with sexually-implicated objects, implying that the brand condones child exploitation. After people expressed their concerns on social media, the brand publicly...

Thank God. student brand sparks gratitude

Sophomore liberal studies multidisciplinary major Clariss Ajanel reps her Thank God. sweatshirt.
Thank God. inspires a posture of gratitude across campus through the widespread presence of their clothing apparel.
Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo, Arts & Entertainment Editor • October 15, 2022

Founded by junior business marketing major Grant Lawrence and Biola alumnus Sterling Reed, Thank God. has progressively developed a presence on campus with their apparel stating “Thank God” in simple but impactful designs. Lawrence and Reed hope that their brand is able to amplify gratitude across...

Interns seek God through work

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Four students share their internship experiences.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer • October 8, 2017
Four students share their internship experiences.

Senators pass four internal proposals

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SGA talks about marketing, SGA Gives, LimeBikes and votes on four internal proposals after hearing two new ones.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer • September 26, 2017
SGA talks about marketing, SGA Gives, LimeBikes and votes on four internal proposals after hearing two new ones.

Marketplace feminism insults women’s intelligence

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False empowerment in advertisements takes focus away from true activism.
Morgan Mitchell, Writer • April 26, 2017
False empowerment in advertisements takes focus away from true activism.

Pepsi commercial trivializes current political unrest

Pepsi commercial trivializes current political unrest
Advertisement by soda company relegates social unrest as marketing tool.
Lucas Weaver, Writer • April 11, 2017
Advertisement by soda company relegates social unrest as marketing tool.

Streaming exclusivity does not benefit listeners

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Streaming exclusivity does not benefit listeners
Tim Seeberger, Writer • October 11, 2016
Streaming exclusivity does not benefit listeners

Food site whipped up

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Spoon University starts a chapter at Biola University.
Daisy Gonzalez, Writer • October 4, 2016
Spoon University starts a chapter at Biola University.

Listicles and clickbaits: the downfall of journalism

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Drop in newspaper circulation has a deep ripple effect on the content produced in the world of journalism.
Tim Seeberger, Writer • September 13, 2016
Drop in newspaper circulation has a deep ripple effect on the content produced in the world of journalism.

Companies cheat consumers

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Many technology-based businesses intentionally cut their product's usefulness over time.
Justin Yun, Writer • September 29, 2015
Many technology-based businesses intentionally cut their product's usefulness over time.