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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

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...

Gun violence is the result of a violent culture

Residents of Dayton, Ohio hold a vigil for victims of the Dayton shooting that occurred last August.
By justifying violence in American culture, the U.S. devalues human lives.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor September 4, 2019

Another mass shooting. Another comment from politicians and media about gun control. Another Twitter response. Everyone forgets. Nothing changes. Another mass shooting. Unfortunately, despite constant conversation about gun control and reform in the United States, on Aug. 31 a drive-by shooting spree...

What is making “Generation Z” stressed?

What is making “Generation Z” stressed?
Worries about current events weigh on the minds of young people.
Preet Christian, Freelance Writer December 3, 2018

(This story was originally published in print on Nov. 29, 2018) (Editor’s note: The author is a Resident Advisor in Hope South.) A recent Biola report shows that students, like many other young people, are experiencing stress due to academics, but also that problems with relationships may affect...

Students nationwide lead the movement to end gun violence

Students nationwide lead the movement to end gun violence
Reflections on gun violence: a response to “#Walkout allows political activists to target students.”
Justin Yun, Freelance Writer April 3, 2018

Very few issues make their rounds through the American press, and the nature of social media platforms allows the topic of gun violence and school shootings to circulate even quicker.  Politically charged YouTube videos, angry tweets and a noisy panoply of soundbites have done nothing but exacerbate...

Toxic masculinity needs to be defined and addressed

Toxic masculinity needs to be defined and addressed
Toxic masculinity needs to be defined and addressed​.
Eric Nimmo, Freelance Writer March 6, 2018

In the wake of the most recent mass shooting, a conversation has erupted on the unacceptable increase of mass shootings in the United States. Often, political leanings determine which overused and underdeveloped platitude you state as the solution to the problem.  The meme-fueled debate often serves...

NRA capitalizes on mass shootings

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The gun lobbying group maintains powerful ties with the GOP and the Christian Right.
Justin Yun, Writer September 27, 2016
The gun lobbying group maintains powerful ties with the GOP and the Christian Right.