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The Chimes

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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Disinformation manipulates social media users

Disinformation manipulates social media users
Cambridge Analytica scandal exposes social media toxicity.
Justin Yun, Freelance Writer April 4, 2018

The term “compassion fatigue”—used by journalists to describe the public’s gradual desensitization and apathy to news of war in the electronic age can also be used to describe the behavior people exhibit when they hear another news story about the latest online privacy violation. Most social...

Brett McCracken speaks at inaugural CAM Talks

Brett McCracken speaking at the first Culture and Media Talk."
McCracken shares his perspective on the integration of Christianity in culture creation.
Madisyn Steiner, Freelance Writer February 12, 2018

The journalism and public relations department hosted their first “Culture and Media Talk” event alongside the communication studies department, which encouraged students to shape culture around them by including their beliefs in their art on Feb. 8. CREATING CULTURE The event is one of three...

Atticus Shaffer of “The Middle” stars in CMA sponsored podcast

Actor Atticus Shaffer shares his experiences as a Christian navigating a secular field during a live recording of a podcast made in conjunction with the department of cinema and media arts on Feb. 3.
Shaffer shares his perspective on faith in the entertainment industry at CMA’s event.
Madisyn Steiner, Freelance Writer February 6, 2018

The cinema and media arts department hosted a podcast recording of The Lucas Miles Show with his special guest Atticus Shaffer of ABC’s “The Middle” on February 3. Shaffer discussed with Miles his experience growing up in the entertainment industry and how his faith shapes his work. Shaffer...

CMA gets its own school

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Planning begins for new cinema and media arts building.
Madisyn Steiner, Writer October 18, 2017
Planning begins for new cinema and media arts building.

Technology Commons to offer new services

Caleb Raney/THE CHIMES
Library and IT continue collaboration as departments discuss student needs.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief May 17, 2017
Library and IT continue collaboration as departments discuss student needs.

Alumni report on professional life

Rebecca Mitchell/THE CHIMES
Aspiring undergraduates hear stories shared by journalism and public relations alumni.
Jessica Goddard, Writer April 12, 2017
Aspiring undergraduates hear stories shared by journalism and public relations alumni.

Christian journalist is not an oxymoron

Both our faith and our profession call us to improve our ability to pursue truth.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer March 8, 2017
Both our faith and our profession call us to improve our ability to pursue truth.

Journalism ensures progress and free speech

Eliana Park/THE CHIMES
The press is threatened by Trump administration.
Lucas Weaver, Writer March 2, 2017
The press is threatened by Trump administration.

Internet users should fact-check news

Caroline Sommers/ THE CHIMES
Users of social media sites should be selective in readings.
Tim Seeberger, Writer December 6, 2016
Users of social media sites should be selective in readings.

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.

Emmy winner takes note of Biola

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The Biola music conservatory hires Gary Kuo, a six-time emmy award winner.
Jana Eller, Office Manager April 13, 2016
The Biola music conservatory hires Gary Kuo, a six-time emmy award winner.

Free the press

Justin Yun/THE CHIMES
Corporate media perpetuates illusions of free press.
Justin Yun, Writer February 16, 2016
Corporate media perpetuates illusions of free press.