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Chimes News Quiz!

Chimes News Quiz!
Have you been following our coverage? Brush up on the biggest news stories of the past two weeks.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief October 15, 2022

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...

The minimum wage debate is complicated

The minimum wage debate is complicated
There are benefits and drawbacks to raising the minimum wage.
Evana Upshaw and Addison Freiheit February 17, 2021

Debates surrounding the idea of raising the minimum wage have recently come to the forefront of the political scene with the election of President Joe Biden, who has promised to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour. House Democrats, though somewhat divided on the matter, are including the raise...

Our economic system has failed the younger generations

Our economic system has failed the younger generations
The American dream remains just that—a dream.
Brianna Clark, Opinions Editor (Spring 2020) September 29, 2020

Growing up, the younger generation was encouraged by the idea that they only need to pull themselves up by their bootstraps to achieve their dreams, just as their parents did. They became the most educated generation, with 39% of millennials holding a bachelor’s degree, and entered the workforce with...

‘Heroes Fund’ could be the hero essential workers need

‘Heroes Fund’ could be the hero essential workers need
Senate’s premium pay proposal is a step toward treating essential workers right.
Addison Freiheit, Staff Writer April 23, 2020

On April 7, the Senate proposed the Pandemic Premium Pay Fund, or “Heroes Fund,” to increase pay for essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The coronavirus is proving we take for granted the work of doctors, nurses, grocery clerks, janitors, maintenance workers and thousands of others all...

Biola, choose: pay more or require less

Biola, choose: pay more or require less
Residence Life should not place unproportional expectations on students working as Resident Advisors.
Samantha Gassaway, Staff Manager November 28, 2017

Resident Advisors present a unique hurdle struggling students must overcome to seek help. Rather than presenting a warm, invitational atmosphere meant to comfort the model student-in-need, intimidation often characterizes speaking to an RA—especially in times of additional strife. Biola Residence...

Minimum wage hurts more than just economies

Infographic by Tony Flores/THE CHIMES
Seattle and Puerto Rico warn us to not follow in their footsteps of a $15 minimum wage.
Jacqueline Lewis, Writer April 26, 2016
Seattle and Puerto Rico warn us to not follow in their footsteps of a $15 minimum wage.

Wage raise will affect future student workers

Infographic by Tony Flores/THE CHIMES
Nearly all student workers impacted as minimum wage increases to $15 by 2022.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer April 13, 2016
Nearly all student workers impacted as minimum wage increases to $15 by 2022.

Spike in minimum wage could affect Biola student employment

| Infographic by Angelica Abalos/THE CHIMES
Recent increases in minimum wage may affect student employment at Biola.
Monica Kochan, Writer September 30, 2014
Recent increases in minimum wage may affect student employment at Biola.