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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Retracing the roots of Thanksgiving

Joy and controversy surround Thanksgiving celebrations.
What should a conversation about the ethical dilemmas surrounding Thanksgiving look like at Biola?
Emma Trueba, Staff Writer November 24, 2022

As students make their way home or stay on campus for Thanksgiving, the origins of the holiday come into sharp focus online. Conversation — which TikTok commentaries and Instagram informational posts often spark — makes its way through friend groups and social media. How is Gen Z supposed to celebrate...

Carve the proverbial turkey

Carve the proverbial turkey
Americans should acknowledge Thanksgiving as a holiday founded upon genocide.
Ashley Brimmage, Opinions Editor November 14, 2017

Thanksgiving looks like happy turkeys and smiling pilgrims and shirtless “Indians” with headdresses of gold, red and orange. It connotes happy hand turkeys and stretchy pants and your mom’s cheesy flip-a-grams of you and your siblings throughout the years. We reflect on our blessings, take second...

Holiday begins recognition process

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Indigenous People’s Day spreads throughout U.S. cities.
Jessica Goddard, Writer September 26, 2017
Indigenous People’s Day spreads throughout U.S. cities.

Gay pride flag stolen

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Administration continues to respond to the desecrated Lent memorial.
Jana Eller, Office Manager April 26, 2017
Administration continues to respond to the desecrated Lent memorial.

Indigenous communities resist climate change

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Water protectors at Standing Rock successfully resist Dakota Access Pipeline.
Justin Yun, Writer December 7, 2016
Water protectors at Standing Rock successfully resist Dakota Access Pipeline.

Cultural awareness celebrated

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SPA screened a documentary and hosted a panel for Native American Heritage week.
Samantha Dammann, Writer November 8, 2016
SPA screened a documentary and hosted a panel for Native American Heritage week.

Abolish Columbus Day

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Replacing Columbus Day with Indigenous People’s Day honors the real history of the United States.
Justin Yun, Writer October 5, 2016
Replacing Columbus Day with Indigenous People’s Day honors the real history of the United States.