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Why horror is actually the most Christian genre

Elements of spiritual warfare, such as demonic imagery, are prominent in the horror genre as seen in William Friedkin’s 1973 film “The Exorcist”.
With Halloween just around the corner, many Christians fear that horror films glorify violence and evil. But in actuality, the horror genre often exemplifies the true battle between good and evil, one of the core themes of the Bible.
Kelly Van Duine, Staff Writer October 25, 2024

I once had someone tell me that I shouldn’t watch horror films because they would influence me and fill my head with evil. They asked me how I, as a lifelong horror fan, could possibly enjoy films that contained such dark content. I always found this way of thinking to be faulty; in all the horror...

Letter from the Opinions Editor

Portrait of Isahi Minero
A new beginning: our renewed vision and philosophy
Isahi Minero, Opinions Editor September 14, 2024

Letter to the Biola Community, from the Opinions Editor I am humbled and honored to serve you members of the greater Biola community as The Chimes' 2024-2025 Opinions Editor. In this letter, I wish to introduce myself and present my vision and philosophy for the year ahead.  INTRODUCTION My name...

How to disagree well about theology

How to disagree well about theology
What do you do when differences in interpretation come to a head?
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor September 14, 2022

Biola is an epicenter of theological discussion and thought. A strong theological and communications-related staff and a student body who come from similar theological viewpoints and diverse experiences support Biola’s culture of theological discussion in and out of class. When many perspectives come...

Safety measures at Biola ensure the continuation of in-person learning

Safety measures at Biola ensure the continuation of in-person learning
Biolans navigate fostering a healthy academic environment.
Lauren Vander Tuig, Staff Writer September 1, 2021

After 18 months of a global pandemic, desks are once again filled with university students and groups of students can be seen rushing to class. Many returning students may feel like strangers to campus after taking remote classes. Even simple tasks, such as sitting at desks for over an hour, is something...

Men should be able to hold pro-life views

Men should be able to hold pro-life views
Excluding male voices from the abortion debate is immoral and fallacious.
Brian Brooks, Freelance Writer March 15, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on March 14, 2019). “No uterus, no opinion.” This sentence was uttered by “Friends” star Jennifer Aniston while playing a pregnant Rachel Green. Although Green was speaking to her male friends who were giving her delivery advice, it has since taken...

Prioritization process indirectly includes students

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With the last phase beginning, administration will directly notify students and continue discussions with employees.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer May 17, 2017
With the last phase beginning, administration will directly notify students and continue discussions with employees.

Opinions should reflect willingness to understand

Students should not be afraid to have opinions in a time of growing polarization.
Justin Yun, Writer May 17, 2017
Students should not be afraid to have opinions in a time of growing polarization.

Symposium remembers Supreme Court Justice

Jason Lin/THE CHIMES
Panel speaks on Scalia’s impacts and character.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief February 22, 2017
Panel speaks on Scalia’s impacts and character.

Protect foreign language classes

Johnathan Burkhardt/THE CHIMES
The cost of getting rid of small foreign language classes outweighs the cost of keeping them.
Jacqueline Lewis, Writer February 23, 2016
The cost of getting rid of small foreign language classes outweighs the cost of keeping them.

Step down from your social media platform

Illustration by Trevor Lunde/THE CHIMES
Take caution when using social media as a PSA soapbox for personal or political opinions.
Melanie Kim, Writer February 23, 2016
Take caution when using social media as a PSA soapbox for personal or political opinions.

Americans need details of the TPP

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Trans-Pacific Partnership lacks the necessary transparency.
Justin Yun, Writer November 3, 2015
Trans-Pacific Partnership lacks the necessary transparency.

Students must invest their time wisely

Photo courtesy of Zurich Lewis
Former Chimes opinions editor and current Cerritos College trustee Zurich Lewis shares lessons learned from the other side of college.
Zurich Lewis, Writer November 3, 2015
Former Chimes opinions editor and current Cerritos College trustee Zurich Lewis shares lessons learned from the other side of college.