opinions Archives - The Chimes

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

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

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

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

Panel speaks on Scalia’s impacts and character.

Christian Leonard, Writer • February 22, 2017

Panel speaks on Scalia’s impacts and character.

Protect foreign language classes

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

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

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

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.

Making people uncomfortable: The role of an opinions section

Conrad Frommelt, Opinions Editor for The Chimes, shares his hopes for the Opinions section to be a safe place for discussion and the pursuit of truth.

Conrad Frommelt, Writer • August 29, 2014

Conrad Frommelt, Opinions Editor for The Chimes, shares his hopes for the Opinions section to be a safe place for discussion and the pursuit of truth.