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The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Tyre Nichols, Black History Month and Biola

A demonstrator at the Ohio State House in Columbus, Ohio protests Tyre Nichols's death.
There is space to mourn Nichols's death as well as celebrate Black history.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief • February 10, 2023

One of the first things one sees after clicking on the “MasterPieces” tab of Tyre Nichols’s photography website is a snapshot of a crowded Beale Street illuminated by neon signs and bursting with life. The brightly lit thoroughfare teeming with people is an eye-catching juxtaposition with another...

Responding to Thousand Oaks’ tragedy, California fires and the problem of pain

Responding to Thousand Oaks’ tragedy, California fires and the problem of pain
The Christian response to recent episodes of gun violence and natural disaster should be one of active empathy.
Lily Journey, Freelance Writer • November 13, 2018

The casualties from both Pennsylvania’s Tree of Life Synagogue massacre just two weeks ago and Wednesday night’s shooting spree at Thousand Oaks’ Borderline Bar & Grill has reached an astounding 23 deaths. Pittsburgh’s synagogue shooting was just the first shock wave, and news of California’s...

C.S. Lewis’ pain teaches Christians true love

C.S. Lewis’ pain teaches Christians true love
C.S. Lewis’ mourning teaches Christians what we should love in friendship.
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor • April 11, 2018

After his wife’s death, C.S. Lewis stumbled through grief and sorrow. Why is God so present in our joys, yet so absent in our pain? When we run to God with gratitude and praise, we are received with open arms. But run to him in desperation and we are met with a door to the face—the sound of locking...

Suffering demands study

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Psychology professor Liz Hall exposes the truth behind Christian suffering.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer • February 21, 2017
Psychology professor Liz Hall exposes the truth behind Christian suffering.

Space to endure brokenness together

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Biola Broken strives to provide a space for students to acknowledge their brokenness and ways to cope with issues.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer • May 10, 2016
Biola Broken strives to provide a space for students to acknowledge their brokenness and ways to cope with issues.

Between the lines of the Baltimore riots

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There is more than meets the eye about the unrest in America.
Aundrea Paxton, Writer • May 11, 2015
There is more than meets the eye about the unrest in America.

Courageous living

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Although Brittany Maynard’s assisted suicide represents a kind of courage, living through painful circumstances can result in unforeseen benefits.
Chimes Staff, Writer • November 12, 2014
Although Brittany Maynard’s assisted suicide represents a kind of courage, living through painful circumstances can result in unforeseen benefits.