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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Millions receive federal loan relief

Millions receive federal loan relief
Former and continuing students will be eligible for partial, if not full, loan forgiveness.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief • September 2, 2022

On Aug. 26, the Biden Administration announced a three-part plan to provide loan forgiveness to millions of students and graduates around the country. According to Forbes, student debt totals an estimate of $1.75 trillion, attributed to around half the population.  The debt forgiveness plan will...

Student debt relief raises controversy

Student debt relief raises controversy
The proposed bill allows for significant debt relief for lower-income households.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor • September 2, 2022

The Biden-Harris administration recently proposed a bill that would relieve up to $10,000 of debt per borrower of federal aid, and up to $20,000 for recipients of Pell Grants.  The bill might face long legal battles to come into action, but the Biden-Harris administration promised that the relief will...

Politics Rundown: Truce declared in Tigray conflict

Politics Rundown: Truce declared in Tigray conflict
After over a year a truce is declared, Biden announces plan for new budget, and Ukraine enters fifth round of peace talks with Russia.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor • March 28, 2022

CEASEFIRE IN ETHIOPIA The Ethiopian federal government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front reached an agreement on March 25. According to The New York Times the ceasefire comes after 17 months of fighting in the Tigray region of Ethiopia.  They declared the truce in the interest of delivering...