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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Racial preference should not determine Supreme Court justice nominees

Racial preference should not determine Supreme Court justice nominees
Biden neglects other nominees because of gender and race.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor • February 4, 2022

After 27 years of service, Justice Stephen Breyer announced his impending retirement from the Supreme Court. The 83-year-old liberal justice faced pressure from the left to retire while the Democrats maintain power in the White House and Senate, NBC reports.  Even before Breyer’s retirement announcement,...

Is there a red wave on the horizon?

Is there a red wave on the horizon?
Virginia was a blue state last year—it turned red last week.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor • November 10, 2021

Most Americans are not politically extreme. However, when reading mainstream media or during passionate debates with family members who refuse to listen to other perspectives, politics can seem extreme. The past few years were particularly politically polarizing—from presidential candidates to pandemic...

Morality sought sans belief

Illustration by Nicole Landon/THE CHIMES
Where purpose meets the world’s cry for Christ.
Ashley Brimmage, Writer • October 31, 2017
Where purpose meets the world’s cry for Christ.

Election provokes emotional response

Maddi Seyfarth/ THE CHIMES
After Trump becomes president-elect, students share their reactions.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer • November 17, 2016
After Trump becomes president-elect, students share their reactions.

Students pursue a home church

Infographic by Tony Flores/ THE CHIMES
Research shows that people looking for a new church search for quality of sermons and warm welcomes.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer • September 14, 2016
Research shows that people looking for a new church search for quality of sermons and warm welcomes.

Spanish program restructures curriculum

Johnathan Burkhardt/THE CHIMES
While Spanish speakers decrease in the Los Angeles community, Biola’s Spanish program continues to grow.
Jana Eller, Office Manager • May 11, 2016
While Spanish speakers decrease in the Los Angeles community, Biola’s Spanish program continues to grow.

Science courses guide conversation

Marika Adamopoulos/THE CHIMES
Science and religion topics prepare students for discussions outside of Biola.
Alondra Urizar, Writer • November 17, 2015
Science and religion topics prepare students for discussions outside of Biola.

Student majority avoids online dating

Infographic by Emily Hayashida/THE CHIMES
A Chimes survey conducted on campus reveals roughly two-thirds of students have never used an online dating platform.
Alondra Urizar, Writer • October 28, 2015
A Chimes survey conducted on campus reveals roughly two-thirds of students have never used an online dating platform.

Asians to surpass Latinos

Infographic by Emily Hayashida/THE CHIMES
A Pew Research study predicts Asian immigrant population to exceed that of Latinos.
Jocelyn Meza, Writer • October 20, 2015
A Pew Research study predicts Asian immigrant population to exceed that of Latinos.