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China’s president faces backlash over COVID-19 restrictions

U.S. House of Representatives moves to deter rail strikes.

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief • December 1, 2022

Xi Jinping faces backlash as protesters in China and the U.S. decry Xi's “zero COVID” strategy that he is enforcing in China. This strategy imposes strict restrictions, even going as far as denying entrance to tourists. The strategy has led to multiple demonstrations that have made their way...

Protesters rightly fight against extreme dynamic COVID-zero policy in China

Chinese citizens protest against strict coronavirus lockdown measures.

Lauren Good, Staff Writer • November 29, 2022

Since the COVID-19 breakout in China in December 2019, China and many countries have taken immediate action to eliminate the virus through rules and regulations. China has continued to fight the virus by expanding their intense lockdown policies. Rising cases in China sparked an elimination strategy,...

“Stop Asian Hate” is not getting pushback—is that a problem?

There are underlying implications surrounding the absence of a reactionary movement.

Thecla Li, Managing Editor • April 16, 2021

Multiple innocent Black people were killed during the summer of 2020, igniting not only the Black Lives Matter movement but also a rebuttal-turned-rival campaign: "All Lives Matter." Fast forward to March 2021, and a new racial fight has gained traction—this time fighting the myriad of violent hate...

Students respond to the “Mulan” boycotts

The live-action edition of a Disney classic has brought nothing but controversy and questions.

Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor • September 17, 2020

Boycotts, politics and culture have been buzzwords surrounding the live-action remake of “Mulan” for over a year. Released on Sept. 4, “Mulan” has received a lot of attention, and the majority of it has not been positive. The issues surrounding the film have sparked questions for students and...

Protests across the states reveal it might be time to slowly lift restrictions

Economic struggles and decline of mental health show that quarantine season may be coming to an end.

Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor • April 28, 2020

Empty parking lots. Dark buildings. Solitary cars stopped at an intersection. Lines outside grocery stores. Across the nation, this is our new normal. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the lives of every American. Many unhappy residents have begun to protest the stay-at-home orders. Some have had to...

Young people should fight climate change

Youth climate change protests remind people to take care of creation.

Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor • October 4, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 3, 2019). The Mont Blanc glacier is about to collapse. The sea levels are rising at an unprecedented and alarming rate. Coral reefs are dying in the ocean because of warming temperatures. These are a few of the events occurring around the world that...

Hong Kong protests hit home for Biola community

7,250 miles away, Hong Kong’s political unrest stirs up fears for global students.

Brittany Ung, Web Editor • September 21, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Sept. 19, 2019). Kelly Pun, a junior communication sciences and disorders student, sat in a Hong Kong restaurant with her family. As they ate, a man walked by with a long bamboo stick––like the scaffolding that holds up construction projects. Her...

America must consider involvement in Hong Kong

The United States should fight for Hong Kong’s freedom by passing a bill that holds Chinese officials accountable for abuses of power.

Amanda Frese, Managing Editor • September 9, 2019

“Oh, say can you see,” sang protesters in Hong Kong, with signs that read “Fight for our city, stand with Hong Kong” as they marched on Sept. 8 near the U.S. consulate in the Central district of Hong Kong. According to The Guardian, protesters urged American officials to pass the Hong Kong Human...