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The Chimes

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The Chimes

“Roma” should have won Best Picture

“Roma” should have won Best Picture
The 91st Academy Awards left audiences and filmmakers disappointed.
Jasmyne Bell, Freelance Writer February 28, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 28, 2019). Shock and confusion filled the Dolby Theater on Sunday night when the Academy Award for Best Picture went to “Green Book.” Spike Lee, who was also in the running for the Oscar for his BlacKkKlansman, was even seen trying to storm...

Embrace unity by embracing the classics

Embrace unity by embracing the classics
Forsaking the Western literary canon will leave our culture disunified and confused.
Brian Brooks, Freelance Writer November 20, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Nov. 15, 2018. Students at the University of Pennsylvania set off a controversy in 2016 when they removed a prominent portrait of William Shakespeare in their English building and replaced it with a portrait of  Audre Lorde, a black, feminist poet. The...

Professors discuss social justice in light of the Gospel

Professors discuss social justice in light of the Gospel
Faculty members attempt to model healthy disagreements for students.
Jessica Brest, Freelance Writer October 8, 2018

Sociology professor Brad Christerson and biblical and theological studies professor Thaddeus Williams publicly discussed their differing viewpoints on how Christians should approach social justice in light of the Gospel on Oct. 3. President Barry Corey started these Duologues in the spring semester...

The challenge of maintaining diversity at Harvard

Three Asian-American protesters hold signs: "No More Racial Quota" "Help poor students, regardless their races"
Despite a setback in court for Harvard, there still may be a middle ground for both sides to consider.
Koppany Jordan, Freelance Writer September 5, 2018

Last Thursday, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that it had filed court documents siding with Students for Fair Admissions, a group that includes more than a dozen Asian-American students who were denied admission by Harvard University. This was the latest development in a lawsuit the group...

Pastor urges unity on 50th anniversary of MLK’s death

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Chris Brooks gives rousing service dedicated to remembering MLK and racial reconciliation.
John Kay, Freelance Writer April 4, 2018

In honor of the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s death, Evangel Ministries pastor Chris Brooks’ opening remarks on how to change a nation set the tone for the university’s last Community Chapel of the semester. KING AND THE TRUTH IN A DIVIDED NATION “We don’t live to be...

Culture strips church of identity

Culture strips church of identity
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor March 13, 2018

Over spring break, B Street Theatre opened a new season featuring the play "Gandhi!", a story about a middle school boy in detention who must read Gandhi's autobiography. In each passing scene, Monhondus begins to delight in the lessons of his people’s ancestor. The play climaxes with Monhondus...

“I am” highlights race problems

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Students gather to watch film that discusses multiracial identity.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer November 9, 2017
Students gather to watch film that discusses multiracial identity.

The Holy Spirit pursues reconciliation

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God calls the church to faithfully step into hard conversations.
Jana Eller, Office Manager October 11, 2017
God calls the church to faithfully step into hard conversations.

A place for us

The television side of Hollywood needs to grow in diversity and reflect the world around us.
Jonathan Mull, Writer October 4, 2017
The television side of Hollywood needs to grow in diversity and reflect the world around us.

Spread awareness about mental illness

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Cultural barriers protect stigma surrounding depression.
Justin Yun, Writer May 10, 2017
Cultural barriers protect stigma surrounding depression.

“Diversity talk” is no longer effective

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The over-emphasis of ethnic diversity does not effectively combat racism.
Jackson Reese, Writer March 29, 2017
The over-emphasis of ethnic diversity does not effectively combat racism.

SCORR addresses the breach

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Students respond to conversations regarding racial tensions and reconciliation.
Jana Eller, Office Manager February 21, 2017
Students respond to conversations regarding racial tensions and reconciliation.