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The Chimes

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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Apathy towards injustice is unjust

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Biolans must stop denying the issue of racism at hand and help one another grow as a community.
Tim Seeberger, Writer April 26, 2016
Biolans must stop denying the issue of racism at hand and help one another grow as a community.

The disempowered and isolated vote for Trump

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Economic disenfranchisement and insecurity pushes members of the working class to support Trump.
Justin Yun, Writer April 19, 2016
Economic disenfranchisement and insecurity pushes members of the working class to support Trump.

Love no matter what

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We must take action in loving our “enemies” rather than simply talking about reconciliation.
President Barry Corey, Writer March 8, 2016
We must take action in loving our “enemies” rather than simply talking about reconciliation.

How Chris rocked the Oscars boat

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Chris Rock’s 10 minute monologue addressed structural racism in the best way possible.
Tim Seeberger, Writer March 1, 2016
Chris Rock’s 10 minute monologue addressed structural racism in the best way possible.

Heal racial trauma with reconciliation

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Structural racism requires the dismantling of oppressive power systems.
Justin Yun, Writer February 23, 2016
Structural racism requires the dismantling of oppressive power systems.

Fear not the hard topics

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Biolans must have the courage to talk about aspects of our campus that do not paint us in a good light.
Nicole Foy, Writer October 6, 2015
Biolans must have the courage to talk about aspects of our campus that do not paint us in a good light.

Kendrick Lamar’s conflicted conscience

Kendrick Lamar’s conflicted conscience
The Los Angeles rapper struggles with the racially tense world around him in “To Pimp A Butterfly”
Tyler Davis, Writer March 17, 2015
The Los Angeles rapper struggles with the racially tense world around him in “To Pimp A Butterfly”

10 hours of walking

10 hours of walking
The conversation about respecting women as more than sexual objects which began on YouTube has practical applications to the Biola campus.
Sophia Dammann, Writer November 11, 2014
The conversation about respecting women as more than sexual objects which began on YouTube has practical applications to the Biola campus.

A global perspective on the race discussion

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Heather Spradley reflects on racial tensions around the world, and commends Americans for their willingness to embrace diversity.
Heather Spradley, Writer November 3, 2014
Heather Spradley reflects on racial tensions around the world, and commends Americans for their willingness to embrace diversity.

Dear White People and the shiny, new racism

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Weaving biting satire with thought provoking questions, "Dear White People" examines the pressures, stereotypes and contradictions of black identity and white guilt.
David Vendrell, Writer October 21, 2014
Weaving biting satire with thought provoking questions, "Dear White People" examines the pressures, stereotypes and contradictions of black identity and white guilt.

Confessions of an accidental racist

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Conrad Frommelt considers what it means to be racially ignorant.
Conrad Frommelt, Writer September 1, 2014
Conrad Frommelt considers what it means to be racially ignorant.