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The Chimes

Politics Rundown: Russian advance continues, Title 42 comes to an end

Politics Rundown: Russian advance continues, Title 42 comes to an end
As Russia turns to the east Ukrainians at the border seek refuge in America, while COVID-19 restrictions ease.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor April 18, 2022

RUSSIAN ADVANCE TURNS TO EASTERN UKRAINE Conflict continues in Ukraine as Russian troops move east following the largest missile strike on Ukraine in weeks, according to The New York Times. On April 18, Ukraine was attacked by Russia on a 300-mile stretch.  The front, some of which near the Polish...

Politics Rundown: Private citizens apply to sponsor Afghan refugees

Politics Rundown: Private citizens apply to sponsor Afghan refugees
Biden lays out plan to link refugee families with communities.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief October 26, 2021

The Biden administration unveiled the new Sponsor Circle Program designed to train Americans who apply to sponsor Afghan refugees. Under this plan, the State Department certifies groups of at least five adults after they successfully pass knowledge and background checks, present a refugee welcome plan...

Mature faith requires understanding pain

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As Christians, students should have their hearts broken by the struggles of the oppressed people in this world.
Justin Yun, Writer May 3, 2017
As Christians, students should have their hearts broken by the struggles of the oppressed people in this world.

A rethinking of the “least of these”

Pastor Benji takes an in-depth look at how we understand the “least of these” and global awareness.   |   Amelia Mowry/THE CHIMES
Pastor Benji takes an in-depth look at how we understand the “least of these” and global awareness.
March 14, 2017
Pastor Benji takes an in-depth look at how we understand the “least of these” and global awareness.

Silenced voices: International Women’s Day

Courtesy of Morgan Mitchell
On this day, we remember the women around the world who were and are silenced and oppressed.
Morgan Mitchell, Writer March 8, 2017
On this day, we remember the women around the world who were and are silenced and oppressed.

Immigration executive order explained

Trump works to place restrictions on immigration into the United States.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer February 14, 2017
Trump works to place restrictions on immigration into the United States.

Samaritan’s Purse holds discussion

Jana Eller/ THE CHIMES
A representative spoke on the trauma in Liberia and South Sudan.
Jana Eller, Office Manager November 16, 2016
A representative spoke on the trauma in Liberia and South Sudan.

Do more than accept refugees, provide for them

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America must bring the debate to a practical level and do what they can to help.
Kristen M. Smith, Writer April 12, 2016
America must bring the debate to a practical level and do what they can to help.

Students help Syrian refugees

Becky Mitchell/THE CHIMES
The Love Isa Campaign expresses love and support to Syrian refugees.
Kaelyn Timmins, Writer December 9, 2015
The Love Isa Campaign expresses love and support to Syrian refugees.

Modern pilgrims seek new world

Illustration by Trevor Lunde/THE CHIMES
Chaldean refugees flee from persecution and make America their new home.
Karalyn Degraffenreed, Writer November 4, 2015
Chaldean refugees flee from persecution and make America their new home.

Put people before borders

Illustration by Emily Hayashida/THE CHIMES
The Syrian refugee crisis raises questions regarding the nature of borders and their role in crises.
Justin Yun, Writer September 22, 2015
The Syrian refugee crisis raises questions regarding the nature of borders and their role in crises.