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The Chimes

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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Biola’s political bubble makes for minimal political discussion

Biola’s political bubble makes for minimal political discussion
An openness to political diversity is a sure way to pop the bubble.
Lauren Vander Tuig, Staff Writer September 22, 2021

Biola University values diversity. However, political beliefs are often neglected in the university’s statement. At a private Christian university, it is assumed that most of the population leans conservatively. When it comes to politics, 51% of Republicans have spiritual convictions that qualify them...

We should reflect on George H.W. Bush’s civility in bi-partisan politics

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We should take time to consider our former president’s legacy.
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor December 7, 2018

The office of the president is one of the most powerful political offices in the history of the world because the United States is one of the most powerful nations in the history of the world. And when an American citizen assumes the title and powers of that office, they come face-to-face with life’s...

Disagreements at college require respect

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A line between disagreement and creating public examples must be respected.
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor December 4, 2018

Behind every closed door, a professor can be a professor. They can joke about that one student who makes them want to rip the hair out of their head, or complain about the colleague that seems to add salt to the wound of every hard day. Students can empathize. Either we are that student who walks out...

Courage is the proper response to disagreement

Courage is the proper response to disagreement
Choosing how to respond to diverse points of view matters.
Eric Nimmo, Freelance Writer April 24, 2018

Whenever we are presented with a challenging idea, we must choose how we respond. In other words, we must understand how we disagree. Beginning in antiquity and progressing to the classical era, courage has been thought of as a virtue—and it should be. C.S. Lewis describes courage as the virtue necessary...

Billy Graham rule proves beneficial for marriage

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Vice President Mike Pence effectively use rule to subvert temptations.
Lucas Weaver, Writer April 26, 2017
Vice President Mike Pence effectively use rule to subvert temptations.