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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Russian troop buildup sparks concern of invasion

Russian troop buildup sparks concern of invasion
Supreme Court hears arguments on abortion case and Senator Robert Dole dies.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief December 6, 2021

Between 95,000 and 100,000 Russian troops have amassed on the border between Russia and Ukraine, leading to warnings from the Biden administration that the Russian military may be planning to invade Ukraine as soon as 2022. United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. plans to react...

Alexei Navalny’s poisoning should cause Americans to examine themselves

Alexei Navalny’s poisoning should cause Americans to examine themselves
Americans should not live under the impression that the nation is exempt from government corruption, but instead be weary of it.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief December 2, 2020

The United States rings with freedom—there is no doubt about it. But, within our nationalistic society there is always room for corruption to breed. It is vital that, as Americans, we don’t let our patriotism blind us from even the slightest acts of government abuse. Alexei Navalny, a politician...

GSPD’s “Meet the Neighbors” event brings students together through cuisine

Students receive a variety of ethnic foods at GSPD's meet the neighbor event.
The weekend event represented global students, their culture and ushered community.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief October 7, 2019

Flags, both familiar and international, lined the Cafeteria Banquet Room. Students from every background gathered together in a place filled with a heavenly aroma—an aroma that carried the history of nations and cultures. Students were given the opportunity to bond over diverse cuisine at “Meet the...

Trump’s move on Golan Heights is a political victory

Trump’s move on Golan Heights is a political victory
Recognizing Israeli control over Golan Heights is a strategic political move by the Trump administration.
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor April 18, 2019

A few weeks ago, President Donald Trump recognized Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights. This resulted in a global backlash, led by France and Germany, but quickly supported by Russia, Iran, Turkey and Syria. Professor of history and Middle Eastern studies Judith Mendelsohn-Rood, urges us to...

Venezuela has become a real-life horror story

Venezuela has become a real-life horror story
Maduro’s communist rule has turned Venezuela upside down and caused havoc among its people.
Maria Weyne, News Editor March 25, 2019

Venezuela’s current state has shocked the world under President Nicolás Maduro’s rule. Within the past weeks, reports have surfaced of aid turned away, closed borders and the country being deprived of energy and water. Furthermore, the country has been exposed to a nasty political feud between Maduro...

Political isolation causes moral atrophy

Photo Courtesy of Adam Ferriss
We reflect as one year with Trump ends.
Jason Stephens, Writer November 8, 2017
We reflect as one year with Trump ends.

Embark on a quest for truth in a biased time

Embark on a quest for truth in a biased time
New allegations linking Trump with Russia hold no basis in fake news.
Christian Collett, Writer April 12, 2017
New allegations linking Trump with Russia hold no basis in fake news.

Americans should judge Snowden with caution

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NSA and Edward Snowden present compelling arguments in whistleblowing case.
Tim Seeberger, Writer September 20, 2016
NSA and Edward Snowden present compelling arguments in whistleblowing case.

Biola to host Special Olympics athletes

Biola to host Special Olympics athletes
Biola will house and feed Special Olympics athletes from Russia and Macau this summer.
Dakota Ball, Writer March 24, 2015
Biola will house and feed Special Olympics athletes from Russia and Macau this summer.