The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Gun violence is the result of a violent culture

Residents of Dayton, Ohio hold a vigil for victims of the Dayton shooting that occurred last August.
By justifying violence in American culture, the U.S. devalues human lives.
Amanda Frese, Opinions Editor • September 4, 2019

Another mass shooting. Another comment from politicians and media about gun control. Another Twitter response. Everyone forgets. Nothing changes. Another mass shooting. Unfortunately, despite constant conversation about gun control and reform in the United States, on Aug. 31 a drive-by shooting spree...

The Force unleashed at Biola

Jason Lin/THE CHIMES
Students celebrate Star Wars Day with trivia, art and music.
Daisy Gonzalez, Writer • May 10, 2017
Students celebrate Star Wars Day with trivia, art and music.

Defenders plan to increase awareness

Defenders plan to increase awareness
Problematic misconceptions regarding provided services lead to persistent pushback.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer • March 1, 2017
Problematic misconceptions regarding provided services lead to persistent pushback.

Consider alternatives to funding a false gospel

flickr.com
Professor Thaddeus Williams challenges the notion that Christians cannot care about both supporting women’s health and defunding Planned Parenthood.
Thaddeus Williams, Writer • November 3, 2015
Professor Thaddeus Williams challenges the notion that Christians cannot care about both supporting women’s health and defunding Planned Parenthood.

Clubs help students defend life

James Lopez, a graduate student of philosophy, and the visionary behind Biola’s chapter, first heard about the club while attending a student seminar at Princeton University. | John Uy/THE CHIMES
Biola Anscombe Society promotes “sexual integrity” on campus.
Kaelyn Timmins, Writer • October 14, 2015
Biola Anscombe Society promotes “sexual integrity” on campus.

Events raise awareness of abortion

Molli Kaptein/THE CHIMES
The Sanctity of Life club raises awareness on abortion through a film showing and a visual display on Metzger Lawn of the daily number of abortions.
Jenna Kubiak, Writer • May 13, 2015
The Sanctity of Life club raises awareness on abortion through a film showing and a visual display on Metzger Lawn of the daily number of abortions.

Controversial conversations

Controversial conversations
Biola’s Sanctity of Life club looks to host Genocide Awareness Project’s pro-life display on campus in an effort to educate students on abortion.
Jenna Schmidt, Writer • April 15, 2015
Biola’s Sanctity of Life club looks to host Genocide Awareness Project’s pro-life display on campus in an effort to educate students on abortion.