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The Chimes

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The Chimes

The language of rape culture normalizes violence

Using passive voice when referring to sexual assault focuses on victims rather than on their abusers.
Using passive language to discuss sexual violence shifts attention from abusers. 
Lauren Good, Staff Writer February 22, 2023

Society has become more aware of violence against women in recent years due to the rise of feminism and the Me Too movement. Oftentimes, the language surrounding the topic is commonly expressed by how many women are killed, raped and assaulted by men. This use of passive voice, in which the result of...

SGA Rundown: Senators vote against new proposal

SGA Rundown: Senators vote against new proposal
Senators discussed updating Sandy Hough’s title as Dean of Community Life.
Jayne Bickford, Staff Writer October 15, 2020

The Student Government Association met via Zoom Thursday afternoon to discuss updates from Dean of Community Life Sandy Hough, vote on a new constitution proposal and take part in a diversity training with Chief Diversity Office, Tamra Malone.  WHAT’S NEW FOR SGA Since the Title IX regulation changed...

Christian Clubbing: KCM holds seminar on biblical role of men

Members of the Koinonia Campus Mission Club listen to speakers discuss the importance of intentionality, community and discipline for Christian males. Students also asked the speakers questions during the event.
Speakers promote intentional reading of Scripture and condemn sexual harassment.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief February 13, 2018

The Koinonia Campus Mission Club held a seminar on biblical manhood which encouraged students to pursue a deeper understanding of the Bible and spoke against sexual harassment of women. UNDERSTANDING WEAKNESS The seminar began with a brief presentation listing several biblical characteristics for...

Professional women impart wisdom

Woven conference table
Woven Conference addresses relevant topics while emphasizing faith in the workplace.
Jessica Goddard, Features Editor February 6, 2018

Andrew’s Banquet Hall, immaculately decorated in purple, filled with the scent of coffee and bagels while over 100 women and a few men entered to attend the fourth Woven Conference on Feb. 4, the largest one since it’s beginning. THE SPEAKERS “I think we had about 80 girls last year and we...

Student Development takes steps towards equity

Jessica Goddard/THE CHIMES
Dawn White shares her vision for Title IX on campus.
Jana Eller, Office Manager November 2, 2017
Dawn White shares her vision for Title IX on campus.

Hollywood’s hidden hurt

Photo Courtesy of Hayden Warner
Faculty and students share opinions regarding the Weinstein sexual assault allegations.
Jessica Goddard, Writer October 25, 2017
Faculty and students share opinions regarding the Weinstein sexual assault allegations.