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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Texas needs our help—not bootstraps

A fountain froze over on the campus of Baylor University in Waco, Texas.
This disaster gives us a much-needed lesson in healthy interdependence.
Evana Upshaw, Opinions Editor February 22, 2021

Texans have been facing dire circumstances this month as a result of an unusual winter storm that has left millions without power and clean water. At least 58 people have died. As the storm runs its course, we should be banding together to help them out of this crisis—not making fun of Texans for problems...

Reparations are not the way to atone for slavery

Reparations are not the way to atone for slavery
Two hundred years of slavery will not be cured by writing a check.
Brian Brooks, Freelance Writer April 22, 2019

Last week, Sen. Cory Booker and Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee introduced companion bills to both houses of Congress designed to establish a national task force to address the issue of slavery reparations. In a statement to the press, Sen. Booker stated their hope was that the legislation would “finally begin...

Walk for Freedom seeks to bring awareness to human trafficking

Abolish slavery everywhere, forever; walk for freedom
This modern slavery protest brings a voice to the voiceless.
Pierce Singgih, Editor-in-Chief (Fall 2019) October 17, 2018

A21 is an Australian non-profit organization that focuses on ending modern slavery. This Saturday, it is hosting the Walk For Freedom in Santa Ana, California, as part of worldwide protest to spread awareness for human trafficking and to let those caught in slavery know that people stand with them in...

The flag and the lynching tree

Photo Illustration by Caleb Raney/THE CHIMES
Reflections on patriotism and violence: A response to “Christians should stand for the flag.”
Jason Stephens, Writer October 10, 2017
Reflections on patriotism and violence: A response to “Christians should stand for the flag.”

Irish evangelism sets example

The tactics and dedication of Saint Patrick motivate and inspire modern missionaries.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer March 21, 2017
The tactics and dedication of Saint Patrick motivate and inspire modern missionaries.

Praise Through The Wordplay

Prayer Through Poetry provides students the ability to creatively experience their grand Creator.   |   Jacob Knopf/ THE CHIMES
Prayer Through Poetry provides students the ability to creatively experience their grand Creator.
Joseph Lyons, Writer October 17, 2016
Prayer Through Poetry provides students the ability to creatively experience their grand Creator.

New $20 bill cheapens an American heroine

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Harriet Tubman deserves more honor than simply putting her face on a piece of currency.
Justin Yun, Writer May 3, 2016
Harriet Tubman deserves more honor than simply putting her face on a piece of currency.

Prison labor mirrors Jim Crows

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Cheap work from inmates creates a new type of slavery.
Justin Yun, Writer November 10, 2015
Cheap work from inmates creates a new type of slavery.

A21 organization, students walk on a mission

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Students from Biola’s Do Something club walk to raise awareness for human trafficking.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer October 20, 2015
Students from Biola’s Do Something club walk to raise awareness for human trafficking.