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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

TikTok’s emotional rollercoaster endangers users’ mental health

TikTok's emotional rollercoaster endangers users' mental health
TikTok negatively influences the mental health of young adults.
Lauren Good, Staff Writer September 21, 2022

TikTok is a social media platform where people from across the world share and view short form videos for entertainment, education, politics and business. After the global pandemic, the app has increased in popularity. In light of the worldwide increase of depression and anxiety, however, it is clear...

Library introduces text message notices

Library introduces text message notices
The automated system also lets students request information, renew materials and check the status of certain items.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor November 1, 2019

For a growing population of smartphone savvy patrons, the library now offers text message notifications. The library has partnered with Shoutbomb, a third-party vendor based in Northern California, to text courtesy messages to students who opt-in.  MOBILE ORDER After signing up for the service via...

Social media trivializes our lives

Photo Illustration by Eliana Park/ THE CHIMES
Facebook harms individual self-image and requires users to maintain a facade of happiness.
Justin Yun, Writer October 26, 2016
Facebook harms individual self-image and requires users to maintain a facade of happiness.