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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...

“Stop Asian Hate” is not getting pushback—is that a problem?

“Stop Asian Hate" is not getting pushback—is that a problem?
There are underlying implications surrounding the absence of a reactionary movement.
Thecla Li, Managing Editor April 16, 2021

Multiple innocent Black people were killed during the summer of 2020, igniting not only the Black Lives Matter movement but also a rebuttal-turned-rival campaign: "All Lives Matter." Fast forward to March 2021, and a new racial fight has gained traction—this time fighting the myriad of violent hate...

The talks of relevant issues and politics in chapels help equip students

Calvary Chapel will undergo artistic renovations this summer.
References to Black Lives Matter and protests connected to scriptures show a Christian perspective.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2020

A policy on the Biola Spiritual Development page states that the intentions of chapels are to worship and educate the Biola community on relevant issues in a spiritual way. Recent chapels have come to prove that Biola does educate students about issues, but the student body has begun to complain that...

Psychologist stresses importance of resolving social conflict

A photo of Jonathan Haidt
Jonathan Haidt gives inspiring lecture about resolving social conflict on college campuses.
John Kay, Freelance Writer March 22, 2018

As Jonathan Haidt, a prominent social psychologist, walked towards the stage to discuss his newest book, “The Coddling of the American Mind,” the packed crowd seated in Sutherland Auditorium felt a sense of uncertainty. This event gave new ground for both Haidt and Biola in seeking to understand...

Closing the divide with covenants

Caleb Raney/THE CHIMES
Famous social critic Os Guinness speaks to campus.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) September 26, 2017
Famous social critic Os Guinness speaks to campus.

Keep controversy alive

Anastasia Waltschew/THE CHIMES
Biola’s past can educate students about its future.
Tim Seeberger, Writer March 14, 2016
Biola’s past can educate students about its future.

Art Goghs with everything

Marika Adamopoulos/THE CHIMES
Although many see the study of art as impractical, it actually teaches about a variety of subjects.
Adrianna Coe, Writer December 8, 2015
Although many see the study of art as impractical, it actually teaches about a variety of subjects.

Christians overlook trans issues

Illustration by Jessica Byrd/THE CHIMES
The Christian must consider trans issues by staying informed and looking to Scripture.
Jacqueline Lewis, Writer September 15, 2015
The Christian must consider trans issues by staying informed and looking to Scripture.