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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Mental health misconceptions among Christians need to be addressed

Mental health misconceptions among Christians need to be addressed
Stigma and a lack of understanding of mental health issues have caused harm to believers.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer September 18, 2019

Two weeks ago, Jarrid Wilson, an associate pastor at Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, California, died by suicide. Since then, the discussion of mental health among Christians has become more prominent than before. Two years before his death, Wilson was interviewed on a podcast hosted by the...

New food pantry to promote basic needs of students

Students can have to choose two between housing, books and food.
An upcoming survey will determine what percentage of students does not receive enough food.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 7, 2018

BiolaShares will launch a food pantry program later this month to help meet the needs of students uncertain whether they will find an adequate meal. FOOD INSECURITY The BiolaShares initiative addresses the issue of food insecurity, which refers to a situation in which a person feels doubtful they will...

Christian Clubbing: Club sings for Japanese suicide awareness

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Hope Rising helps students to share their concerns and pains regarding suicide.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief November 8, 2017
Hope Rising helps students to share their concerns and pains regarding suicide.

Spread awareness about mental illness

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Cultural barriers protect stigma surrounding depression.
Justin Yun, Writer May 10, 2017
Cultural barriers protect stigma surrounding depression.

Students should help the tortured artist

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Society needs to stop romanticizing the link between mental illness and artistic creativity.
Justin Yun, Writer March 15, 2017
Society needs to stop romanticizing the link between mental illness and artistic creativity.