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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Give stories the benefit of the doubt

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The “Lord of the Rings” orc controversy reveals a disturbing trend in our attitudes toward stories.
Brian Brooks, Freelance Writer • December 14, 2018

Speaking to the “Geek's Guide to the Galaxy” podcasters, science fiction writer Andrew Duncan reflected on a short story he had written in 2001 in which he told a sympathetic tale using J. R. R. Tolkien’s “orc” characters. It seems that the story was inspired by a subliminal racism he sensed...

Celebration enlightens perceptions

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Students engage with Hispanic Heritage Month.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer • September 19, 2017
Students engage with Hispanic Heritage Month.

Testimonies are significant in missions

Megan Fate Marshman explores John 4 and explains the importance of individuals’ stories. | Amanda Sakowski/THE CHIMES
Megan Fate Marshman explores John 4 and explains the importance of individuals’ stories.
Jehn Kubiak, Writer • March 10, 2016
Megan Fate Marshman explores John 4 and explains the importance of individuals’ stories.

International students experience alcohol differently

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Alcohol is commonplace in many international traditions experienced by students at Biola.
Anna Warner, Writer • December 8, 2015
Alcohol is commonplace in many international traditions experienced by students at Biola.