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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Student Development takes closer look at anxiety and depression

Photoillustration by Rafik Abousoliman / THE CHIMES
With a national increase of mental health issues, the department launches a new committee to support students.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief October 18, 2018

This is part three of a three-part series on mental health. Parts one and two can be found here and here. This story was originally published in print on Oct. 18, 2018. As the dean of Student Wellness, Lisa Igram sometimes meets with students feeling depressed, anxious or lonely. Many times, she says,...

For the chief of Campus Safety, student mental health is personal

Campus Safety Chief John Ojeisekhoba stands next to his late nephew, Moses Sambo
With the memory of his nephew in mind, Chief John Ojeisekhoba announces partnership with the LASD.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief October 16, 2018

This is part two of a three-part series on mental health. Part one can be found here. Part three will be published in print and online on Thursday, Oct. 18. Moses Sambo loved to be around people. He was kind, goofy and enjoyed jokes. Standing just taller than his uncle, Campus Safety Chief John...

Ohio judge removes custody of transgender teenager from parents

Ohio judge removes custody of transgender teenager from parents
Court ruling transforms a parental protection into a state authority.
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor March 6, 2018

Recently, Ohio Hamilton County judge Silvia Hendon ruled against religious freedom and parental rights. She handed custody of a 17-year-old transgender teenager to the grandparents after the parents refused to endorse hormone therapy. The judge described the situation as “gut-wrenching” and expressed...

13 Reasons for wariness

Thecla Li/THE CHIMES
How renewal of the hit show’s contract affects suicide awareness month.
Ashley Brimmage, Writer October 5, 2017
How renewal of the hit show’s contract affects suicide awareness month.

Biola fights for suicide prevention

Jessica Goddard/THE CHIMES
Residence Life, Student Care, and the Biola Counseling Center share their procedures for mental illness.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) September 26, 2017
Residence Life, Student Care, and the Biola Counseling Center share their procedures for mental illness.

Students should help the tortured artist

Maddi Seyfarth/THE CHIMES
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.