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The Chimes

Biola commemorates the 9/11 terrorist attacks

Biola commemorates the 9/11 terrorist attacks
America’s longest war is over but some experts fear a divided nation.
Caleb Jonker and Andi Basista September 10, 2021

Twenty years have passed since the horrific terror attacks led by Islamic extremist group Al-Qaeda. By the end of the day, nearly 3,000 people lost their lives. Nearly two decades later, Americans gather to mourn the loss of loved ones as the entire nation honors the victims of the attacks. However,...

The narrative around domestic terrorism must change

The narrative around domestic terrorism must change
A collective lack of seriousness surrounding domestic terrorism is dangerous in more ways than one.
Addison Freiheit, Staff Writer January 27, 2021

Within a period of two weeks, Nashville, Tennessee was bombed and the United States Capitol was stormed by enraged protestors. Despite numerous fatalities and the violent destruction of property on both accounts, officials hesitate to label either as domestic terrorism. It is this same hesitation that...

Christians should pursue the truth behind religious persecution

Christians should pursue the truth behind religious persecution
Christians must be globally minded and pray for the Uighur Muslims.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor February 5, 2020

Whenever I hear about religious persecution, I think of the days when the Nero and the Romans pursued early Christians or of Scottish martyrs being tied to a tree and drowned in rivers for their faith. While we all know that religious persecution is still a problem, we often do not know how bad persecution...

Columnists should not hesitate to condemn terrorists

Columnists should not hesitate to condemn terrorists
An unhealthy level of disdain for President Trump can lead to an un-American mindset.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer November 6, 2019

Whether it is President Donald Trump’s outrageous and unnecessary tweets, childish name-calling or high-level of arrogance, there’s no question he has a fair share of imperfections. While it is alright to not like him, some people have taken it to the extreme.  Last week, Abu Bakhr al-Baghdadi,...

Social media instigates chaos

Social media instigates chaos
The social media ban in Sri Lanka shows growing distrust in social media sites.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor May 3, 2019

While Americans awoke to attend Easter sunrise services, watching children fill baskets with eggs and sitting down to eat lunch with their families, three Christian churches and three hotels in Sri Lanka were targeted in a series of terrorist bombings. The church bombings were carried out during Easter...

America wages war of terror

Illustration by Trevor Lunde/THE CHIMES
Fear of the unknown permeates through American culture.
Tim Seeberger, Writer March 22, 2016
Fear of the unknown permeates through American culture.

Defend our faith and our right to faith

Tomber Su/THE CHIMES
Scrutinize ideology, but generalizing lead to more strife.
Jacqueline Lewis, Writer March 22, 2016
Scrutinize ideology, but generalizing lead to more strife.

To Paris: From New York with love, empathy and art

To Paris: From New York with love, empathy and art
U.S. city scarred by terror clings to creativity and beauty alongside Paris.
Hannah Wagner, Writer December 1, 2015
U.S. city scarred by terror clings to creativity and beauty alongside Paris.

Understand ISIS from the big picture

Infographic by Emily Hayashida/THE CHIMES
Jacqueline Lewis gives context of ISIS’s origins and argues for the importance of understanding the group.
Jacqueline Lewis, Writer November 10, 2015
Jacqueline Lewis gives context of ISIS’s origins and argues for the importance of understanding the group.

Put people before borders

Illustration by Emily Hayashida/THE CHIMES
The Syrian refugee crisis raises questions regarding the nature of borders and their role in crises.
Justin Yun, Writer September 22, 2015
The Syrian refugee crisis raises questions regarding the nature of borders and their role in crises.