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The Chimes

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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Senate should not confirm Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson

Senate should not confirm Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson
Jackson has a history of dealing lightly with felons and court packing.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor March 28, 2022

When Justice Stephen Breyer announced his retirement from the Supreme Court, debate sparked over his replacement.  President Joe Biden explained his intention to nominate a Black woman for the position, which led to concerns over racial preference. After searching for an appropriate fit, Biden nominated...

Rittenhouse and Arbery both found justice

Rittenhouse and Arbery both found justice
Juries ruled that Rittenhouse acted in self-defense and Arbery’s killers were convicted of murder.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor November 29, 2021

On Thanksgiving eve, the nation anticipated the verdicts of two high profile cases. While the two cases differed in many ways, they were united in their alleged ties to white supremacy, Black Lives Matter and the justice system.  In addition to the natural complexities in each case, the media’s...

Taiwan must stand against Chinese aggression

Taiwan must stand against Chinese aggression
Americans should support Taiwan’s fight for freedom.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor October 22, 2021

Taiwan is feeling the birth pains of independence. Over the past few years, they have grown in their pursuit of freedom from Chinese rule. Officially, Taiwan is a Chinese territory, however, its people are ready to take the first steps toward sovereignty.  The United States has supplied special operations...

The border crisis has gotten out of hand

The border crisis has gotten out of hand
Lives are at stake when immigration is left unchecked.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor April 3, 2021

As young adults, both of my parents crossed the Atlantic to a nation ripe with opportunity—the United States—with a blend of excitement, uncertainty, and hope. This nation is built on immigration, people who have come from all four corners of the world seeking a better life. It is not an easy journey,...

It is time to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom

It is time to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom
Why California’s “do as I say, not as I do” governor needs to go.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor March 12, 2021

Lately, the Golden State has been looking a little rusty. With one of the nation’s highest homelessness rates, poor forest management and climate change threatening home safety, not to mention strict COVID-19 stay-at-home orders and curfews, many residents are upset and frustrated with the way Gov....