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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

TMZ showed insensitivity toward Kobe’s family

TMZ showed insensitivity toward Kobe’s family
TMZ broke the news of the fatal helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and daughter Gigi before informing the family of the horrific news.
Andi Basista, News Editor January 27, 2020

On Jan. 26 at 11:24 a.m., TMZ blasted the basketball world with breaking news—Kobe Bryant died at the age of 41 in a helicopter crash alongside his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna “Gigi” Bryant. The news outlet did not wait to notify Bryant’s family before going public with the information, nor...

Los Angeles reels from death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant

Los Angeles reels from death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant
The five-time national champion died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas on Sunday morning.
Andi Basista, News Editor January 26, 2020

Yesterday, Lebron James of the Los Angeles Lakers passed up Kobe Bryant on the all-time scoring list, becoming the third-highest scorer in league history at 33,644. Bryant, the face of the Lakers franchise for 20 years, responded with a tweet expressing humbled respect, in what was a celebratory moment...

DBC goes viral for selfie and serenade

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Students react to Corey’s encounter with Justin Bieber.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) January 17, 2019

On the morning of Jan. 3, phones of Biola students and alumni alike started buzzing and lighting up with notifications. President Barry Corey had just gone viral for doing something that he is well-known for on his school’s campus—taking a selfie. Outside the Montage Hotel in Beverly Hills, paparazzi...