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The Chimes

The minimum wage debate is complicated

The minimum wage debate is complicated
There are benefits and drawbacks to raising the minimum wage.
Evana Upshaw and Addison Freiheit February 17, 2021

Debates surrounding the idea of raising the minimum wage have recently come to the forefront of the political scene with the election of President Joe Biden, who has promised to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour. House Democrats, though somewhat divided on the matter, are including the raise...

‘Heroes Fund’ could be the hero essential workers need

‘Heroes Fund’ could be the hero essential workers need
Senate’s premium pay proposal is a step toward treating essential workers right.
Addison Freiheit, Staff Writer April 23, 2020

On April 7, the Senate proposed the Pandemic Premium Pay Fund, or “Heroes Fund,” to increase pay for essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The coronavirus is proving we take for granted the work of doctors, nurses, grocery clerks, janitors, maintenance workers and thousands of others all...

3 ways to strengthen your friendships during COVID-19

3 ways to strengthen your friendships during COVID-19
You might not be able meet up with your friends, but you can still be there for them.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor April 20, 2020

“True friends are always together in spirit.” L.M. Montgomery was right. While friends and family members are kept apart as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are ways to strengthen these relationships. Friends are currently limited to FaceTime conversations, Zoom meetings and occasional...

Job automation threatens employment opportunities

Tim Seeberger/THE CHIMES
Future jobs will be replaced with proliferation of artificial intelligence and robotics.
Lucas Weaver, Writer May 10, 2017
Future jobs will be replaced with proliferation of artificial intelligence and robotics.

Student numbers spur employment

Infographic by Trevor Lunde/THE CHIMES
Since 2005, enrollment growth has increased faculty and staff numbers by 320.
Alondra Urizar, Writer December 9, 2015
Since 2005, enrollment growth has increased faculty and staff numbers by 320.