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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Politics Rundown: California improves internet access

The California Legislature passes a bill to provide high-speed internet to remote parts of the state.
Newsom administration initiates internet bandwidth increase and rolls out tax refund.
Dalet Valles and Phoebe Vrable October 18, 2022

In July, the California legislature passed a bill to improve internet access and Gov. Gavin Newsom signed it into law. The estimated budget for the high-speed internet to be implemented is $3.25 billion, with a total budget of $6 billion. San Diego hosted a ceremony for the groundbreaking of the internet...

Biden hails railroad deal as ‘important win’

Biden hails railroad deal as 'important win'
Rail unions move to finalize a plan to avoid delayed services.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief September 16, 2022

Just a day after the nation received news of delayed rail services due to anticipated strikes, President Joe Biden announced the deal that eased tensions. The negotiations took place in a 20-hour consecutive timeframe.  Rail workers were planning to go on strike on Sept. 16 after failing to reach...

Strike out on rail union negotiation will delay rail services

Strike out on rail union negotiation will delay rail services
Passengers should expect slow services beginning Sept. 16.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief September 14, 2022

Freight trains all around the United States will come to a halt on Sept. 16 for a union strike. This movement will affect goods and resources transportation as well as commuters utilizing Metrolink and Amtrak transportation. This strike will be the first nationwide rail strike in 30 years.  STRIKING...

Dean Yamada on “Rust” shooting

Dean Yamada on “Rust” shooting
Cinema & media arts professor Dean Yamada gives insight on the recent shooting on the set of “Rust.”
Chris Charpentier, Staff Writer November 2, 2021

Two weeks ago, the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins rocked the film industry. The events leading up to this shooting revealed a lack of safety attentiveness and poor set leadership. Professor of cinema and media arts professor Dean Yamada gave his insight on this event and the implications it...