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Valentine’s Day still applies to single people

Valentine’s Day still applies to single people
A day of love—without a lover.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor February 14, 2022

Between red roses, pink boxes and dark chocolate, the month of February is dedicated to the holiday of love. There are a few legends of who Valentine’s Day might be named after, but the most common story is of Saint Valentine. In order to strengthen his army, Emperor Claudius II declared marriage illegal...

Chimes News Quiz!

Chimes News Quiz!
Have you been following our coverage? Brush up on the biggest news stories of the past two weeks.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor February 4, 2022

SGA Rundown: Valentine’s Day bachelor panel

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Students request funds and senators discuss mental health.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief January 27, 2022

This week, the Student Government Association discussed a Valentine’s Day bachelor panel and considered allocating money to fund proposals. FIND YOUR VALENTINE Senators discussed an event called “Find Your Valentine” in which Biolans nominate contestants to participate in a bachelor panel. Panelists...

Fall in love with this Valentine’s Day Watchlist

Fall in love with this Valentine’s  Day Watchlist
With one day until Valentine’s Day in the middle of quarantine, there is no better time to binge these seven romantic movies.
Kate Bomar, Photographer February 13, 2021

Valentine’s Day is filled with mixed emotions for many. Often, lovers and single people alike resort to the classics such as, “Titanic,” “The Notebook” or “To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before.” Instead, try out these titles to spice things up this year.  FOOLS RUSH IN This 1997 classic...

The pandemic has encouraged positive changes in dating culture

The pandemic has encouraged positive changes in dating culture
Society will look very different post-coronavirus, and our love-lives will be no exception.
Evana Upshaw and Addison Freiheit February 12, 2021

COVID-19 brings a new perspective to Valentine’s Day. With sudden lockdowns and nowhere to go, people across the country were forced to spend extended time with those in their household, which has encouraged more intentional relationships with roommates and family. While social distancing has also...

February celebrations may spike COVID-19 cases in L.A. county

February celebrations may spike COVID-19 cases in L.A. county
As Super Bowl weekend comes to an end, officials speculate coronavirus cases going up for the month of February.
Maria Weyne, News Editor February 8, 2021

After the holiday season surge in cases, declines were seen throughout California, leading Gov. Gavin Newsom to lift California’s stay at home order on Jan. 26. Despite the downward trend, Los Angeles County health officials advised residents to be careful with both the Super Bowl LV and Valentine’s...

SGA Rundown: Hope International University proposes dual school dance

SGA Rundown: Hope International University proposes dual school dance
Senators discussed the Student Alumni Association, facilities and budget history.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor February 13, 2020

Vice president Seth Gladyz and vice president of marketing and communications Christina Lee opened the senate meeting by creating an assembly line filled with candy and sweets. The Student Government Association spent the beginning of their time filling Valentine’s Day goodie bags to pass out to students...

Panel addresses relationships with chocolate and discussion

Panel addresses relationships with chocolate and discussion
Students present a panel with questions about sex and intimacy.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) February 14, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 14, 2019). The smell of melted chocolate consumed the air as students filed into the Alpha Hall lobby to receive a sweet treat and have their relationship questions answered. In anticipation of Valentine’s Day, Alpha’s residence life staff...

Remove the relationship baggage for Valentine’s Day

Remove the relationship baggage for Valentine’s Day
Sometimes, simply “trying” is the best gift for your loved one.
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor February 13, 2019

There are two sides to every coin—unless you are one of those cheap-trick magicians who fuse the same side of two coins together. Of course, the imagery does not always apply to a coin. For Dr. Seuss, the battle was between butter-side up and butter-side down. For Batman in Christopher Nolan’s “Batman...

“Malibu Nights” Review: LANY navigates through heartbreak in latest album

“Malibu Nights” Review: LANY navigates through heartbreak in latest album
The wait for LANY’s sophomore album is finally over.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 11, 2018

Indie pop band LANY released their much-anticipated sophomore album, “Malibu Nights,” on Oct. 5. Although it has only been less than a week since its release, most of the album’s songs already boast over 1 million plays on Spotify. This nine-track album fueled by heartache and confusion may as...

Social media provides a conversational approach to relationships

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Chris Grace and Tim Muehlhoff discuss the day’s topic of love.
Caitlin Blackmon, Features Apprentice February 14, 2018

Valentine’s Day brings about various conversations concerning love, and whether romantic or relational, the word “love” floats around on everything from candies to bouquets. The Center for Marriage and Relationships saw the opportunity to use this day to bring a healthy discussion about love. A...

Nigel, the loneliest bird

Ashley Brimmage, Opinions Editor February 13, 2018

The New York Times recently published a piece on the story of a seabird named Nigel who lived in New Zealand. In an attempt to get this species of bird to return to the island—which interestingly enough is called Mana Island—they built stone birds, painted their beaks to resemble that of the...