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The Chimes

Is there a red wave on the horizon?

Is there a red wave on the horizon?
Virginia was a blue state last year—it turned red last week.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor November 10, 2021

Most Americans are not politically extreme. However, when reading mainstream media or during passionate debates with family members who refuse to listen to other perspectives, politics can seem extreme. The past few years were particularly politically polarizing—from presidential candidates to pandemic...

Politics Rundown: Homeless cleared, Biden considers reparations and the US economy

Politics Rundown: Homeless cleared, Biden considers reparations and the US economy
L.A. officials address housing for veterans, while the Biden administration moves toward economic decisions.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor November 1, 2021

On Nov. 1, bulldozers arrived to clear a homeless encampment from the area surrounding the Veterans Affairs campus in Los Angeles County. Officials took action following several months of outreach to roughly 40 veterans living outside the Veterans Affairs campus, according to the Los Angeles Times. The...

Columnists should not hesitate to condemn terrorists

Columnists should not hesitate to condemn terrorists
An unhealthy level of disdain for President Trump can lead to an un-American mindset.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer November 6, 2019

Whether it is President Donald Trump’s outrageous and unnecessary tweets, childish name-calling or high-level of arrogance, there’s no question he has a fair share of imperfections. While it is alright to not like him, some people have taken it to the extreme.  Last week, Abu Bakhr al-Baghdadi,...

Link between alcohol and sexual assault needs examination, departments say

Photoillustration of a woman walking toward the Campus Safety office
Staff believe education about drinking remains important even on a dry campus.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief April 25, 2018

THIS STORY IS PART THREE OF A THREE-PART SERIES ABOUT TITLE IX AT BIOLA. READ PART ONE OF THE SERIES HERE AND PART TWO HERE. When alumnus Max Christensen took a sip of wine at home during his first year at Biola, he did not know he was breaking contract—or even that there was a contract to break....

Foreign countries offer free education opportunities

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In Germany, students, including Americans, have the option to attend higher education for free.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer March 8, 2016
In Germany, students, including Americans, have the option to attend higher education for free.

Love no matter what

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We must take action in loving our “enemies” rather than simply talking about reconciliation.
President Barry Corey, Writer March 8, 2016
We must take action in loving our “enemies” rather than simply talking about reconciliation.