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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Gen Z battles negative body image amid unrealistic beauty standards

Social media presents young adults with unrealistic beauty standards.
Social media’s impossible beauty expectations create negative body image for teens and young adults.
Lauren Good, Staff Writer October 19, 2022

In the world of social media, users post content displaying their best selves. It is a digital escape for people to view each other’s profiles and connect, but unfortunately, it can also lead to comparison. With celebrities and influencers editing their bodies and showing off their skin, body comparison...

TikTok’s emotional rollercoaster endangers users’ mental health

TikTok's emotional rollercoaster endangers users' mental health
TikTok negatively influences the mental health of young adults.
Lauren Good, Staff Writer September 21, 2022

TikTok is a social media platform where people from across the world share and view short form videos for entertainment, education, politics and business. After the global pandemic, the app has increased in popularity. In light of the worldwide increase of depression and anxiety, however, it is clear...

Young people should take on leadership roles

Young people should take on leadership roles
Fresh new passions and perspectives can change a generation.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor April 7, 2021

Malala Yousafzai, Anne Frank and Alexander the Great— they left their mark on the world all before the age of 20. There is something special about you. It tends to bring a positive and hopeful perspective on the world and it brings a sense of justice that demands goals be accomplished. When young people...

Hollywood can poison the minds of young Christians

Hollywood can poison the minds of young Christians
The effects radiating from Hollywood are more dangerous than we thought.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor October 2, 2019

Glitz and glamour are rumored to be in the city. Fame and fortune are waiting to be found. People tell you to come to Hollywood, where stardom is easily found—or so they say. The city streets bear witness to the state of her heart. It is full of those who struggle to make ends meet. It’s full of...