Category: Chimes News
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Biola community celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
By: Dalet Valles Published By: The Chimes Newspaper Hispanic Heritage Month began on Sept. 15, and Biola has made an effort at honoring all the diverse Latin countries represented on campus. Each year, Biola has celebrated this month from Sept. 15–Oct. 15. “Each year we observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15–Oct. 15 by celebrating…
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Hurricane Fiona pulverizes Puerto Rico and surrounding islands
By: Dalet Valles Published By: The Chimes Newspaper Hurricane Fiona hit Puerto Rico on Sept. 17, whipping up dangerous winds and cutting electricity and running water. The day after the hurricane struck Puerto Rico, President Joe Biden approved an emergency declaration. Many other islands and some U.S. states are expecting Hurricane Fiona to make landfall, as…
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Biden hails railroad deal as ‘important win’
By: Dalet Valles Published By: The Chimes Newspaper 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…
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Strike out on rail union negotiation will delay rail services
By: Dalet Valles Published By: The Chimes Newspaper 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 A DEAL…
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Ukraine’s troops reclaim territory in Kharkiv
By: Dalet Valles Published By: The Chimes Newspaper Sept. 11 marked 200 days since Russia first invaded Ukraine, and things have changed drastically since then. Ukraine’s counteroffensive is shifting the momentum of the war. Since the beginning of the war on Feb. 24, 2022, many developments have altered the trajectory of the war, giving and…
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US gears up for 2022 midterm elections
By: Dalet Valles Published By: The Chimes Newspaper As political tensions rise in the United States, the midterm elections taking place Nov. 8 have added to the nation’s stress. Midterm elections will sway the power of the Senate and House of Representatives in the way of either major political party — Democratic or Republican. THE…
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Blackstone crowned 2022 nationball champion
By: Dalet Valles Published By: The Chimes Newspaper The majority of the Biola campus filled with zeal as students made their way to Chase Gymnasium for one of the university’s biggest traditions — Nationball. The Biola tradition is a huge dodgeball tournament against dorms, off-campus+community(OCC). The gym filled up with many students full of anticipation…
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Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96
By: Dalet Valles Published By: The Chimes Newspaper Buckingham Palace announced that Queen Elizabeth II passed away shortly after she was placed under medical supervision. Just two days ago, the queen made her last appearance to announce Liz Truss as the United Kingdom’s new Prime Minister. Queen Elizabeth II was on the throne for 70 years,…
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Politics Rundown: Governments shift in Europe and Latin America
By: Dalet Valles Published By: The Chimes Newspaper After Boris Johnson’s resignation, formally announced on Tuesday, Liz Truss was named the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Johnson first announced his intention to resign in July after a rise in political conflict with senior members of the government, but only recently stepped away from the position. A short time after…
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Mass resignations and “quiet quitting” signal shift in work mentality
By: Dalet Valles Published By: The Chimes Newspaper After the recent observance of the Labor Day holiday, many contemplate the effects of the Great Resignation, the phenomenon of quiet quitting and the influx of flexible working arrangements. The rapid shift of worker mentality has some employees shifting from a willingness to go beyond their employers’…