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Politics Rundown: Suspect arrested after mass shooting in Sacramento, Zelensky accuses Russia of covering up deaths

Politics Rundown: Suspect arrested after mass shooting in Sacramento, Zelensky accuses Russia of covering up deaths
This week's political update on California and global news affecting the U.S.
Julianne Foster April 4, 2022

26-YEAR-OLD MAN ARRESTED  The Sacramento police arrested Dandrae Martin on April 4 after six people were killed and dozens were wounded in a shooting that occured at 2 a.m. on April 3. Martin was arrested as a “related suspect” on the charges of assault with a deadly weapon and convicted for the...

Baseball defeated by Point Loma

Baseball defeated by Point Loma
The Eagles lose another doubleheader against the Sea Lions.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 4, 2022

Baseball headed to San Diego, California on April 1 to compete against the Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions. The Eagles were unable to score a point in the first doubleheader of the weekend.  BU returned home April 2 to face off against Point Loma once again at home. In the end Point Loma...

“Eurydice” stuns and touches

“Eurydice” stuns and touches
The captivating performance includes death, music and rain.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor April 2, 2022

This weekend, audiences filled Theatre 21 as actors greeted them to the eerie set with interactive games, setting the stage for a whimsical and moving performance in the underworld. The performance balanced the heaviest topics with refreshing humor.  A BRIEF SYNOPSIS  “Eurydice” starts off with...

Softball wins back-to-back games

Softball wins back-to-back games
The Eagles secure two wins to start the Tournament of the Champions.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 2, 2022

On April 1, softball headed to Turlock, California to compete in the Tournament of the Champions. The Eagles faced off against Central Washington University and Western Washington University, winning both games with an identical score of 1-0.   IN THE FIFTH The Eagles faced off against CWU to start...

Women’s water polo loses to the Bears

Women’s water polo loses to the Bears
The Eagles fight to the finish and fall, 19-14.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 2, 2022

On April 2, women’s water polo headed to Commerce, California to face off against the Brown University Bears. The Eagles played strong from the start, tying the game multiple times. Despite fighting to the end the Eagles lost, 19-14. STARTING OFF STRONG Brown started off the competition with the...

Technology is here to stay at church

Technology is here to stay at church
Mobile technology is changing how people follow along in service.
Kei-Lynn Wheaton, Staff Writer April 2, 2022

There once was a time when you would never see an Ipad or phone out during church. For years, physical Bibles were brought to service so that people could participate. When the pastor asked the congregation to turn to a passage, the sound of shuffling of pages would echo across the room.  I have...

Woven Conference celebrates women in leadership

Woven Conference celebrates women in leadership
Christian women weave their faith and careers together.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief April 2, 2022

The Crowell School of Business hosted the sixth Woven Conference on April 1. According to Laureen Mgrdichian, associate professor of marketing, the goal of the Woven Conference is to encourage women to see their careers as a way to serve the Lord.  “We determined that we would hold a conference...

The inside scoop on the newest Biola Film

The inside scoop on the newest Biola Film
Biola Film’s winner “Guber” overcomes difficult weather conditions.
Kate Bomar, Photographer March 31, 2022

Biola Film’s winner “Guber,'' written and directed by junior cinema and media arts major Juliet Lucas, is in the process of filming. The release date looms at only a month away, but the shoot process was more than what cast and crew bargained for.  THE PROCESS Originally written as a short novel...

SGA Rundown: Empowering women leaders

SGA Rundown: Empowering women leaders
Senators discuss the spring formal and students request funds.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief March 31, 2022

This week, senators considered two student proposals and heard from one of the university’s career specialists. STUDENT PROPOSALS  Sophomore cinema and media arts major Juliet Lucas requested $5,000 to fund a premiere of Biola Film’s “Guber” at the La Habra or AMC Norwalk theater. The funds...

Softball splits in doubleheader versus Hawaii Hilo

Softball splits in doubleheader versus Hawaii Hilo
The Eagles secured a win in the ninth inning but lost the second game, 5-2.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor March 30, 2022

On March 29, softball competed against the University of Hawaii at Hilo in a doubleheader at home. The Eagles were set to compete against the Vulcans for four games but the competition on March 28 was canceled due to rain.  NINTH INNING WIN The first eight innings were uneventful with no runs earned...

Ketanji Brown Jackson deserved respect, instead she received hostility

Ketanji Brown Jackson deserved respect, instead she received hostility
In her confirmation hearing, questions directed toward Jackson were focused more on the current political climate than her legal experience.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor March 30, 2022

Following her Supreme Court confirmation hearing, videos surged on social media of Ted Cruz, R-Tex., sipping on a Dr. Pepper while discussing the children’s book “Anti-Racist Baby” by Ibram X. Kendi on enlarged pages in order to question Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson about her stance...

The pandemic’s impact on higher education enrollment

The pandemic’s impact on higher education enrollment
Biola responds to decreasing enrollment rates.
Katelyn Quisenberry, Freelance Writer March 29, 2022

Almost three academic school years have passed since Biola transitioned to online instruction in March 2020 and the repercussions of this move contributed to a drop in undergraduate enrollment. In addition to surging COVID-19 cases at the end of 2021, colleges faced severe staff shortages, high absenteeism...