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The Montgomery Brothers and their filmmaking journey

The Montgomery brothers
Ethan and Luke Montgomery talk about their artistic sensibilities and storytelling inspirations.
Chris Charpentier, Staff Writer November 11, 2021

There is rarely a filmmaker that comes along like Steven Spielberg in the ‘80s and ‘90s, who released blockbuster films that stuck in the minds of audiences for their emotional depth and humanistic stories. At Biola, two twin brothers carry that torch to make humanistic stories of their own—Ethan...

SEID connects FirstGen students to career resources

SEID connects FirstGen students to career resources
First-generation week celebrates student accomplishments.
Monica Salazar-Jimenez and Caleb Jonker November 10, 2021

National FirstGen week began on Nov. 8 and continues until Nov. 12. In past years, Student Enrichment and Intercultural Development dedicated one day a year for FirstGen students, according to assistant director of SEID Lester Larios. In 2020, SEID hosted a full week of events online due to the COVID-19...

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...

Biola’s giveaway hopes to diversify and enlarge campus numbers

Biola’s giveaway hopes to diversify and enlarge campus numbers
Following regulation changes Biola offers first-ever incentive program.
Monica Salazar-Jimenez, Opinions Editor November 9, 2021

On Oct. 27, Biola announced a giveaway for prospective students on Instagram. Biola plans to provide the winner with a full four-year tuition scholarship and three runner-ups with two "Believe Key" Disneyland passes. According to Vice President of Enrollment, Marketing and Communications Lee Wilhite,...

They Might Be Giants’ ‘BOOK’ maximizes surrealness, pathos and groove

They Might Be Giants’ ‘BOOK’ maximizes surrealness, pathos and groove
The 22nd studio album rewards listeners with a sensory overload of lyrical and instrumental delights.
Lydia Snow, Freelance Writer November 9, 2021

Grammy-winning, Tony-nominated band They Might Be Giants will release its latest album, “BOOK,” on Nov. 12. For nearly four decades, the collaboration between melody-obsessed poetic savant John Linnell and individualistic rock-and-roll master John Flansburgh has enchanted lovers of alternative music. A...

Politics Rundown: New vaccination measures, infrastructure bill passes

Politics Rundown: New vaccination measures, infrastructure bill passes
L.A. County releases vaccination rules and the House approves trillion-dollar bill.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief November 8, 2021

Los Angeles County released new COVID-19 vaccination rules aimed at stopping the spread of the coronavirus. Under this mandate, customers must show proof of vaccination to enter restaurants, salons, gyms and other indoor facilities. Any businesses that ignore these rules face warnings, then receive fines...

Jesus would have chosen a guy like Charlie Brown to be his disciple

Jesus would have chosen a guy like Charlie Brown to be his disciple
Jesus' message was simple: “Follow me.”
Catherine Grattan, Freelance Writer November 8, 2021

As college students who regularly study the Bible in-depth, students forget that Jesus chose ordinary people to share his message of repentance, forgiveness and grace. While it is tempting to turn to Wayne Grudem’s Systematic Theology and indulge in a myriad of theological tenets, students can better...

Men’s soccer move to No. 1 spot in PacWest

Men’s soccer move to No. 1 spot in PacWest
The Eagles defeat the Penguins, 2-1.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor November 6, 2021

Men’s soccer returned home to compete against Dominican University of California. The Eagles held a scoreless tie at the end of the first period, but were able to come back in the second half to win, 2-1. Redshirt sophomore goalkeeper JD Gunn was in the box for the Eagles, gaining four saves in...

Biola’s swim and dive earn two wins in Redlands

Biola’s swim and dive earn two wins in Redlands
The Eagles are victorious in Redlands-La Verne tri-meet.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor November 6, 2021

Women’s and men’s swim and dive headed to Redlands, California to compete in a tri-meet against University of La Verne and the University of Redlands. The men and women’s team won against both schools. The men won 157-117 against the Redlands and 227-27 against La Verne. The women dominated...

Men and women’s cross country place Top 10 in West Region Championships

Men and women’s cross country place Top 10 in West Region Championships
The Eagles head to Oregon to compete in the NCAA Division II West Region Championships.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor November 6, 2021

On Nov. 6, men and women’s cross country headed to Monmouth, Oregon to compete in the NCAA Division II West Region Championships. Both teams finished strong as the women’s squad earned a fifth place finish and the men earned a seventh place finish. TOP 10 FINISH The men were led by redshirt sophomore...

The Eagles freeze out the Penguins

The Eagles freeze out the Penguins
Women’s soccer earned a win against Dominican University, 2-1.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief November 6, 2021

On Nov. 6, women’s soccer faced the Dominican University of California Penguins at home, earning another victory, 2-1. Although the match got off to a slow start, the second period picked up when both teams scored back-to-back goals, effectively tying the match and moving into overtime. OVERTIME...

Volleyball sweeps Holy Names in three-set win

Volleyball sweeps Holy Names in three-set win
Following their head coaches’ 500th win, volleyball takes another win.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor November 6, 2021

Volleyball took the Holy Names University Hawks in a three-set sweep at Chase Gymnasium on Nov. 6, 3-0. Reaching 51 total kills, 46 assists and 59 digs, the game proved a deserving win for the Eagles, following head coach Aaron Seltzer’s 500th career win. Throughout the first set (25-23, 24-22, 26-24),...